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A bird's eye view of Salmon Arm
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The video below showcases a bird's eye view of the Salmon River Valley in Salmon Arm on May 7, 2017. The video shows the valley just after that week's heavy rain. The drone footage, courtesy of Brad DeMille, showcases the Salmon River as it winds ...and more »

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Standing up to staged tent squatters
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Two B.C. municipalities were in court last week, trying to get injunctions against new tent camps that are trying to get established in their communities. One is on a city-owned vacant lot on Main Street in Vancouver. Another is next to the highway ...and more »

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Former Bond actor Sir Roger Moore dead at 89
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Sir Roger Moore has died in Switzerland after a battle with cancer, according to a Twitter post from his family on Tuesday morning. “With the heaviest of hearts, we must share the awful news that our father, Sir Roger Moore, passed away today. We are ...and more »

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Auntie Says: Let's have a chat
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I became an auntie at the ripe old age of four and now have 47 nieces and nephews. I've forged out and experienced relationships with young people for many years and don't shy away from difficult discussions. I don't hesitate to ask the hard questions ...and more »

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Wind worries as Okanagan lake continues to rise
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Waterfront flood protection measures could face an additional test in the coming days if forecast strong winds become a reality. Officials from the Central Okanagan Regional District point out that lakefront property owners should install defenses, if ...and more »

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Scam warning issued
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A couple of Vernon residents are reminding others not to fall for the ongoing phone scams. “They're on it again,” said Vera Niehaus, who recently received a call from someone claiming to be from Canada Revenue Agency. “They told me I committed a fraud ...and more »

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UPDATE: Coquihalla re-opens
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The portion of the Coquihalla closed due to a hazardous material spill is back open, although there will be some delays for those using the route. DriveBC is reporting that the southbound lane opened at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, with a right lane closure and ...and more »

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UPDATE: Coquihalla re-opened
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The portion of the Coquihalla closed due to a hazardous material spill is back open, although there will be some delays for those using the route. DriveBC is reporting that the southbound lane opened at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, with a right lane closure and ...and more »

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UPDATE: 22 killed at Ariana Grande concert
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For the young crowd of music fans, the Ariana Grande concert was supposed to be a night of high-energy candy pop and fun on a school night. The scene quickly turned into sheer terror when a bomb went off at the end, sending terrified parents into a ...and more »

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Walking for missing women
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These three names were on the minds of many Saturday, as citizens participated in a First Nations-led, 118-kilometre walk for the three women who went missing last year. All three women lived in the traditional territory of the Splatsin First Nation.and more »

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Coquihalla to be closed all day
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The Coquihalla will remain closed for the rest of the day after a truck carrying dangerous goods ignited early Monday morning. DriveBC reports the highway between Merritt and Hope will be closed until at least midnight. The next update from DriveBC is ...and more »

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19 killed at Ariana Grande concert
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Greater Manchester Police said 19 people were confirmed dead and roughly 50 were injured by the explosion at Manchester Arena. Emergency vehicles were helping the injured and bomb disposal units were later seen outside the venue. There was mass ...and more »