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Man pleads guilty in murder of Shuswap resident

Man pleads guilty in murder of Shuswap resident

Family members of a Shuswap man shot to death more than five years ago wept in a packed courtroom Monday
Deadlier flu season may be brewing for B.C.

Deadlier flu season may be brewing for B.C.

Vaccine mismatch unlikely to impede protection this year, but most dangerous H3N2 strain expected to be dominant
Rural voice is now stronger in Victoria with new Rural Economic Development portfolio

Rural voice is now stronger in Victoria with new Rural Economic Development portfolio

Cariboo-Chilcotin MLA Donna Barnett is now a Minister of State, giving rural communities an advocate at the cabinet table.
Okanagan College students eligible to win free tuition

Okanagan College students eligible to win free tuition

The provincial grand prize is your rent paid for one year ($12,000), second place wins a vacation in the sun this winter ($4,500).
Follow Observer reporter Carli Berry on the Spook Trail at Spooktacular

Follow Observer reporter Carli Berry on the Spook Trail at Spooktacular

The Observer got a first-hand experience of the 22nd annual Spooktacular.
UPDATE: B.C. child advocate ends term early

UPDATE: B.C. child advocate ends term early

Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond says children's minister Stephanie Cadieux has refused to meet with her, but work continues
Pumpkin Cannon draws large crowds to DeMille's

Pumpkin Cannon draws large crowds to DeMille's

The Pumpkin Cannon at DeMille's is also known as the Pumpkinator.
Video: Rescue Unit and Search and Rescue train for steep slopes

Video: Rescue Unit and Search and Rescue train for steep slopes

The groups practiced setting up the lines and descending a steep bank at the top of Kault hill with a variety of life-saving gear in tow.
Salmon Arm Home Building Centre awarded

Salmon Arm Home Building Centre awarded

The Salmon Arm Home Building Centre has been awarded the 2016 Outstanding Retailer Award for a store under 15,000 square feet.

Vitamin D recommendations for winter season

The days are getting shorter, and for all of us living in northern latitudes, we are reminded to start taking our vitamin D