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South Okanagan RCMP searching for man accused of sex offences

Ivan Glen Winchester, is wanted in B.C. for historical sexual offences

B.C. pair accused of ‘honour-killing’ in India to be extradited within days

Malkit Kaur Sidhu and Surjit Singh Badesha are accused of conspiracy to commit murder

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Chiasson nets shootout winner as Oilers edge Canucks 3-2

Edmonton moves one point ahead of Vancouver

Rockets stumble again, lose 6th straight to Moose Jaw Warriors

The Rockets will have to bounce back with weekend games against the top two teams in the league

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Experts say the world should cut down on red meat

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    Obituaries

    Heather Ann Straga

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    Brian Robert BA, MNRM Threadkell

    Dec 15th, 2018

    Anne Land (nee Goldie)

    Oct 31st, 2018

    Irma Harmel (nee Kautz)

    Oct 24th, 2018

    George Harvey McInroy

    Oct 16th, 2018

    Beverley Joan Kondra (nee Brannan)

    Sep 30th, 2018

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    Entertainment

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    Vernon, Kelowna and Penticton stops on LA Bonfire tour

    Netflix rejects request to remove Lac-Megantic images from ‘Bird Box’

    At least two shows on Netflix’s Canadian platform briefly use actual footage of the 2013 tragedy

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    Opinion

    MP’s Report: Canada’s changing tax rates since 2000

    Central Okanagan-Similkameen-Nicola MP Dan Albas looks at how income tax rates have changed

      MP’s Report: Canada Summer Jobs deadline looms and recognition for veterans

      Kelowna-Lake Country MP Stephen Fuhr says deadline for Canada Summer Jobs program is approaching

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        Reader Poll

        As negotiations carry on between striking workers and Gateway Casino, we want to hear what you think. Take our poll and let us know your thoughts on this issue.


        Workers have been striking Gateway Casino’s four Okanagan locations since June 29, demanding wage increases for union workers. This has been a sticking point for both sides, the strike action now in its 11th week.

        Related: Okanagan casino workers on their 10th week of strike action

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