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‘Canada Shore’ set to film in Kelowna again this summer and the neighbours aren’t happy
“The neighbourhood will be busier than usual with our crew and essential work trucks in the area.”
Federal and B.C. governments to pay $200M for Tumbler Ridge school and health centre
VANCOUVER — The federal and British Columbia governments have announced billions of dollars in combined…
Housing crisis is a driver of domestic violence and school dropouts: think tank
MONTRÉAL — A Quebec think tank says the province’s housing crisis is a driver of…
Tranquille developer backs out of Kamloops project citing ‘paralysed’ provincial gov’t
“For whatever reason, previous attempts have not succeeded, and that may be a function of the market, availability of capital or other hiccups.”
Radon in Newfoundland public housing a reminder of urgent national problem: experts
ST. JOHN’S — The Newfoundland and Labrador government recently found hazardous levels of a cancer-causing…
Evacuation order downgraded to alert as wildfire is held in West Kelowna, B.C.
WEST KELOWNA — Joe Gluska, his wife and his daughter had 45 minutes to pack…
Trump is shifting special ed, civil rights out of Education Department. Here’s what we know
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Education Department is handing off two of its most important functions,…
Historic Tranquille sanatorium in Kamloops hits real estate market for $15M
The current owner, Ignition Group, had been planning to build the area out into a subdivision that blended residential neighbourhoods with farm land.
Landlord hasn’t paid the mortgage? Know your tenant rights in event of power of sale
You held up your end of the bargain and paid your rent on time —…
Trump administration blocks federal homelessness funds in Los Angeles
The Trump administration has barred Los Angeles County’s main homelessness agency from accessing federal funds…
Carney announces national food security strategy meant to expand choice, lower prices
OTTAWA — The Liberal government has announced a national food security strategy aimed at giving…
Philippine town seeks immediate airlift of food to ease hunger in quake-hit villages
GENERAL SANTOS, Philippines (AP) — The mayor of a southern Philippine town that was devastated…