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It鈥檚 early, but traffic seems down at the B.C. /U.S. border post-Trump

Numbers show a decline in wake of tariff threats and 51st state rhetoric, but weather may have role

Feb 26, 2025 7:30 AM Read more >

New EV charging stations open in Penticton

Two more stations expected to open at Skaha Lake Park and Riverside Park later this year

Feb 26, 2025 7:26 AM Read more >

Predatory sales, unfair contracts targeted by new B.C. consumer protection laws

Attorney General Niki Sharma reveals first update of regulations since 2004

Feb 26, 2025 7:00 AM Read more >

Gaps revealed by audit of B.C. Crown corporation appointments

鈥楽hortcomings found in documentation for mitigation plans after conflicts of interest identified

Feb 26, 2025 6:50 AM Read more >

Northwest B.C. ERs begin to emerge from crisis as physician shortage eases

ER conditions at Prince Rupert, Haida Gwaii and Kitimat hospitals improve

Feb 25, 2025 4:54 PM Read more >

Vernon council briefs: Pickleball, scoreboard, farmer's market

Vernon council approved $600,000 for the purchase of a new video scoreclock for Kal Tire Place

Feb 25, 2025 4:25 PM Read more >

Divisions within B.C. Conservatives point to a 'battle' for its soul: Analyst

Tensions with Conservative Party of B.C. reflective of larger tensions within conservatism, analysts say

Feb 25, 2025 4:11 PM Read more >

Trial in 2017 Surrey shooting death expected to take 6 months

Brandon Nathan Teixeira is on trial in B.C. Supreme Court in New Westminster

Feb 25, 2025 3:37 PM Read more >

Prolific Penticton offender returns to court in March

Andrew Hardenstine is currently serving a jail sentence for fleeing police

Feb 25, 2025 3:34 PM Read more >

'Woefully unprepared': Vernon rescue prompts winter safety reminder

One pair of individuals rescued on Sunday were 'woefully unprepared' for an overnight stay in wintry conditions, according to VSAR

Feb 25, 2025 2:45 PM Read more >