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Virtual bail hearings in B.C. see success in modernizing court processes

The province is marking five years since launching virtual bail hearings in the court system.

Future of popular Princeton-area trail segments hinges on funding and maintenance plan

Three popular sections of the Kettle Valley Rail Trail near Princeton could be repaired and reopened if federal funding is approved and local officials commit to long-term maintenance.

South Okanagan transit leader recognized among BC Transit SuperStars

A longtime Penticton Transit employee is being recognized by BC Transit for his contributions to public transit in the South Okanagan.

B.C. SPCA warns owners to leave pets at home as temperatures soar this weekend

As temperatures in parts of B.C. are expected to climb into the low 30s this weekend, the B.C. SPCA is urging people not to leave pets in vehicles and is reminding the public how quickly animals can suffer in the heat.

National Range Day brings shooting sports showcase to Summerland

Residents curious about shooting sports, hunting and firearms safety will have an opportunity to learn more when the Summerland Sportsman’s Association hosts a National Range Day event on Saturday, June 13.

B.C. unveils action plan to tackle systemic racism

British Columbia has unveiled a two-year anti-racism action plan with 37 commitments aimed at addressing systemic racism across government programs and services.
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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.
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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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