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A B.C. budget few like, with job cuts, higher taxes and increased debt and deficit
VICTORIA — No wonder British Columbia Finance Minister Brenda Bailey thought she was going to…
TRENDING NOW: The husband stress test
He went through so many emotions in such a short period of time.
Penticton homeless shelter gets funding — but with a catch
iNhome
I'm seriously concerned about if we're judiciously and responsibly spending the community's money."
Canada strikes gold again in women’s team pursuit, climbs to 12 medals at Olympics
MILAN — Canada’s speedskaters won their second straight gold medal in the women’s team pursuit…
The Rev. Jesse Jackson, who led the Civil Rights Movement for decades after King, has died at 84
CHICAGO (AP) — The Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, a protege of the Rev. Martin Luther…
Tk’emlups narrowed focus, ‘ruled out’ some areas in search for graves
It's been more than four years since Tk'emlups announced the finding of around 200 suspected graves near the former Kamloops Indian Residential School.
Gas prices in Kelowna, Vernon plummet while the rest of B.C. isn’t so lucky
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Today’s gas prices feel pretty good since in 2022 Kelowna had a peak gas price of $2.17 a litre, but it’s not quite as low as it was in 2020 at $0.89 a litre.
iN PHOTOS: Superb Silver Star mountain sunsets saturate skies
Some of the best sunsets of the year.
B.C. budget delays care homes, hospital and cancer facility, student housing
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s budget is hurting the young, the old and cancer patients alike…
Here’s what people are saying about B.C.’s 2026 budget
VICTORIA — Here’s what people are saying about the 2026 British Columbia budget, which delivers…
Carney rolls out ‘aggressive’ plan to build up domestic defence sector
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney sent a clear signal through his overtures to the…
By the numbers as British Columbia releases its 2026 budget
VICTORIA — Here are some of the key figures in British Columbia’s 2026 budget, delivered…
iN NUMBERS: British Columbians still feel threatened by Trump’s tariffs
Research Co. polled British Columbians to find out where they’re at on how Canada has handled the Trump trade war.
Tax hike, record deficit and public sector cuts among B.C. budget highlights
VICTORIA — Here are some highlights from British Columbia’s 2026 budget, which Finance Minister Brenda…
‘This tournament’s a big moment’: Vancouver Whitecaps kick off CONCACAF Champions Cup
VANCOUVER — Falling short still eats at the Vancouver Whitecaps. The club stunned many in…
Editorial Roundup: United States
Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad: ___ Feb. 14 The Washington…
B.C. man sentenced to life in prison for killing ex-partner, says IHIT
BURNABY — A British Columbia man convicted of killing his girlfriend has been sentenced to…
Amazon violated labour code with selective pay increase to B.C. workers, board finds
The B.C. Labour Relations Board has found online retail giant Amazon violated the province’s labour…
B.C. police watchdog to determine whether to investigate Tumbler Ridge shooting
British Columbia’s police watchdog is taking steps to determine if it will launch an investigation…
Yale coach Tony Reno resigns immediately for health reasons after 14 seasons
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — Tony Reno, who led Yale to five Ivy League championships…
Food inflation spiked 7.3% in January. Here’s what’s driving the increase
OTTAWA — Statistics Canada reported an easing in the headline inflation rate Tuesday but a…
More than 50 Kelowna drivers ticketed for using phones in school zones
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Officers took photos of drivers texting and scrolling on their phones during pick-up and drop-off times at schools.
‘TOXIC’: Bullying from Vernon’s top Mountie forcing members to flee, cops say
Officers say morale is low, members are leaving, and a record number are on stress leave.
In the news today: Carney defence strategy, Tumbler Ridge, Ottawa called to help Cuba
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…