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Kelowna mayor says new bail reform act is ‘encouraging’ but there is still work to do.

Dyas said he was pleased to see some of Kelowna’s specific calls in the act, including a focus on violent and repeat offending.
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Kelowna mayor says new bail reform act is ‘encouraging’ but there is still work to do
Kelowna mayor Tom Dyas is applauding the new bail reforms that were announced in the Bail and Sentencing Reform Act introduced Thursday in the House o.
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Liberals table long-awaited crime bill promising stricter bail, tougher sentencing

Highlights include the expansion of reverse onus bail and the potential for longer, consecutive sentences for things violent and organized crime.

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Liberals table long-awaited crime bill promising stricter bail, tougher sentencing
A new crime bill was tabled by the Liberals in Ottawa this morning. According to the Department Justice of Canada (DJC), Bill C-14: the Bai.
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Phil Johnson moving to Kelowna’s FM dial after end of long-running morning show

His new station says he'll continue to spark conversation, tell local stories and dive into issues that matter most to Kelowna.

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Phil Johnson moving to Kelowna’s FM dial after end of long-running morning show
On Oct. 3, Phil Johnson signed off on his long-running AM 1150 morning show for the final time. After more than two decades of spendi...
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Rutland rental project greenlit, but Cannan decries city's 'utopian' transit plan.

Some councillors were supportive of the student-focused project but others strongly opposed steep parking cuts. See more ⤵️
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Rutland rental project greenlit, but Cannan decries city's 'utopian' transit plan
A rental building proposed for the corner of Rutland Road and Mugford Road was approved by city council but three councillors had some issues with the.
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Brain injury = more than a health concern. It’s a human-rights concern. The upcoming West Coast Brain Injury Conference (Oct 29-30, Kelowna) aims to bring together survivors, advocates & system-leaders to make real change.

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Beyond Injury: Recognizing Brain Injury as a Human Rights Issue
Every October, leaders from across healthcare, justice, housing, and policy gather in Kelowna for an event unlike any other in Western Canada &mda...
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Rustad’s handpicked board wants him gone amid ‘state of chaos’ within party

They say an "unprecedented level of turmoil" has engulfed the party since election day one year ago and they're calling on him to step down immediately.

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Rustad’s handpicked board wants him gone amid ‘state of chaos’ within party
On Oct. 19, 2024, John Rustad was only a few hundred votes away from becoming the premier of British Columbia. While the BC NDP won i...
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Vehicle fire causing delays on #BCHwy1 west of Golden

The vehicle went up in flames just east of Glacier National Park shortly after midnight and it's still hampering traffic on the route.

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Vehicle fire causing delays on Hwy 1 west of Golden
A vehicle fire shut down the Trans-Canada Highway (Hwy 1) between Revelstoke and Golden overnight. According to the RCMP, the major r...
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Foo Fighters to play massive show at BC Place with Queens of the Stone Age as support

Tickets to see one of the biggest rock bands in the world will go on sale next Friday and they're sure to be in high demand.

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Foo Fighters to play massive show at BC Place with Queens of the Stone Age as support
One of the biggest rock bands in the world is returning to British Columbia next year. Foo Fighters announced a 2026 stadium tour this morning.
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Here’s everything coming to Netflix Canada in November 2025

There's a ton being added to the streaming service next month, but nothing that will get people excited more than the return of Stranger Things after more than 3 years 👀

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Here’s everything coming to Netflix Canada in November 2025
It’s been more than three years in the making, but the long wait is nearly over for Stranger Things fans. The final season of the iconic.
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Wildland firefighters join BCGEU strike as mediated talks continue

Mediated talks between the two sides began at noon on Saturday and are ongoing as the strike progresses through its 8th week.

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Wildland firefighters join BCGEU strike as mediated talks continue
Mediated talks between the Government of BC and BC General Employees’ Union (BCGEU) began over the weekend. They’re ongoi...
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