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Vernon briefs: Recreation fees increase, reserves, Polson Park

Vernon briefs: Recreation fees increase, reserves, Polson Park

Councillor Kari Gares is also exploring the idea of an impact assessment study of the current supportive housing projects in the downtown core
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UPDATE: Ferry union, Kootenay operator trade bad faith accusations

UPDATE: Ferry union, Kootenay operator trade bad faith accusations

The B.C. General Employees Union and Western Pacific Marine have been in labour talks since May 2024
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Canada, U.S. Columbia River Treaty negotiations on pause

Canada, U.S. Columbia River Treaty negotiations on pause

An effort to modernize the Columbia River Treaty between Canada and the U.S. is on hold
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NDP leader calls for worker support amid trade war during Victoria visit

NDP leader calls for worker support amid trade war during Victoria visit

Jagmeet Singh calls for protection of public service jobs and extending EI benefits to 50 weeks
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B.C. man charged with allegedly trafficking millions of illegal cigarettes

B.C. man charged with allegedly trafficking millions of illegal cigarettes

Sherry Kavukattu, 24, is facing three charges after being stopped by highway patrol in Saskatchewan
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RCMP investigate alleged child chase near Coldstream school

RCMP investigate alleged child chase near Coldstream school

Youngster walking home near elementary school in Coldstream allegedly chased by an unknown man
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Cermaq sues Canadian government over Discovery Islands fish farm closures

Cermaq sues Canadian government over Discovery Islands fish farm closures

Cermaq named the Attorney General of Canada, the Ministry of Fisheries and Oceans, the Canadian Coast Guard and Joyce Murray in its February 2025 lawsuit
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Camping reservations open for Golden Ears park

Camping reservations open for Golden Ears park

Vehicle access to the rest of the provincial park is expected, starting Monday, March 17
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Major upgrades complete at beloved Oliver arena

Major upgrades complete at beloved Oliver arena

Post-construction celebration event planned after crews complete upgrades worth an estimated $3.8 million
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Telescope observing featured at astronomical meeting in Penticton

Telescope observing featured at astronomical meeting in Penticton

Event scheduled for March 20
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