Global Okanagan Headlines: Saturday, March 12, 2022

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March 12, 2022
 
 
WORLD March 12, 2022 7:36 am

Russian shelling hits Ukraine mosque as fighting rages on outside Kyiv

The Ukrainian Embassy in Turkey said that a group of 86 Turkish nationals, including 34 children, were among the people who had sought safety in the Mariupol mosque.

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WORLD March 11, 2022 9:44 pm

Russia widens airplane, artillery assault on Ukraine, striking major industrial hub

Russia’s airplanes and artillery widened their assault on Ukraine on Friday, striking airfields in the west and a major industrial hub in the east.

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CANADA March 11, 2022 10:23 pm

B.C. woman helping Ukrainian family flee to Canada says system too complicated

A B.C. woman says she’s desperate to bring family members fleeing from Ukraine to B.C., but that the federal process is confusing and cumbersome.

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ECONOMY March 12, 2022 8:21 am

Canada’s plan to help offset Russian oil ban for Europe expected by March 23: minister

Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson says it will be another week or two before Canada will know with certainty how much extra oil it can produce and ship to Europe.

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POLITICS March 11, 2022 2:10 pm

B.C. premier asking for patience as B.C. manages calls for support for Ukraine

Premier John Horgan will be holding a press conference at 12 p.m. that will be carried live here on the Global BC website.

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POLITICS March 11, 2022 7:15 pm

B.C. premier tells trucker convoy planning to occupy Victoria to ‘get a hobby’

Police have issued a notice to residents who may be concerned, saying "safe, peaceful and lawful protests will be protected" but officers will be there to respond to any issues.

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HEALTH March 11, 2022 6:45 pm

COVID-19: B.C. reports three new deaths, fewest cases in ICU since mid-August

Heath officials said there were 368 positive cases in hospital, an overnight drop of 20, and 46 cases in critical or intensive care — the fewest since Aug. 14. 

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A pedestrian wears a face mask to curb the spread of COVID-19, in Vancouver, on Tuesday, February 16, 2021.
HEALTH March 11, 2022 7:54 pm

COVID-19: Masks still required in some indoor public spaces, despite lifting of B.C.’s mandate

Despite the mask mandate being lifted for most indoor public spaces, some places are still requiring a mask or face covering to be worn.

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CANADA March 11, 2022 8:01 pm

COVID-19: B.C. care home facilities to allow more visitors

Dr. Bonnie Henry announced on Thursday, starting March 18, visitor restrictions will be changed at all long-term care and assisted living facilities.

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CANADA March 11, 2022 7:55 pm

With B.C. mask mandate lifted, Okanagan businesses and customers navigate new norm

“When we heard the news yesterday, I think it was excitement. And then it was like, ‘What is this going to mean for both our staff and for our customers?”

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LIFESTYLE March 11, 2022 8:50 pm

Festivals and events return to the Okanagan and Shuswap

From the north to the south, many Okanagan and Shuswap events that have been dormant or shifted into the virtual space will be returning. 

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CANADA March 11, 2022 7:58 pm

Central Okanagan regional district receives $250K grant for its FireSmart program

The RDCO says it has completed wildfire fuel reduction on hundreds of hectares in many regional parks, and the funding will continue that work.

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CRIME March 11, 2022 6:37 pm

B.C. child killer Allan Schoenborn granted unescorted leave for up to 28 days

Allan Schoenborn stabbed and smothered his 10-year-old daughter and eight- and five-year-old sons in April 2008, and has been held at Coquitlam’s Forensic Psychiatric Hospital.

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SPORTS March 11, 2022 6:37 pm

Canada adds five medals at Beijing Paralympics, guaranteed another in hockey

Mollie Jepsen of West Vancouver won silver in the women's giant slalom standing event, while Team Canada's wheelchair curling team won bronze.

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SPORTS March 12, 2022 11:43 am

Kuznetsov hat trick powers Capitals to 4-3 OT win over Canucks

The comeback effort was solid, said Canucks captain Bo Horvat, but losing in overtime still stung.

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SPORTS March 11, 2022 2:50 pm

Russian NHL star Ovechkin faces calls to ‘do more’ to condemn Ukraine war

The hockey star has a longtime friendship with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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SPORTS March 11, 2022 5:25 pm

Junior hockey: With mask mandate lifted, teams hoping to see increase in fans

'For us, the biggest thing is having our fans get to the point where they're comfortable again,' said Salmon Arm's general manager.

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SPORTS March 12, 2022 2:22 pm

Junior hockey: Rockets fall to Blazers, Silverbacks edge Smoke Eaters

In other junior hockey action, West Kelowna crushed Wenatchee 8-2, with 14 players reaching the scoresheet in the blowout at Royal LePage Place.

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FIRE March 11, 2022 10:41 am

Winfield Bakery suffers ‘catastrophic damage’ in Thursday fire

The fire is under investigation but nothing suspicious has been seen. Fire crews will be there throughout Friday for further assessment. 

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ENVIRONMENT March 11, 2022 1:55 pm

2 prescribed burns to take place near Penticton this month

The Ministry of Forests said preparation work could start as early as March 14, but likely won't occur until after March 28.

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CRIME March 11, 2022 5:04 pm

Person who knocked Nanaimo man out with thrown egg urged to ‘step up,’ come forward

According to police, the 37-year-old victim was standing at a Nanaimo bus stop with friends when someone threw the egg at him from a passing vehicle, knocking him to the ground.

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