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

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.

Day of Mourning ceremony at Gyro Park in Penticton

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.

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

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.

$75 million winning lotto ticket belongs to Penticton

All lottery prize winners have 52 weeks from the draw date printed on their ticket to come forward to claim their prize.

Ottawa names B.C. project in first round of $51B infrastructure plan

One British Columbia project is on the federal government’s list of priority projects for new infrastructure funding.

Vancouver Pride and other groups call for $9M in federal funding to keep up with rising costs

Pride organizations across Canada are urging Ottawa to provide $9 million in new funding, citing rising costs and declining corporate support that they say threaten events nationwide.
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Penticton encampment eviction postponed amid legal housing battle

Complicating the province's legal bid is Penticton's distinct lack of alternative housing options.

Family of Tumbler Ridge victim files lawsuit against OpenAI

The family of a 12-year-old injured in last month’s Tumbler Ridge shooting has filed a lawsuit against technology company OpenAI.

Eby says OpenAI CEO will apologize to Tumbler Ridge over missed warnings about shooter

B.C. Premier David Eby said OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has agreed to apologize to the people of Tumbler Ridge after the company decided not to warn police about the online activity of the suspect in last month’s deadly shooting.

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 residents of the South Okanagan.
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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 residents of the South Okanagan. Tina-Marie...
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