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18+ hour, 53+ min ago  (484+ words) The intense aerial assault damaged buildings across the Ukrainian capital, including near government offices, residential buildings and schools. The Oreshnik, which is capable of carrying nuclear or conventional warheads, struck the city of Bila Tserkva in the Kyiv region, Zelenskyy…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago  (561+ words) VANCOUVER " Vancouver director and writer Ryan Minaker said he had known actor Stewart Mc Lean for a decade, and remembered him as the "most giving" actor any director could ever have on set. "What that means in our business is…...

2+ day, 9+ hour ago  (345+ words) Festivities for the 2026 Memorial Cup in Kelowna got underway on Thursday, with the city rolling out a waterfront welcome before holding a parade in downtown. The trophy crossed Okanagan Lake with members of Westbank First Nation ahead of a celebration…...

2+ day, 6+ hour ago  (326+ words) VERNON " British Columbia's Public Safety Ministry says Mounties in the Interior will soon have access to a new mental health screening tool. It says use of Health IM, which has been implemented in other areas of the province and most…...

2+ day, 4+ hour ago  (226+ words) Vernon's new Active Living Centre is set to open this fall, and the city is considering changes to its fee structure to go along with the new facility. The city has proposed modernizing and simplifying the recreation admission fees by…...

2+ day, 5+ hour ago  (197+ words) Construction is entering the final phase on the Don Folk and Family Recreation and Wellness Centre at Okanagan College as fundraising efforts continue to build around the project. The facility, scheduled to open in fall 2026 on the college's Kelowna campus,…...

2+ day, 14+ hour ago  (161+ words) Vernon Matters Plan to develop trails at Rose's Pond Park Steps are being taken to establish a new outdoor recreation amenity for the public. The Regional District of North Okanagan has directed staff to submit a Crown Tenure Application to…...

3+ day, 4+ hour ago  (263+ words) The annual Make Water Work campaign is underway in the Okanagan. Spearheaded by the Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB)and Fire Smart B. C. , the program encourages people tochoose drought tolerant plants, water wisely, and plant strategically when tending their gardens. The…...

3+ day, 7+ hour ago  (202+ words) Vernon Matters Alternative Approval Process being used for RDNO wastewater project loan An Alternative Approval Process has been launched to determine in a loan should be sought for a new Swan Lake Wastewater Recovery project. The project requires borrowing $4. 8-million…...