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Federal Conservatives raise concerns over end of avalanche control program in B.C.’s Rogers Pass

Emergency Services Emily Joveski - May 12, 2026

Federal Conservatives are criticizing a decision to end a long-running Canadian Armed Forces partnership supporting avalanche control operations at Rogers Pass in British Columbia.

Tumbler Ridge to host FIFA World Cup celebration after tragedy

Sports Emily Joveski - May 12, 2026

The province said Tuesday the small northeastern B.C. community will host a free event June 15 featuring watch parties and other entertainment to celebrate the tournament.

Federal Conservatives raise concerns over end of avalanche control program in B.C.’s Rogers Pass

Emergency ServicesMay 12, 2026

Federal Conservatives are criticizing a decision to end a long-running Canadian Armed Forces partnership supporting avalanche control operations at Rogers Pass in British Columbia.

Tumbler Ridge to host FIFA World Cup celebration after tragedy

SportsMay 12, 2026

The province said Tuesday the small northeastern B.C. community will host a free event June 15 featuring watch parties and other entertainment to celebrate the tournament.

B.C. monitoring four Canadians after deadly hantavirus cruise outbreak

HealthMay 11, 2026

Four Canadians isolating in B.C. after leaving a cruise ship linked to a deadly hantavirus outbreak are showing no symptoms, provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said Monday.

Southern Thompson-Okanagan residents invited to shape future of local forests

EnvironmentMay 11, 2026

Residents across the southern Thompson-Okanagan are being invited to help shape future forest-management decisions through a public survey and a series of community open houses this spring and summer.

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New app providing one-stop shop for wildfire information

FireMay 11, 2026

A new wildfire app developed in Northern B.C. aims to give residents in British Columbia and Alberta a single source for official emergency information during fire season.

UBCM, industry groups says B.C. taking wrong approach to Heritage Conservation Act reform

CommunityMay 8, 2026

Local governments and industry groups say the B.C. government is moving ahead with controversial changes to heritage protection laws without properly considering stakeholder feedback.

FortisBC to host wildfire power shutoff sessions

Energy & UtilitiesMay 8, 2026

FortisBC is holding a series of public information sessions in the Southern Interior this month to discuss wildfire prevention efforts and its public safety power shutoff policy ahead of wildfire season.

Temporary service interruption at South Okanagan General Hospital emergency department

HealthMay 8, 2026

Residents in Oliver will temporarily lose overnight emergency services at South Okanagan General Hospital this weekend because of a service interruption, Interior Health said Thursday.

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B.C. to expand midwives’ scope to include abortion drug, added prescriptions

HealthMay 8, 2026

B.C. midwives will soon be able to prescribe the abortion pill Mifegymiso and other medications as the province expands their scope of practice in an effort to improve access to care.

Site of Tumbler Ridge school shooting to be demolished, new school planned for community

EducationMay 7, 2026

The British Columbia and federal governments say they will fund a new secondary school in Tumbler Ridge at a different site from the one where six people were killed in February’s mass shooting.

Proposed changes to freedom of information act move forward after marathon debate in B.C. legislature

PoliticsMay 7, 2026

B.C. MLAs debated amendments to the province’s freedom-of-information law into the early hours of Thursday morning as Opposition parties warned the changes could weaken government transparency.

City of Penticton testing emergency alert system

Emergency ServicesMay 7, 2026

The test is taking place today (May 7, 2026) at 3pm

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Penticton RCMP locate missing 40-year-old woman

Missing PersonMay 6, 2026

Mounties thanked the public for assisting in her location.

B.C. businesses raise concerns over reconciliation law

BusinessMay 6, 2026

A British Columbia business group said Wednesday that nearly all members surveyed are concerned about the impact of the province’s Indigenous reconciliation law on investment and hiring.

Watchdog say B.C.’s data privacy laws need an update for the AI-era

BusinessMay 6, 2026

British Columbia’s privacy commissioner said the province’s privacy law should be updated to address how artificial intelligence companies such as OpenAI collect and use personal data, following a joint investigation that found the company breached Canadian privacy laws.

Updates: Boil water notice rescinded for all Summerland areas

Municipal NewsMay 6, 2026

A boil water notice has been issued for all areas of Summerland, with residents advised to boil tap water for at least one minute before drinking or food preparation.

