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Okanagan murder suspect faces new assault charge while awaiting trial

In custody for the last four years on a series of reported offences, alleged gangster Ekene Anigbo is facing new charges while awaiting trial for the murder of a Naramata woman. Ekene Anigbo and Jalen Falk were arrested and charged with first-degree murder in April 2023, in connection with the death of Kathy Richardson, who

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PHOTOS: Youth tackle upstream challenges at Vernon conference

Youth have collective wisdom that helps them navigate changes in society. Like salmon swimming upstream year after year. The Okanagan Indian Band’s (OKIB) Youth Leadership Council, with help and support from the band’s public safety department, have taken the salmon comparison and run with it with whopping success. The youth council’s second annual What Happens

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LETTER: Tower is absurd

Dear Editor, [RE: Tower floated – 35-storey highrise proposed for Maple Ridge, The News, Oct. 17] The idea of constructing a 35-storey apartment block in Maple Ridge is absurd. The fact that it is even being considered, Mayor Dan Ruimy calling it “exciting,” demonstrates out of touch with reality and the community that Maple Ridge

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