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Executions in Saudi Arabia surged last year to a record high, Amnesty International said Monday, as activists increasingly warn about the kingdom’s use of the death penalty in non-violent drug cases. Saudi Arabia executed 345 people last year, the highest number ever recorded by Amnesty in over three decades of …
Read More »North Okanagan Valley Gleaners distributing food aid at record pace – Okanagan
Descrease article font size Increase article font size An Okanagan charity is ramping up its international impact. The North Okanagan Valley Gleaners are aiming to distribute 15 million servings of food aid this year. If they do, it will be the group’s second record year in a row. Read more: …
Read More »Pace of real estate slump quickens; sales and average prices down from last year
Canada’s housing market continued its slowdown last month, with the average selling price of a home touching $665,850 — a decline of almost 20 per cent since February. The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA), which represents more than 100,000 brokers, agents and salespeople across the country, said Friday that the volume …
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