Music program discord attributed to lack of oversight

North-Okanagan-Shuswap schools struggle to retain musical excellence amidst many challenges

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Vancouver manages single point as NHL playoff chase continues

Salmon Arm athletes help Team BC to podium at Canada Winter Games

Speed-skater wins bronze, ringette player contributes to playoff victory

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Obituaries

Varick David McMillan

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Mrs. Ann Ayotte

Feb 12th, 2019

Garry Oberst

Feb 11th, 2019

Gordon Gambles

Feb 7th, 2019

Lawrence Harvey Smith

Feb 7th, 2019

Henrietta Waring

Feb 6th, 2019

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Entertainment

‘If I win, it would be life changing’: Teen one of 10 B.C. artists in CBC music contest

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Actor Jussie Smollett joins the list with Bill Clinton, Martha Stewart and Bill O’Rilley

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