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McDonald's Canada freezes price of small coffee, McValue meals for one year (Canada)
McDonald's Canada freezes price of small coffee, McValue meals for one year - Business News
When Annemarie Swijtink took the helm of McDonald's Canada in September, fast-food companies were facing a lot of heat.
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January 13, 2026 at 1:51 PM
McDonald's Canada freezes price of small coffee, McValue meals for one year (Canada)
Death sentence sought for ex-South Korea leader Yoon over martial law decree (South Korea)
Death sentence sought for ex-South Korea leader Yoon over martial law decree - World News
An independent counsel on Tuesday demanded a death sentence for former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on rebellion charges in connection with his short-lived imposition of martial law in December 2024.
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January 13, 2026 at 1:48 PM
Death sentence sought for ex-South Korea leader Yoon over martial law decree (South Korea)
Will the Okanagan’s balmy winter last? #Kelowna
Will the Okanagan’s balmy winter last? - Kelowna News
Unseasonably warm weather could cause some snow melt in the mountains of the Okanagan this week.
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January 13, 2026 at 12:03 PM
Will the Okanagan’s balmy winter last? #Kelowna
Mother wants answers 4 years after daughter's body found in Kelowna #Kelowna
Mother wants answers 4 years after daughter's body found in Kelowna - Kelowna News
It has been four years since the body of a young woman was found at a Kelowna dog park, and her family is still searching for answers to questions about what happened.
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January 13, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Mother wants answers 4 years after daughter's body found in Kelowna #Kelowna
Overtaking drivers are responsible to pass safely (Behind the Wheel)
Overtaking drivers are responsible to pass safely - Behind the Wheel
Whenever I am driving on a highway with more than one lane for my direction of travel I can expect multiple drivers to make an unsafe lane change in front of me.
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January 13, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Overtaking drivers are responsible to pass safely (Behind the Wheel)
Okanagan Nation Alliance happy to receive thousands of salmon eggs at Penticton facility #Penticton
Okanagan Nation Alliance happy to receive thousands of salmon eggs at Penticton facility - Penticton News
The Okanagan Nation Alliance is celebrating the successful arrival of thousands of salmon eggs at the hatchery in Penticton.
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January 13, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Okanagan Nation Alliance happy to receive thousands of salmon eggs at Penticton facility #Penticton
Sharp increase in demand for skates 'overwhelming' Kamloops retailers as new rink opens #Kamloops
Sharp increase in demand for skates 'overwhelming' Kamloops retailers as new rink opens - Kamloops News
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January 13, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Sharp increase in demand for skates 'overwhelming' Kamloops retailers as new rink opens #Kamloops
Kamloops man charged with extortion after alleged barricade, assault of grandmother #Kamloops
Kamloops man charged with extortion after alleged barricade, assault of grandmother - Kamloops News
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January 13, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Kamloops man charged with extortion after alleged barricade, assault of grandmother #Kamloops
Piles of trash dumped on Oliver ditch trail #OliverBC
Piles of trash dumped on Oliver ditch trail - Oliver/Osoyoos News
A pile of trash was left on a trail near the ditch over the weekend, prompting ire from residents who've noticed a trend.
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January 13, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Piles of trash dumped on Oliver ditch trail #OliverBC
UBCO Heat volleyball builds upon best-ever season with weekend sweep (Sports)
UBCO Heat volleyball builds upon best-ever season with weekend sweep - Sports
The best-ever season for the UBCO Heat men’s volleyball team has continued.
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January 13, 2026 at 12:00 PM
UBCO Heat volleyball builds upon best-ever season with weekend sweep (Sports)
Vernon council vote to defer cost analysis of 580 Commonage project #VernonBC
Vernon council vote to defer cost analysis of 580 Commonage project - Vernon News
A lifecycle cost analysis, a seemingly first for the City of Vernon, will have to wait, as council decided to defer a motion by Mayor Victor Cumming on the analysis of a proposed, 4,000 home project.
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January 13, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Vernon council vote to defer cost analysis of 580 Commonage project #VernonBC
Kelowna to begin lobbying the province for early opt-out of short-term rental legislation #Kelowna
Kelowna to begin lobbying the province for early opt-out of short-term rental legislation - Kelowna News
As expected, Kelowna city council has given staff the green light to begin lobbying efforts with the province for an early opt-out of short-term rental legislation.
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January 13, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Kelowna to begin lobbying the province for early opt-out of short-term rental legislation #Kelowna
Ministry commits to full resurfacing of Highway 1 corridor through Salmon Arm in 2027 #SalmonArm
Ministry commits to full resurfacing of Highway 1 corridor through Salmon Arm in 2027 - Salmon Arm News
Salmon Arm council was pleased with the response they got from the Ministry of Transportation regarding the condition of the Trans-Canada Highway through Salmon Arm.
