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Vees To Celebrate Murray Maxwell

Penticton Vees Allan Gee - October 8, 2026

It will be a special night this Friday, Oct.9th at the SOEC as your Penticton Vees host the Brandon Wheat Kings. 1st a quick...

B.C.’s top doctor encourages fall vaccines as province sees early rise in influenza cases

Health Emily Joveski - October 7, 2026

B.C.’s flu season is off to an early start, with influenza cases rising as the province begins its fall vaccination campaign.

Vees To Celebrate Murray Maxwell

Penticton VeesOctober 8, 2026

It will be a special night this Friday, Oct.9th at the SOEC as your Penticton Vees host the Brandon Wheat Kings. 1st a quick...

B.C.’s top doctor encourages fall vaccines as province sees early rise in influenza cases

HealthOctober 7, 2026

B.C.’s flu season is off to an early start, with influenza cases rising as the province begins its fall vaccination campaign.

B.C. Conservatives propose replacing no-fault auto insurance with “hybrid” system

2026 BC ElectionOctober 7, 2026

B.C. Conservatives are promising major changes to ICBC’s no-fault insurance system, including restoring some accident victims’ right to sue.

U.S. resident charged with helping coordinate Tumbler Ridge shooting

CrimeOctober 6, 2026

U.S. authorities have arrested a 30-year-old Washington resident in connection with February’s deadly mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge.

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B.C. major party leaders prepare for live debate on Oct. 14

2026 BC ElectionOctober 6, 2026

B.C.’s three major party leaders will face off Oct. 14 in the only televised leaders’ debate of the provincial election campaign.

B.C. Conservatives hold 5 point lead over NDP, says election poll

2026 BC ElectionOctober 5, 2026

B.C. Conservatives hold a five-point lead over the NDP as voters firm up their choices, according to a new poll.

B.C Greens pitch tax on “extreme wealth” to raise $22 billion

2026 BC ElectionOctober 5, 2026

The B.C. Greens are proposing new taxes on extreme wealth as provincial parties sharpen their focus on high-income earners.

B.C. NDP plans to resume seven paused long-term care projects if re-elected

2026 BC ElectionOctober 5, 2026

The B.C. NDP is promising to restart seven delayed long-term care projects and expand health-care supports for seniors.

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Vees Sweep Weekend

Penticton VeesOctober 5, 2026

Some home cooking for your Penticton Vees this past weekend resulted in back to back wins! FRIDAY - Penticton 3, Vancouver 2 (Overtime) -Graham Jones was...

Eby emphasizes B.C. projects amid pipeline debate

2026 BC ElectionOctober 3, 2026

B.C. NDP Leader David Eby said his focus remains on securing investment for British Columbia as debate continues over the proposed Pacific Link oil pipeline.

B.C. Conservatives pledge $400M to buy water bombers in wildfire plan

2026 BC ElectionOctober 3, 2026

B.C.’s three major party leaders pitched plans Friday targeting wildfire response, grocery affordability and artificial intelligence regulation.

NDP names Boultbee replacement

2026 BC ElectionOctober 2, 2026

Tina Lee to run in Penticton-Summerland riding.

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B.C. parties race to file candidates as nomination deadline looms

2026 BC ElectionOctober 2, 2026

British Columbia’s major parties are close to a full slate of candidates in B.C.’s 93 electoral districts, a day before the nomination deadline.

Vees Home Cookin’

Penticton VeesOctober 2, 2026

Your Penticton Vees have a pair of home games this weekend, as they look to improve on their 2-2 start to the regular season....

Eby promises gas tax cut, price caps at the pumps if NDP is re-elected

2026 BC ElectionOctober 2, 2026

B.C. NDP Leader David Eby is promising temporary fuel tax relief and new price controls aimed at lowering pump prices.

Carney designates proposed Alberta to B.C. pipeline a project of national interest

Energy & UtilitiesOctober 1, 2026

Prime Minister Mark Carney has designated the proposed Pacific Link pipeline from Alberta to B.C. as a project of national interest.

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The City of Penticton breaks ground on new fire hall headquarters

Emergency ServicesOctober 1, 2026

Designed with a minimum 50-year service life, the new headquarters will feature a two-storey post-disaster facility that will house Fire Administration, Fire Prevention, the Training Division and Fire Suppression operations.

New medical clinic in Summerland gets $1 million boost from Health Care Auxiliary

HealthOctober 1, 2026

The Auxiliary’s gift will support construction and renovations, medical equipment, furnishings, and infrastructure required for physician-based care.

Experts warn of rising residential school denialism as Canada marks Truth and Reconciliation Day

ProvincialSeptember 30, 2026

Experts and Indigenous leaders are warning of rising residential school denialism as Canada marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

LNG Canada approves more than $30B Phase 2 expansion in Kitimat

BusinessSeptember 29, 2026

LNG Canada is moving ahead with a $33-billion Phase 2 expansion in Kitimat, doubling the facility’s LNG production capacity.

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Former Conservative MLA who crossed the floor to NDP drops out of provincial election

PoliticsSeptember 28, 2026

Amelia Boultbee will not seek re-election in Penticton-Summerland, less than three months after joining the B.C. NDP.

B.C. parties tout plans for critical minerals and LNG as election campaign enters second week

PoliticsSeptember 28, 2026

Both major parties are promising to expand B.C.’s natural resource sector as the provincial election campaign enters its second week.

