Salmon Arm Observer
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After 12 years, Willow Community Midwives has to close its doors due to a shortage of midwives.

Okanagan residents invited to event on legal issues surrounding dementia.

Police were initially called to North Sierra Bonita Avenue around 9:40 p.m. Wednesday.

Toy makers have been updating their classic brands to appeal to kids today.

Final Alex Trebek episodes airing this week, with guest host, Jeopardy champion Ken Jennings, then taking over.

Tammy Bouvette was originally charged with second-degree murder but pleaded guilty in 2013 to the lesser charge.

Harrowing ordeal for couple ends in joy on the side of highway north of Campbell River.

Video: Parasailor gets a good ride.

Loblaw stores in Vernon, Kelowna and Oliver were affected.

The Sunday reporter, who had absolutely no clue Barbie had a full name, rebounded to score 8/12. You try it! Good luck!

Nine of the top 10 lowest gas prices in province, according to gasbuddy.com, in Okanagan-Shuswap

Joint letter of support says they are ‘deeply disappointed’ by critical comments from some churches.

An independent report on harassment of women in the RCMP says fundamental change is needed to rid the national police force of a toxic culture that tolerates hateful and homophobic attitudes.

Number of people in hospital nearing 300, while total cases near 30,000.

Thriving kelp forests have encouraged the return of sea otters, and a more balanced ecosystem overall.

Shelters also noted an increase and escalation in physical violence.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is defending the arrest of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou by Canadian authorities, saying Canada can’t pick and choose when it follows the rule of law.

Suspicious fire took place by Scotch Creek forest service road on Oct. 24.

A Kelowna mother is sharing her story in order to raise awareness on how great the need is for a youth recovery centre in the Okanagan.

Projects, focused marine mammals, salmonids or invasive species, selected as part of strategy that targets priority threats to both the animal and its habitat.

Reverend Sunny Kim at the Sicamous United Church said people experiencing homelessness sleeping on the church property is nothing new, but a recent change in habits which has seen people camping out in a covered storage area and plugging in space heaters has led her to seek a solution.

About 400,000 of Canada’s 37 million population give blood on a regular basis.

Chamber board has begun process of recruiting for replacement...

The Vancouver Tenants’ Union is calling on the provincial government to reinstate an eviction ban as COVID-19 cases and restriction continue to increase.

A large group of anti-mask and anti-government protesters blocked traffic in downtown Kelowna.

There is already a few feet of snow on the high country around Sicamous and the local snowmobile club is gearing up for the season.

Jordan, a 25-year-old electrical engineer from Vancouver, was last seen Oct. 10 when he left for an overnight solo hike at Manning Park.

Firefighters are at the scene of a piece of farming equipment that caught fire in Salmon Arm.

Concerns about delays in COVID-19 testing since school resumed in September continue to percolate at the Central Okanagan Board of Education meetings.

A ferry sailing was delayed in Horseshoe Bay this morning after anti-maskers caused a disturbance on board one of the vessels.

When it comes to cannabis legalization, Canada has some improving to do. That’s according to the Cannabis Council of Canada’s annual report card, released on Oct. 17 to mark the country’s second cannaversary.

Four 17-year-old girls were injured in the early hours of Saturday Oct. 17, in a vehicle crash near Princeton.

The Amateur Photographer of the Year contest continues Enter here: https://buff.ly/3hAkaNe Submit your best fall adventures, scenic landscapes, portraits, and more for a chance to win a trip to see the northern lights in Yukon, a luxurious Okanagan getaway at O'Rourke's Peak Cellars, and an overnight whitewater rafting trip courtesy of Kumsheen Rafting Resort.

The 'Backs and Vipers will be back at it tonight at the Shaw Centre.

Every day of the year there are unofficial (and often weird and entertaining) holidays celebrated by groups and individuals around the world.

Organizers pleased with attendance and inspiring attitudes, still more events today, Oct. 17...

Okanagan College is hosting an online open house in order to give prospective students, who can’t visit the campus due to the pandemic, a chance to learn more about the school.

Three more COVID-19 cases are being reported in the Interior Health (IH) region since Thursday.

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