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Okanagan girl recovering from dangerous strep infection behind her eye

Okanagan girl recovering from dangerous strep infection behind her eye

Brandie Narivonchik has organized a fundraiser for her neighbour Amanda Johnson, whose daughter Fayth had a scary ride through the hospital system.
Man banned from Fort St. John after conviction for harassing ex

Man banned from Fort St. John after conviction for harassing ex

Several restrictions were imposed against 49-year old Dustan Olof Sweder for a break and enter charge, and a probation breach.  
TikTok video tips help woman after falling through Okanagan Lake ice

TikTok video tips help woman after falling through Okanagan Lake ice

Sophie Ehiasson says her 18-year-old sister was walking their dog when the dog ran onto the ice and fell through.
Kelowna approves sweeping restrictions on short-term rentals

Kelowna approves sweeping restrictions on short-term rentals

Kelowna city council voted 4-3, with two councillors having to sit out because they own and operate short-term rental properties
More discipline for Coquitlam teacher who brought snake to school

More discipline for Coquitlam teacher who brought snake to school

Middle school teacher Arthur Owen Sanderson was suspended for two days in December 2023 and is also ordered to take counselling sessions.
Pet custody now part of B.C. family law to help families going through break ups

Pet custody now part of B.C. family law to help families going through break ups

VANCOUVER — British Columbia Attorney General Niki Sharma says the often difficult issue of pet custody for families going through break ups could be easier to decide with family law changes that took effect Monday.
B.C. media baron David Black selling newspaper empire

B.C. media baron David Black selling newspaper empire

Black Press reports its founder retiring as it seeks creditor protection.
Eby drops children's minister Mitzi Dean from job; Grace Lore appointed replacement

Eby drops children's minister Mitzi Dean from job; Grace Lore appointed replacement

VICTORIA — A British Columbia cabinet minister who faced calls to resign has been pulled from her post as minister of children and family development.
B.C. extends free HPV vaccines eligibility to men born in 2005

B.C. extends free HPV vaccines eligibility to men born in 2005

VANCOUVER — British Columbia is extending eligibility for free vaccines against the human papillomavirus to men born in 2005.
'Gravity kicked in': Ice foils alleged robbery in Vancouver

'Gravity kicked in': Ice foils alleged robbery in Vancouver

It was a slick getaway, but not in the intended way.