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First Nation leader Robert Phillips says proposed DRIPA changes would gut legislation
VICTORIA — A First Nations leader said proposed amendments to British Columbia’s Declaration on the…
iN NUMBERS: British Columbians want to ban kids from social media
Unsurprisingly, a ban on TikTok had the most support.
Tourism Kamloops pitches $89M convention centre to city council
"These convention centres are going to happen either way, whether they're in Kamloops or otherwise."
Okanagan, Kamloops gas prices jump as B.C. leads country in expensive fuel
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B.C. has the highest provincial average price at $1.98 with Vancouver taking the prize for highest gas price at $2.15.
Arsonist strikes in Coldstream setting SUV on fire
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“The cause of the fire has not been determined, however evidence at the scene indicates it was intentionally set."
OKIB agrees to $300M settlement with feds to clean up unexploded ordnance
The Canadian government used the land for military training between 1943 and 1990.
‘Good day to be a polar bear’: Carney unveils nature strategy, new conservation areas
LA PÊCHE — The Liberal government’s new $3.8 billion nature protection strategy will put Canada’s…
Stephen Lewis, former politician and lifelong social activist, dies at 88
OTTAWA — Human rights. Equality for women. The plight of African families decimated by HIV-AIDS.…
Human remains found after Vernon apartment fire
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One of the residents wasn't able to escape the fire.
Record cold temperatures reported across several B.C. communities
VANCOUVER — The recent stretch of sunny and clear weather in British Columbia has also…
Why Penticton voters can’t recall a councillor on trial for historic sex crimes
While MLAs can legally be recalled by voters, B.C. doesn't have the same legislative mechanism for city councillors.
Most Canadians support social media ban for kids under 16: poll
TORONTO — A new poll says most Canadians support banning social media for anyone under…
The Latest: Trump says US is negotiating with Iran’s parliamentary speaker, who denies talks
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U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday threatened widespread destruction of Iran’s energy resources and other…
TRENDING NOW: You are never truly alone if you have a cat
Cats are super sneaky and, yep, they're watching you.
Serial Vernon dine and dasher apologizes to judge
He appears to have had a complete change of heart.
Kamloops taxpayers spared big cancer centre tax bill
"If we continue to put everything to debt, in 20 years we end up with a massive portion of our budget that's entirely related to debt that was incurred years ago. Then there's no appetite for new projects because residents simply can't afford it."
B.C. Conservative leadership hopeful Fulmer enters ‘unite the right’ deal with Brodie
VICTORIA — B.C. Conservative leadership candidate Yuri Fulmer and breakaway MLA Dallas Brodie have announced…
IKEA ‘plan to order site’ opening in Kelowna next week
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It isn’t going to be a full-blown maze of furniture displays with a plate of meatballs at the end.
Independent MLA won’t resign while facing charges labelled intimate partner violence
VICTORIA — Independent British Columbia legislator Hon Chan says he is not resigning after his…
B.C. union calls for full-time remote work due to spiking gas prices
BURNABY — The BC General Employees’ Union is asking for provincially regulated employees to be…
Lewis begins NDP leadership with Prairie tension and a big rebuilding task ahead
WINNIPEG — Avi Lewis starts his term as federal NDP leader with the daunting task…
Celine Dion announces 10 concerts in Paris, says she’s ‘so ready to do this’
Celine Dion is returning to the stage for a series of 10 shows in Paris,…
Air Canada CEO to step down later this year after backlash over lack of French
MONTREAL — Air Canada chief executive Michael Rousseau will leave the company later this year…
Former West Kelowna PAC treasurer pleads guilty to stealing donated money
The case dates back to 2018 when the PAC discovered "irregularities" in its finances.