Okanagan Valley
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Poor air quality from wildfires prompts 41 alerts in B.C.People throughout the province are reminded to stay safe from the impacts of poor air quality due to wildfire smoke and check on family and friends who may be at risk.EnvironmentAug 20, 2023
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Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Okanagan, SimilkameenConditions are favourable for parts of the Okanagan and Similkameen to see thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts, large hail and heavy rain Tuesday.WeatherJun 27, 2023
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Severe thunderstorm warning issued for parts of B.C.’s Southern InteriorAs of Sunday, Environment Canada says its meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm capable of producing very strong wind gusts, up to nickel size hail and heavy rain.WeatherMay 21, 2023
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Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Central, South OkanaganEnvironment Canada says conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing large hail and heavy rain.WeatherMay 16, 2023
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B.C. funding supports new 2SLGBTQIA+ tourism initiative in the OkanaganDestination BC made a major funding announcement today (Monday) that will support a new initiative in the Thompson Okanagan region.CanadaApr 24, 2023
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Kelowna residents invited to take strides to address homelessnessThe 12th annual Strides Kelowna event will be held Saturday, beginning at 2 p.m. and ending at 5 p.m.CanadaMar 3, 2023
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Okanagan Humane Society urges public to spay and neuter petsA large part of the Okanagan Humane Society's work includes capturing, sterilizing and rehoming homeless, stray and feral cats and kittens.CanadaFeb 28, 2023
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Snowfall warnings in effect for parts of Okanagan and Elk ValleyAccording to Environment Canada, hazardous winter conditions are expected in parts of the Okanagan and Elk Valley, with heavy and local blowing snow.WeatherNov 27, 2022
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Films ‘Riceboy Sleeps’ and ‘Until Branches Bend’ win top film prizes at VIFFThe coming-of-age drama Riceboy Sleeps is based on writer-director Anthony Shim’s experiences growing up in British Columbia in the 1990s.EntertainmentOct 8, 2022
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65 years since CHBC TV first beamed into Kelowna householdsLive television broadcasting on CHBC TV began in Kelowna on Sept. 21, 1957, with local headlines encouraging uptake of the new technology: 'Baby sitter problem? Then get a TV.'CanadaSep 21, 2022
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