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December 16 2025 03:30 PM
Alberta towns see AI data centres as ‘second coming of oil’ — but some worry at what cost
Alberta’s deregulated market, incentives and “concierge support” for data centre developers sets it apart from neighbouring British Columbia, which is taking a more cautious approach and promoting its clean hydropower.
Woman killed by fallen tree branch amid rain, wind warnings in parts of B.C.
VANCOUVER — A woman has been killed by a fallen tree limb in British Columbia’s Fraser Valley during what police…
Prosecutors charge Rob Reiner’s son Nick with 2 counts of murder in killing of his parents
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Rob Reiner’s son Nick Reiner was charged Tuesday with two counts of first-degree murder in the…
Susie Wiles, White House chief of staff, criticizes Bondi and opines on Trump in Vanity Fair
WASHINGTON (AP) — Susie Wiles, President Donald Trump’s understated but influential chief of staff, criticized Attorney General Pam Bondi’s handling…
Liberal MP says she was shoved by Israeli officials at West Bank border crossing
OTTAWA — A Liberal MP says she was shoved several times by Israeli border officials as her delegation was denied…
Former Vernon lawyer accused of transferring client’s property to himself, misappropriating $116,000
He was previously barred from practicing law for 10 years.
Canada’s food safety agency warns it couldn’t handle multiple emergencies
This year alone, the agency has been dealt a Salmonella crisis on Iranian pistachios that required extensive testing and import limits, and a months-long battle to cull a herd of ostriches in BC which culminated in a lengthy, police-protected takeover of the farm.
Winery owner needs help selling 100,000 litres of wine made from saved Okanagan grapes
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“I did my part, saved the grapes and put them in tanks. Now we need marketing access and marketing support. We also need BC consumers to help out.”
Kelowna’s $256,000 Christmas trees were under budget
“It's just an amazingly large cost.”
BC’s hospital crowding problem isn’t improving, data shows
In the seven most overcapacity facilities, one in six patients was cared for in an unfunded ‘surge bed’ last year.
BC harasser who tried to extort Kelowna orchardists is no-show in court
"Make me an offer to remove everything," one email said.
Former Kelowna trucker jailed for threatening witnesses to get $300K after suing RCMP
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Even though he was jailed for threatening witnesses, he still managed to win in court.
Mine near Kamloops fined $222,000 for burying tonnes of waste
"This was clearly done intentionally as it was observed over a period of time and burial was actively observed during an inspection."
Winery owner needs help selling 100,000 litres of wine made from saved Okanagan grapes
“I did my part, saved the grapes and put them in tanks. Now we need marketing access and marketing support. We also need BC consumers to help out.”
iN NUMBERS: Kelowna vacancy rate spikes, rent cost climbs faster than Kamloops
A case of why it's important to look at more than one number when talking about the rental market.
Former Kelowna trucker jailed for threatening witnesses to get $300K after suing RCMP
Even though he was jailed for threatening witnesses, he still managed to win in court.
Kelowna researchers find magic mushroom microdoses boost mood temporarily
"These findings help clarify when and how microdosing effects are felt.”
December 16 2025 12:00 PM
iN DISCUSSION: Time to put embarrassing OneBC party behind us
This is where cold hard facts give way to the hottest of takes, mostly mine…
December 15 2025 12:00 PM
THOMPSON: The trials and tribulations of being rich in America
"There’s only one way to go on the economic ladder when you’re poor…prosper and become rich. Then, you can suffer with the rest of the idle rich. Probably best to stay poor."
December 09 2025 12:00 PM
iN DISCUSSION: What does the future hold for independent MLA Amelia Boultbee?
"It appears Penticton-Summerland MLA Amelia Boultbee is going to test one of my favourite Canadian democracy touch points."
Woman killed by fallen tree branch amid rain, wind warnings in parts of B.C.
VANCOUVER — A woman has been killed by a fallen tree limb in British Columbia’s…
Police seek suspect in two attempted abductions in Mission, B.C., within 24 hours
CHILLIWACK — Police in the Fraser Valley in British Columbia are warning the public to…
December 16 2025 04:16 PM
Woman killed by fallen tree branch amid rain, wind warnings in parts of B.C.
VANCOUVER — A woman has been killed by a fallen tree limb in British Columbia’s…
December 16 2025 03:02 PM
Government rejects call to measure productivity across public service
OTTAWA — The federal government is rejecting a call from a working group to measure…
December 16 2025 02:32 PM
Feds announce plan to reduce methane emissions from oil sector, landfills
OTTAWA — The federal government is announcing new regulations to cut methane emissions from the…
December 16 2025 04:15 PM
The Latest: Hegseth and Rubio brief lawmakers on US military escalation
President Donald Trump’s top Cabinet officials overseeing national security are back on Capitol Hill on…
December 16 2025 04:15 PM
Brown University shooting leaves students, community frustrated with official response
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The ongoing effort to find a man who walked onto Brown…
December 16 2025 04:15 PM
A Holocaust survivor and a 10-year-old with a gentle soul among those killed in Bondi Beach shooting
SYDNEY (AP) — Before the bloodshed and broken hearts, there was a little girl with…
Government rejects call to measure productivity across public service
OTTAWA — The federal government is rejecting a call from a working group to measure…
Feds announce plan to reduce methane emissions from oil sector, landfills
OTTAWA — The federal government is announcing new regulations to cut methane emissions from the…
Prosecutors charge Rob Reiner’s son Nick with 2 counts of murder in killing of his parents
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Rob Reiner’s son Nick Reiner was charged Tuesday with two counts…
Doctor who helped sell ketamine to actor Matthew Perry before his overdose death avoids prison time
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A doctor who pleaded guilty in a scheme to supply ketamine…
December 16 2025 04:01 PM
Australia star Steve Smith ruled out of 3rd Ashes cricket test against England
ADELAIDE, Australia (AP) — Australia star Steve Smith was ruled out of the third Ashes…
December 16 2025 03:52 PM
Commanders QB Jayden Daniels frustrated and disappointed by injuries he calls ‘freak accidents’
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Jayden Daniels was “frustrated, disappointed” during his second year in the…
December 16 2025 03:46 PM
Christensen and Rashford give Barcelona win over 3rd-tier club Guadalajara in Copa del Rey
MADRID (AP) — Barcelona needed late goals by Andreas Christensen and Marcus Rashford to defeat…
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