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Good morning, Peak readers

Good morning, Peak readers

Photo feature of the day, today in history, the weather forecast and local gas prices
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Letter: Electric vehicles an emerging safety concern on our ferry system

Letter: Electric vehicles an emerging safety concern on our ferry system

'I wanted to bring everyone’s attention to a concern that’s been on my mind lately regarding the safety of electric vehicles (EVs) on our ferry system.'
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Guilty plea in Vancouver throat slashing incident

Guilty plea in Vancouver throat slashing incident

Jesse Rene Attig walked up behind a man parked and cut his throat.
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Canadian Armed Forces to assist with B.C. wildfire response

Canadian Armed Forces to assist with B.C. wildfire response

“We're deploying Canadian Forces assets and providing resources to help with evacuations, staging, and other logistical tasks.”
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Parents expect to pay $524 for back-to-school shopping

Parents expect to pay $524 for back-to-school shopping

Inflation and economic headwinds are impacting back-to-school shopping decisions
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Canada Task Force One arrives in West Kelowna to help with McDougall Creek

Canada Task Force One arrives in West Kelowna to help with McDougall Creek

The team of up to 50 members consists of police officers, firefighters, engineers, doctors, paramedics and various technical experts.
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Wildfire destroyed several homes in Central Okanagan, others damaged

Wildfire destroyed several homes in Central Okanagan, others damaged

"Several” homes have been destroyed by the wildfire in Lake Country's Okanagan Centre area, while others have been partially damaged.
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Update: West Kelowna evacuation orders to remain in place for Sunday at least

Update: West Kelowna evacuation orders to remain in place for Sunday at least

The next 24 to 36 hours could be favourable conditions for crews
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Wildfire closes to within 10 km of Oliver, B.C.

Wildfire closes to within 10 km of Oliver, B.C.

Oliver EOC says it is coordinating protection of wastewater plant as a Provincial State of Emergency limits use of temporary accommodations across the region, including everything from hotels to campgrounds.
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Fire crews from across B.C. gather in West Kelowna to help defend homes, fight wildfire

Fire crews from across B.C. gather in West Kelowna to help defend homes, fight wildfire

The video shows trucks from Chilliwack, Comox, White Rock and Delta, among other communities.
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