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B.C. NDP approval slides amid backlash over DRIPA, says new poll

PoliticsMay 5, 2026

An Angus Reid poll suggests the B.C. Conservatives have opened a double-digit lead over the governing NDP, as Premier David Eby’s approval rating drops amid controversy over Indigenous rights legislation.

Senior B.C. officials push back on claims that a minister is under investigation for collaboration with China

PoliticsMay 5, 2026

Premier David Eby said he has never been briefed on any investigation into a B.C. cabinet minister, rejecting claims by former Vancouver mayor Kennedy Stewart about alleged foreign interference.

B.C. calls for more support as softwood lumber left out of new federal tariff relief

EconomyMay 4, 2026

Premier David Eby expressed frustration Monday that the federal government’s latest tariff-relief measures do not include support for the softwood lumber industry.

B.C. to test emergency alert system this Wednesday

Emergency ServicesMay 4, 2026

British Columbia will test its emergency alert system at 1:55 p.m. Pacific time on May 6, sending a test message to cellphones and interrupting radio and television broadcasts across the province.

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Osoyoos sets new May 3 heat record

WeatherMay 4, 2026

Osoyoos hit a record high of 31.4 C on May 3, breaking a two-year-old mark as an early-season heat wave pushed temperatures well above normal.

B.C. nurses move toward strike vote after contract talks reach impasse

HealthMay 1, 2026

More than 550 nurses and supporters marched in Vancouver as the B.C. Nurses’ Union warns of a possible strike, with a vote set for May 8-11 after contract talks stalled.

K’ómoks, Kitselas First Nations defend treaty bills amid calls for pause

IndigenousApril 30, 2026

Two First Nations say their treaty bills are being mischaracterized as opposition grows from neighbouring nations over unresolved land claims and calls to pause the ratification process.

B.C. expands fast-track list with 17 new priority projects

EconomyApril 30, 2026

B.C. is adding 17 major resource and infrastructure projects to its fast-track list as the province looks to speed up development amid global economic uncertainty.

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Families of Tumbler Ridge shooting victims file lawsuits in California against OpenAI

BusinessApril 29, 2026

Seven families from Tumbler Ridge, B.C., have launched a U.S. lawsuit against OpenAI and its CEO, alleging the company failed to act on warning signs before a mass shooting that killed six people and wounded dozens.

B.C. welcomes Ottawa’s skilled trades push in spring economic update

EconomyApril 29, 2026

B.C.’s finance minister is welcoming new federal investments in skilled trades, as Ottawa rolls out billions in funding aimed at boosting apprenticeships and tackling labour shortages.

Ceremony pays tribute to 138 work-related deaths in B.C. last year

PoliticsApril 28, 2026

A Day of Mourning ceremony at the B.C. legislature highlighted ongoing concerns about worker safety, as advocates and families called for stronger protections following 138 work-related deaths in the province last year.

Posse fall 5-1 to Dynamiters, series heads to Game 7

Princeton PosseApril 28, 2026

The Princeton Posse will need a road win in Game 7 after a 5-1 loss to the Kimberley Dynamiters in the KIJHL Cup final.

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Vees President and GM Fred Harbinson awarded WHL Executive of the Year

SportsApril 28, 2026

The WHL Executive of the Year Award is voted upon by WHL General Managers and members of the media.

B.C. report finds unco-ordinated systems failed intimate partner violence victims

PoliticsApril 27, 2026

At least 135 people died in intimate partner violence incidents in British Columbia between 2016 and 2024, and many of those deaths were preventable, a new report from the B.C. Coroners Service says.

B.C.’s updated gun laws take effect this fall, with new rules for low-velocity, imitation guns.

CrimeApril 27, 2026

British Columbia’s new firearms law aimed at curbing gang violence will take effect Oct. 1, introducing tighter rules on low-velocity and imitation guns as well as new police powers.

Vees Drop 2 In Everett

Penticton VeesApril 27, 2026

The Penticton Vees are facing a similar situation as they did in their 2nd round playoff series against Prince George...being down 2 games to...

