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Vees Set CHL Record

The Penticton Vees are back at home after a lengthy 6 game road trip, that saw the team add another milestone to their record setting 1st year. FRIDAY – Vees...

Two candidates withdraw from B.C. Conservative leadership race

MLAs Sheldon Clare and Steve Kooner said they’re withdrawing from the B.C. Conservative leadership race. Clare said in a statement on Friday he is suspending his campaign after finding a...

Business leaders want to reopen HST debate in B.C.

Premier David Eby has rejected the idea of British Columbia bringing back a harmonized sales tax, but B.C. business leaders and economists say it’s worth considering. Greater Vancouver Board of...

Eby to meet OpenAI CEO after company withheld information ahead of Tumbler Ridge shooting

Premier David Eby said he will meet with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman about the company’s conduct related to the mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge. A Wall Street Journal report published...

Calls grow for public inquiry after Tumbler Ridge Shooting

Premier David Eby did not rule out a public inquiry into the Feb. 10 mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, saying he would “use any tools available” to get answers...

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Our hearts are with the entire Tumbler Ridge community during this deeply difficult time. As members of this province, we are deeply saddened by the tragic events in Tumbler Ridge....

“Wrap these families with love” Eby says following Tumbler Ridge tragedy

B.C. Premier David Eby, is asking British Columbians and Canadians to “wrap the people of Tumbler Ridge with love,” following Tuesday’s tragedy which saw at least ten people killed...

B.C. saw net job growth in 2025 despite December losses

British Columbia added 24,100 jobs overall in 2025, despite a loss of 3,300 in December. Statistics Canada’s report released Friday shows B.C.’s employment rate in December was unchanged from the...

New judge appointed to serve in Penticton

A new Provincial Court judge has been appointed to serve in Penticton, aiming to improve access to justice for...

B.C., Washington legislators sign new co-operation agreement

A group of British Columbia and Washington State legislators say they’ve inked an agreement to work together on shared...

Vancouver’s Lapu Lapu Day festival to return with focus on healing after tragedy

The organizers of the Lapu Lapu Day festival in Vancouver say remembrance and healing will be key parts of...

Online booking, trip-tracking coming to HandyDART services, says BC Transit

BC Transit has signed a contract with Vancouver-based technology company Spare to introduce a new digital platform for handyDART...

Yuri Fulmer launches bid for B.C. Conservative leadership

Vancouver-based businessman Yuri Fulmer said he’s running for the leadership of the B.C. Conservatives. The investment firm owner also serves...

B.C. eyes deeper trade ties with India as Canada–India relations thaw

Premier David Eby and Jobs Minister Ravi Kahlon will travel to India next week, marking British Columbia’s third trade...

Eby pushes refinery expansion over new pipeline

Premier David Eby said he would rather see Canada build more oil refineries than a new pipeline to British...

B.C. Conservatives announce committee to organize leadership race

The Conservative Party of British Columbia has formed a committee to oversee its leadership race. The party said Vancouver-based lawyer...
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