Vees & Rockets Split Weekend

Penticton VeesSeptember 28, 2026

The Penticton Vees split another weekend pair of games, this time with the Kelowna Rockets. FRIDAY - Penticton 4, Kelowna 2. -Just over 4,000 cheering fans...

Penticton RCMP seeking witness in robbery investigation

CrimeSeptember 27, 2026

Penticton RCMP are asking for the public’s help to identify a potential witness in a robbery investigation.

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Overlapping B.C. elections will be bad for democracy, says expert

PoliticsSeptember 25, 2026

B.C.’s overlapping provincial and municipal elections are raising concerns about voter attention and the impact on local campaigns.

B.C. officials “shocked” and “angry” after report details Tumbler Ridge shooter’s ChatGPT history

CrimeSeptember 25, 2026

B.C. Premier David Eby is calling a report detailing the Tumbler Ridge shooter’s alleged interactions with ChatGPT “shocking.”

B.C. Conservatives pull ahead of Eby’s NDP after snap election call, says poll

PoliticsSeptember 24, 2026

A new poll shows the B.C. Conservatives opening an eight-point lead over the NDP following Premier David Eby’s snap election call.

Alcohol believed to be a factor in fatal weekend crash near Osoyoos

RCMPSeptember 24, 2026

Osoyoos RCMP say a single vehicle collision on Highway 3 near Osoyoos on Saturday killed one person and alcohol is believed to have played a role.

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Former B.C. Conservative leader John Rustad will not seek re-election this fall

PoliticsSeptember 24, 2026

Former B.C. Conservative leader John Rustad will not seek re-election in Nechako Lakes, ending his more than two decades in provincial politics.

Former B.C. Green leader Andrew Weaver running as CentreBC candidate in fall election

PoliticsSeptember 23, 2026

Andrew Weaver is running as a CentreBC candidate in Oak Bay-Gordon Head, the same Victoria-area riding he previously represented as a B.C. Green MLA.

A fourth B.C. NDP cabinet minister says she won’t seek re-election this fall

PoliticsSeptember 23, 2026

Former finance minister Brenda Bailey said Wednesday she will not seek re-election this fall, becoming the fourth cabinet minister to announce they are not running since Premier David Eby called a snap election Tuesday.

BC Green leader running in Saanich North and the Islands in Oct. 24 election

PoliticsSeptember 23, 2026

B.C. Green Leader Emily Lowan said Wednesday she is running in Saanich North and the Islands in this fall’s provincial election, after incumbent MLA Rob Botterell announced he will not seek re-election in the riding.

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Recreation facilities remain a want for South Okanagan

CommunitySeptember 22, 2026

Pool and arena under consideration

CentreBC MLAs defect back to the B.C. Conservatives after snap election call

PoliticsSeptember 22, 2026

Seven CentreBC MLAs, including leader Peter Milobar, are returning to the B.C. Conservatives ahead of a snap provincial election.

Eby calls early provincial election on Oct. 24

PoliticsSeptember 22, 2026

Premier David Eby has called an early B.C. election, with voters set to head to the polls Oct. 24.

Vees split opening weekend

Penticton VeesSeptember 22, 2026

The Penticton Vees opened up season number 2 in the WHL with a pair of games in Prince George this past weekend, splitting the...

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Five MLAs readmitted to B.C. Conservative caucus by new interim leader

PoliticsSeptember 21, 2026

B.C. Conservative interim leader Lorne Doerkson has welcomed five former caucus members back to the party.

B.C. files lawsuit against OpenAI for damages related to Tumbler Ridge shooting

ProvincialSeptember 21, 2026

B.C. is suing OpenAI over allegations it failed to report threats made before the deadly Tumbler Ridge shooting.

RCMP investigate cause of Bald Range wildfire

RCMPSeptember 21, 2026

Anyone who may have witnessed suspicious activity or observed individuals, vehicles, or other actions in the vicinity of Princeton-Summerland Road and Bathville Road, including the Crump Recreation Site and Trout Creek Recreation Site is asked to talk to police.

Doerkson named interim B.C. Conservative leader after Findlay resigns

PoliticsSeptember 21, 2026

Lorne Doerkson has been named interim B.C. Conservative leader following Kerry-Lynne Findlay’s resignation amid ongoing caucus turmoil.

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Kerry-Lynne Findlay resigns as B.C. Conservative leader after weeks of mounting criticism

PoliticsSeptember 20, 2026

Kerry-Lynne Findlay has resigned as leader of the B.C. Conservatives after weeks of turmoil and caucus departures.

Three MLAs removed from B.C. Conservative caucus amid leadership turmoil

PoliticsSeptember 19, 2026

B.C. Conservative Leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay has removed three MLAs from caucus amid growing internal divisions and calls for her resignation.

Former B.C. Conservatives join forces with CentreBC, with Milobar tapped as new leader

PoliticsSeptember 18, 2026

Peter Milobar is the new leader of CentreBC after he and seven other former B.C. Conservative MLAs joined the party Friday.

B.C. pauses planned expansion of PST to professional services

BusinessSeptember 18, 2026

B.C. is delaying its planned PST expansion to professional services amid ongoing uncertainty from the Canada-U.S. trade war.

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Penticton Vees Hockey

Penticton VeesSeptember 18, 2026

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Municipalities worry a potential snap election could overshadow local elections this fall

PoliticsSeptember 17, 2026

As speculation mounts that Premier David Eby could call an early provincial election this fall, the Union of B.C. Municipalities is raising concerns that a provincial election could overshadow scheduled local government elections.