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Day of Mourning ceremony at Gyro Park in Penticton

CommunityApril 27, 2026

The event will be at Penticton’s Gyro Park Bandshell at 10 a.m. with representatives from a variety of local organizations slated to speak.

Posse rally past Dynamiters, move within win of KIJHL title

Princeton PosseApril 26, 2026

The Princeton Posse are one win away from a KIJHL championship after rallying for a 6-4 victory over the Kimberley Dynamiters on Saturday, taking a 3-2 lead in the series.

Ottawa greenlights $4B Westcoast natural gas pipeline expansion in B.C.

Energy & UtilitiesApril 24, 2026

Ottawa has approved a $4-billion expansion of Enbridge’s Westcoast natural gas pipeline in British Columbia, a project aimed at boosting supply as LNG exports ramp up.

OpenAI CEO “deeply sorry” for failing to alert police before Tumbler Ridge shooting

CommunityApril 24, 2026

OpenAI’s CEO has apologized to Tumbler Ridge, B.C., after the company failed to alert police about a user’s chatbot activity months before a mass shooting that left eight people dead.

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Eby says southern route pipeline proposal “just rumours,” after talk with PM

PoliticsApril 23, 2026

Premier David Eby said he and Prime Minister Mark Carney had a productive call that included discussion of a potential new pipeline to British Columbia’s coast, amid ongoing debate over possible routes and tanker restrictions.

Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs backs calls for pause to treaty process amid overlapping claims

IndigenousApril 23, 2026

The Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs is urging the province to delay two treaty bills, warning unresolved territorial overlaps could fuel conflict between First Nations.

Posse edge Dynamiters 1-0, Horne records second straight shutout as series evens

Princeton PosseApril 23, 2026

The Princeton Posse leaned on another strong performance from goaltender Gibson Horne to earn a 1-0 win over the Kimberley Dynamiters and even their series 2-2.

Premier asks for prayers for MLA Joan Phillip, saying she’s “very ill”

PoliticsApril 23, 2026

Premier David Eby said Wednesday that B.C. New Democrat MLA Joan Phillip is “very ill,” offering few details about her condition.

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Eby says RCMP probe into Tumbler Ridge shooting almost complete

PoliticsApril 22, 2026

Premier David Eby said a police investigation into the deadly Tumbler Ridge shooting is nearing completion as officials prepare for a coroner’s inquest and calls grow for answers and accountability.

Summerland Jets hire first head coach ahead of BCHC debut

Summerland JetsApril 22, 2026

The Summerland Junior Jets Hockey Society announced it has hired Robert Dirk as the inaugural Head Coach of the Summerland Jets, the new community-owned junior hockey team joining the British Columbia Hockey Conference (BCHC) for the 2026/27 season.

Princeton Posse edge Dynamiters in OT, trail series 2-1

Princeton PosseApril 22, 2026

The Princeton Posse kept their season alive with a 1-0 overtime win over the Kimberley Dynamiters, cutting into the series deficit, which Kimberley still leads 2-1.

B.C. opts into federal temporary foreign worker exemption for rural employers, but rejects higher cap

EconomyApril 22, 2026

British Columbia is partially opting into a federal temporary foreign worker (TFW) program aimed at providing relief for rural employers facing labour shortages.

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AFN chief slams B.C.’s proposed DRIPA changes at United Nations

IndigenousApril 21, 2026

Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak is urging the United Nations to condemn British Columbia’s shifting stance on a key reconciliation law, calling the province’s actions a “step backwards” for Indigenous rights.

B.C. unifies Junior A hockey under new provincial conference

HockeyApril 21, 2026

B.C. is set to overhaul its Junior A hockey system this fall, bringing all sanctioned teams under a new provincial conference aimed at unifying competition and development.

Free transit for Earth Day in South Okanagan

TransitApril 21, 2026

BC Transit and its local government partners said free transit will be offered on select routes in the South Okanagan-Similkameen Transit System to mark Earth Day on Wednesday.

Eby backs off changes to DRIPA this legislative session

IndigenousApril 20, 2026

Premier David Eby said he was wrong to push changes to British Columbia’s Indigenous rights law this spring, as his government backs away from proposed legislation after reaching a new agreement with First Nations leaders.

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