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Environment Canada issues tornado watch for Prince George regionEnvironment Canada says in a Friday afternoon update that 'significant damage or destruction to infrastructure, homes and the natural environment is possible.'WeatherJun 19
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BC SPCA under pressure due to increase in number of unhealthy surrendered animalsThe number of healthy animals entering the care of the BC SPCA has dropped dramatically, leaving shelters across the province caring for more animals with severe medical needsCanadaMay 26
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Snow, freezing rain warnings issued for B.C. Central InteriorEnvironment Canada has issued advisories covering parts of the central and northern Interior, including a snowfall warning for the areas around Williams Lake.WeatherDec 1, 2025
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2025 count reveals sharp rise in homelessness in Okanagan, Shuswap”In many communities it’s compounded by the toxic drug crisis, by residual impact of the pandemic,” said Housing Minister Christine Boyle.PoliticsOct 3, 2025
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Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for much of B.C.’s Southern InteriorThe advisory includes the Okanagan, South Thompson, Nicola, Shuswap, Similkameen, Boundary and Fraser Canyon regions.WeatherJun 20, 2025
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Nicole Bell’s remains found in Salmon Arm, almost 8 years after going missingNicole Crystal Bell was 31 years old when she was reported missing from Sicamous. On May 5, 2025, Salmon Arm RCMP received a report that human remains had been found.CrimeJun 18, 2025
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Hot weather, wildfire smoke trigger advisories for most of southern B.C., Peace RegionB.C.'s first blast of summer-like weather has triggered weather advisories for much of the southern part of the province as well as air quality advisories linked to wildfires.WeatherJun 10, 2025
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Planned burn during 2023 Shuswap wildfires could have turned deadly: reportBritish Columbia's worker protection agency says a planned burn by the province's wildfire service during the devastating 2023 fire season could have killed or injured multiple firefighters who became "trapped by extreme fire behaviour" that cut off their escape.May 7, 2025
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B.C. pipers pack ‘hearts and souls’ for tour honouring liberation of NetherlandsPipers from across British Columbia have gathered in the Netherlands for a tour marking the 80th anniversary of the country's liberation and VE Day.CanadaMay 6, 2025
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Puppies abandoned in box along the road in ShuswapThe abandoned pugs are expected to be up for adoption in a couple of weeks time.CanadaApr 25, 2025
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Canada election 2025 results: Kamloops—Shuswap—Central RockiesKamloops—Shuswap—Central Rockies is a federal riding located in British Columbia.PoliticsApr 22, 2025
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Non-compliant Shuswap compost facility ordered to reduce footprintA Shuswap compost facility that has grown well beyond its initially approved site will have to reduce its foot print to meet compliance.CanadaApr 17, 2025
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A last-minute voter’s guide for Canada’s federal electionIf you're still undecided on who to vote for, here's a breakdown of everything you need to know before election day on April 28, including promises made on the top issues.PoliticsApr 26, 2025
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Curtis Sagmoen, Shuswap-area offender with history of violence, deadHe generated a lot of public attention since the remains of a missing 18-year-old, Traci Genereaux, were found on his family farm in 2017.CrimeApr 11, 2025
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Home sales in Okanagan dip to pre-pandemic activity in JulyNearly 1200 residential unit sales were finalized across the Interior region last month - a 33.3 per cent drop compared to the number of units sold during July of last year.EconomyAug 6, 2022
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Heat warnings, wildfire smoke alerts issued for B.C.’s InteriorIn the Southern Interior, heat warnings are in effect for the Fraser Canyon and South Okanagan plus the Boundary, Kootenay Lake and North Thompson regions.WeatherAug 19, 2022
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RDNO lifts campfire ban for electoral areas B and C, but Vernon, Enderby keep ban in placeVernon’s fire chief says the fire-danger rating within the city remains high, so the campfire ban will remain in place.CanadaSep 2, 2022
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Extreme cold weather warnings issued for most of B.C. WednesdayEnvironment Canada has issued 32 extreme cold weather warnings and a dozen Arctic outflow warnings for the province.WeatherDec 21, 2022
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Cannabis retailers suing B.C. for $40M while seeking end to illegal pot shops on reservesThe lawsuit takes aim at illegal pot shops on reserves. The plaintiff group says ‘these illicit retailers are not authorized under B.C. law to operate retail cannabis stores.’CanadaApr 30, 2022
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B.C. RCMP say police watchdog notified after woman allegedly hurt during weekend arrest in VernonPolice say officers in Vernon were dispatched to sounds of a male and a female screaming on Saturday, with police finding three people at the scene.CanadaDec 15, 2020