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January 13, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Ministry commits to full resurfacing of Highway 1 corridor through Salmon Arm in 2027 #SalmonArm
With vacancy rate high, Kelowna consider changes to developer rental incentives #Kelowna
With vacancy rate high, Kelowna consider changes to developer rental incentives - Kelowna News
Kelowna’s rental vacancy rate has soared to nearly seven per cent, largely due to incentives such as the rental only subzone which gives developers a parking reduction in exchange for rental in perpet
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January 13, 2026 at 12:00 PM
With vacancy rate high, Kelowna consider changes to developer rental incentives #Kelowna
The Cascara in Salmon Arm offering one- and two-bedroom suites for rent (Sponsored Content)
The Cascara in Salmon Arm offering one- and two-bedroom suites for rent - Think Local
A brand new, pet-friendly apartment complex is now welcoming tenants in Salmon Arm, offering modern living in one of the city's most convenient locations.
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January 13, 2026 at 8:03 AM
The Cascara in Salmon Arm offering one- and two-bedroom suites for rent (Sponsored Content)
The power of refinancing; secured line of credit will unlock true value of your home equity (Sponsored Content)
The power of refinancing; secured line of credit will unlock true value of your home equity - StandOUT
By Maury Dawson As a homeowner, your house is likely your largest asset—and over time, it quietly builds wealth through appreciation and mortgage paydown. Yet many Canadians never fully leverage the financial power sitting inside their home. Refinancing your mortgage and adding a secured line of credit is one of the most effective ways to put that equity to work for you.
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January 13, 2026 at 8:03 AM
The power of refinancing; secured line of credit will unlock true value of your home equity (Sponsored Content)
Do you feel safe in the downtown core of your city?
Do you feel safe in the downtown core of your city? - Poll
Police say crime in Kamloops is dropping in a number of key areas, but they know many in the community don't feel much safer.
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January 13, 2026 at 3:30 AM
Do you feel safe in the downtown core of your city?
Lumby outhouse races return to Oval Park on Feb. 1 #Lumby
Lumby outhouse races return to Oval Park on Feb. 1 - Lumby News
Lumby's most unique event is returning in February.
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January 13, 2026 at 3:00 AM
Lumby outhouse races return to Oval Park on Feb. 1 #Lumby
Catch the Vees on ice, and a country star at the mic #Penticton
Catch the Vees on ice, and a country star at the mic - Penticton News
There are just a few days left to nab tickets to the Penticton Vees' Country Night, featuring Canadian country star JoJo Mason.
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January 13, 2026 at 3:00 AM
Catch the Vees on ice, and a country star at the mic #Penticton
Ntamtqen Community Garden to grow with new opportunities in 2026 (Similkameen)
Ntamtqen Community Garden to grow with new opportunities in 2026 - Oliver/Osoyoos News
The Ntamtqen Community Garden is stepping into the new year with new programs and community members.
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January 13, 2026 at 3:00 AM
Ntamtqen Community Garden to grow with new opportunities in 2026 (Similkameen)
Waterfront path downtown Kelowna closing for construction #Kelowna
Waterfront path downtown Kelowna closing for construction - Kelowna News
A segment of the pathway along Okanagan Lake downtown Kelowna will close this week for construction.
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January 13, 2026 at 3:00 AM
Waterfront path downtown Kelowna closing for construction #Kelowna
The Big Leplowski is ready to tackle snow clearing duties around Salmon Arm #SalmonArm
The Big Leplowski is ready to tackle snow clearing duties around Salmon Arm - Salmon Arm News
Salmon Arm residents should keep their eyes peeled during the next snowfall as The Big Leplowski is ready to roll.
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January 13, 2026 at 3:00 AM
The Big Leplowski is ready to tackle snow clearing duties around Salmon Arm #SalmonArm
B.C. plans ban on use of lead shot in all hunting (BC)
B.C. plans ban on use of lead shot in all hunting - BC News
Should lead-based shotgun pellets be fully banned for hunting in B.C.?
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January 13, 2026 at 2:12 AM
B.C. plans ban on use of lead shot in all hunting (BC)
Chinese newspaper Ming Pao winding up Canadian operations, laying off 60 staff (Canada)
Chinese newspaper Ming Pao winding up Canadian operations, laying off 60 staff - Canada News
Chinese-language newspaper Ming Pao Daily News, which has newsrooms in Richmond, B.C., and Toronto, is winding up its Canadian operations.
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January 13, 2026 at 2:12 AM
Chinese newspaper Ming Pao winding up Canadian operations, laying off 60 staff (Canada)
Trump says Iran wants to negotiate as the death toll in protests rises to at least 646 (World)
Trump says Iran wants to negotiate as the death toll in protests rises to at least 646 - World News
U.S. President Donald Trump said Iran wants to negotiate with Washington after his threat to strike the Islamic Republic over its crackdown on protestersthat activists said had killed at least 646 people.
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January 13, 2026 at 2:12 AM
Trump says Iran wants to negotiate as the death toll in protests rises to at least 646 (World)