Global Okanagan Headlines: Friday, Oct. 29, 2021

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October 29, 2021
 
 
HEALTH October 28, 2021 6:31 pm

COVID-19: 10 deaths, 758 new cases reported in British Columbia

The update lifted B.C.’s seven-day average for new cases, and saw the number of active cases climb to 4,961.

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HEALTH October 29, 2021 10:36 am

Seniors, front-line health care, First Nations adults should get COVID-19 booster: NACI

All seniors over 80 and a number of other high-risk groups should be offered a COVID-19 booster dose, according to new public health recommendations.

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HEALTH October 28, 2021 6:19 pm

Adults supervising or assisting with youth activities must now be fully vaccinated in B.C.

This means any coach, volunteer or group leader will fall under the new mandate, which went into effect on Oct. 25 but was never announced publicly.

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HEALTH October 28, 2021 8:32 pm

2 North Okanagan medical labs closing due to staff shortages

Losing medical lab services is a blow to patients in the Village of Lumby, who will now have to travel to Vernon for testing.

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POLITICS October 28, 2021 2:15 pm

B.C. Premier John Horgan to undergo surgery to remove growth in throat

B.C. Premier John Horgan told an impromptu news conference on Thursday that he felt a lump in his neck a while ago and underwent tests.

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WEATHER October 28, 2021 1:52 pm

Okanagan weather: Rain rolls out, sunshine slides in for Halloween

After a wet finish to the week, sunshine returns to the Okanagan weather forecast for the final weekend of October with spooky conditions for Halloween.

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OKANAGAN October 28, 2021 7:07 pm

Double-digit snowfall totals recorded at Okanagan ski resorts

The depth of snow varied per resort, but each one recorded double digits, with Big White Ski Resort reporting 15 cm during the past 24 hours.

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CRIME October 28, 2021 5:13 pm

Major Crimes investigates apparent murder-suicide in Osoyoos, B.C.

‘This incident appears to be a tragic murder-suicide within a family unit,’ Sgt. Jason Bayda said in a release detailing the investigation into two bodies discovered Wednesday.

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CRIME October 29, 2021 11:10 am

6 bullets found in Kelowna home after what RCMP call ‘targeted shooting’

‘You never know. You watch this stuff on the news and think, I am glad I live in Canada with no guns and no gun violence, but there is.’

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CANADA October 28, 2021 7:01 pm

Kelowna’s 2021 poppy campaign kicks off with $200K fundraising goal

‘To me, it means remembrance of our fallen comrades who gave up their lives, and a lot of them are still buried overseas.’

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CANADA October 28, 2021 9:00 pm

B.C. Indigenous leaders welcome papal visit, but say sincerity and action are key to success

Indigenous leaders in British Columbia welcome the announcement of a visit from the Pope, but say the leader of the Catholic Church must understand their expectations.

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POLITICS October 28, 2021 9:12 pm

Planned changes to B.C. autism funding met with growing backlash

The proposed plan will phase out direct funding to families of children with autism by 2025 and replace it with a new centralized service hub model.

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CANADA October 28, 2021 4:39 pm

Hockey’s ‘broken’ culture reflected in Blackhawks’ treatment of Kyle Beach: experts

By covering up abuse like what Kyle Beach says he experienced with the Chicago Blackhawks, experts say hockey has a systemic problem that needs to be solved.

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CANADA October 28, 2021 10:14 pm

Joel Quenneville out as Florida Panthers coach amid Blackhawks sexual assault claim

Beach’s allegations state that Quenneville did not prioritize his claim because a chance to win the championship was more crucial than his personal safety.

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CANADA October 29, 2021 12:04 pm

Winnipeg Jets GM Cheveldayoff bears no responsibility in Blackhawks scandal, NHL says

Kevin Cheveldayoff met with NHL commissioner Gary Bettman on Friday following an investigation into a sexual assault allegation made by former player Kyle Beach.

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SPORTS October 28, 2021 5:55 pm

Hockey academy in Okanagan sends six to Team B.C. for western regional women’s U18 championship

Rink Hockey Academy in Kelowna says ‘we’re proud to admit that our flagship program is our female program.’

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CANADA October 28, 2021 8:37 pm

MPs call for international flights to resume at Kelowna, B.C. airport

Two Members of Parliament are calling upon the federal government for clarity regarding bringing international flights back to YLW.

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BC INTERIOR October 28, 2021 5:28 pm

2 injured in Trans-Canada Highway collision near Salmon Arm, say police

Police say a cement truck lost control while trying to avoid a merging vehicle and crashed into the centre concrete dividers.

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CANADA October 28, 2021 3:36 pm

Halloween: B.C. RCMP offer safety tips, reminders to trick-or-treaters, homeowners

'We encourage parents to talk with your kids about being safe before starting out for the evening, and remind motorists to slow down and be watchful for pedestrians.'

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POLITICS October 28, 2021 2:29 pm

Construction begins on new Penticton facility following delay as child care shortage worsens

Two current structures located at Kiwanis Park will first be demolished to make way for the new 116-space Edmonton Avenue child care facility.

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