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Good morning Kelowna. Here's your Top 5 stories for Jan. 19, 2017

There's news about drug overdose deaths and school district expansion to start your day
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Sunny morning in the Okanagan

Good morning, Kelowna. The sun is shining and the snow is melting. All signs point to it being a lovely day. Here are the big news stories to think about while you enjoy the warming weather friend.

1.) Environment Canada is reporting that we will see a mix of sun and cloud today with a 30 per cent chance of showers. So throw caution to the wind and don't wear your toque.

2.) to be called about the drug overdose deaths. There were eight new overdose deaths in Kelowna in December alone, bringing the city's yearly total to 48 Ï㽶ÊÓƵֱ²¥” more than double the overdose deaths of 2015.

In response Kelowna Lake Country MP Stephen Fuhr said that the feds are doing more, although they

3.) While some may be closing schools,. At a Central Okanagan School District Planning and Facilities committee meeting, Jan. 18, members determined building a new middle school on the George Pringle Elementary school site while maintaining the existing elementary school was the best option for the district.

4.) When news broke this week that the at the end of the current season, fans were distraught.

5.) Here's a national story worth keeping an eye on. found almost 12 per cent of kids and youth with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, were prescribed antipsychotics like Risperdal, Zyprexa and Seroquel.

Now go have a great day!



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