UPDATE 10:30 a.m. A pedestrian was hit, and killed, by a vehicle that failed to remain on scene in Vernon Thursday morning. Highway 6 was closed to traffic Feb. 12 while police investigated the crash that claimed the life of a 22-year-old man. Vernon North Okanagan RCMP, Vernon Fire Rescue and BC Ambulance Service were […]
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BC Cancer Kelowna is improving outcomes for patients by implementing movement and exercise from the moment of diagnosis. Dr. Lauren Capozzi is based in Kelowna and the first cancer physiatrist in the province, as well as one of nine in Canada. She launched the new referral-based program in September 2025 and has helped more than
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Canada’s men’s hockey squad is off and running at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games. Connor McDavid had three assists and Macklin Celebrini, Mark Stone, Bo Horvat, Nathan MacKinnon and Nick Suzuki scored single goals as Canada beat Czechia 5-0 on Thursday. Captain Sidney Crosby added two helpers for the winners, while goalie Jordan
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An 81-year-old woman is dead after a fatal collision in Surrey Wednesday. Surrey Police Service is investigating the fatal crash, which occurred in the Whalley neighbourhood around 6:30 p.m. Wednesday evening (Feb. 11). A vehicle was eastbound in the 13800-block of 102 Avenue when it collided with an 81-year-old female pedestrian, SPS said in a
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I often get calls from dog guardians who are genuinely worried that their dog is trying to “take over” the household. They’ll describe situations in which the dog won’t let them on the bed or sofa. Almost always, the conclusion is the same: “They’re trying to be the alpha.” It’s an understandable assumption, but it’s
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