UPDATE: 5:30 p.m.The police incident appears to be over. Police remain along Wilson Avenue, but are wrapping up. Castanet has requested more information from the Kelowna RCMP. ORIGINAL: 5:10 p.m.Police appear to be surrounding a home along Ethel and Wilson Street in downtown Ke…
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Eddie Rosario hits 2-run HR in 7th to help Nationals outlast Blue Jays 11-8
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