Kate Brown

Kate is a proud mom of two with a wealth of journalism, media and communications experience. Born in Australia, Kate moved to the Kootenays for a change in lifestyle and now spends her days enjoying the mountains, lakes and activities the region has to offer.
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B.C. election results could take longer as ballots counted by hand

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British Columbians may have to wait longer for provincial election results Saturday as Elections BC prepares to count election-day ballots by hand.

B.C. RCMP to begin phased rollout of Next Generation 9-1-1 system

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B.C. residents will continue to access emergency services the same way as police dispatch centres transition to a new digital 9-1-1 system beginning Oct. 26.

B.C. Conservatives promise tax relief, economic growth in costed election platform

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The B.C. Conservatives are promising billions in tax relief, increased health-care spending and a stronger resource sector under a costed election platform that forecasts a $10.8-billion deficit by 2029-30.

Putting kids first: Conservatives pitch plan for play, food and focus

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B.C. Conservative Party Leader Lorne Doerkson also pledged more playground funding and support for families raising children with autism.

Okanagan photographers shine in provincial wildlife photography contest

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Photographers from Kelowna, Peachland and West Kelowna have earned top honours in the B.C. SPCA's annual Wildlife-in-Focus photography contest.

Penticton Jr. Vees score $3,000 sponsorship through RONA Rookies program

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Penticton's junior hockey community is getting a financial boost, with the Penticton Jr. Vees selected for a national sponsorship program supporting young players.

Penticton RCMP investigating hateful online comments targeting city staff

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The City of Penticton has turned to the RCMP following a series of hateful and harassing social media comments directed at municipal employees.

Penticton RCMP seek witness following arrest in robbery investigation

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A 27-year-old Penticton man has been arrested and charged in connection with an alleged robbery last month, but police are still searching for a potential witness.

Distracted driving and seat belt enforcement jumps in Kelowna and Central B.C.

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Distracted driving and seat belt enforcement increased sharply across Central B.C., including Kelowna and the Okanagan, during September.

Eby emphasizes B.C. projects amid pipeline debate

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B.C. NDP Leader David Eby said his focus remains on securing investment for British Columbia as debate continues over the proposed Pacific Link oil pipeline.

Penticton RCMP seeking witness in robbery investigation

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Penticton RCMP are asking for the public’s help to identify a potential witness in a robbery investigation.

Penticton locate missing 58-year-old man

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Penticton RCMP say they located a 58-year-old man who had been missing since late August.

B.C. lost 26,000 full-time jobs while gaining 20,600 part-time jobs

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B.C. lost 5,500 jobs in August as the unemployment rate rose to 6.5 per cent, with full-time employment falling by 26,000 positions.

Columbia River-Revelstoke MLA Scott McInnis leaves B.C. Conservatives

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Columbia River-Revelstoke MLA Scott McInnis has quit the B.C. Conservative caucus, becoming the latest MLA to leave amid growing criticism of Leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay.

Penticton RCMP urge caution as students head back to school

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Penticton RCMP and School District 67 are urging drivers to slow down and watch for children as students return to school Sept. 8.

Evacuation alert issued for Princeton-Summerland Road as Bald Range wildfire threatens

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An evacuation alert has been issued for Princeton-Summerland Road east of Thirsk Lake due to the Bald Range wildfire, according to the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen.
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Smith rules out another referendum: “It is time to move forward together”

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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has ruled out another referendum on the province’s place in Canada after unofficial results showed a strong majority of voters favoured remaining in the country.

Stay-in-Canada option leads Alberta referendum results

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Alberta voters overwhelmingly favoured staying in Canada in preliminary results from Monday’s referendum.

Leaders pay tribute to soldiers killed in Wainwright fire

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Canadian leaders are remembering the four Canadian Armed Forces members killed in Saturday’s fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright, as the injured face recovery and investigators work to establish what happened

Alberta referendum voting day: More than 1 million advance, special ballots cast

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More than a million Albertans have already cast their ballots in Alberta referendum.

Four soldiers identified after deadly fire at CFB Wainwright

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Four people are confirmed dead and 39 others are in hospital following a fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright, with at least 19 of the injured in critical condition.
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