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B.C. premier says ‘every weapon’ is on the table as Canada-U.S. trade war escalates

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B.C. Premier David Eby said the additional 50-per-cent tariffs imposed on Canadian goods by the United States are "inexplicable" and "indefensible" and reaffirmed his refusal to return American alcohol to government liquor store shelves.

Carney said Canada was attacked, pointed to divisions inside Trump administration

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Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada was under economic attack Saturday after trade negotiations collapsed, new U.S. tariffs took effect and he suggested divisions inside U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration contributed to the breakdown.

Vees Back!

Penticton Vees
The holiday break for your Penticton Vees is now over, and a busy week is ahead. 1st, this quick review. WED. DEC.17TH – Christmas Classic...

Year in review: B.C. Greens leader Emily Lowan looks to the grassroots

Provincial Reporter
B.C. Green Party leader Emily Lowan says she observed many of the same themes affecting communities across the province during her month-long “Fight the Oligarchs Tour.”  The post Year in review: B.C. Greens leader Emily Lowan looks to the grassroots appeared first on AM 1150.

Year in review: B.C. Greens leader Emily Lowan looks to the grassroots

Provincial
B.C. Green Party leader Emily Lowan says she observed many of the same themes affecting communities across the province during her month-long “Fight the...

Year in Review: Halford vows to “turn the page” after a year of turmoil for B.C. Conservatives

Provincial Reporter
Trevor Halford says he’s focused on moving the B.C. Conservatives forward in the new year and positioning the party as a government-in-waiting.   The post Year in Review: Halford vows to “turn the page” after a year of turmoil for B.C. Conservatives appeared first on AM 1150.
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Year in Review: Halford vows to “turn the page” after a year of turmoil for B.C. Conservatives

Provincial
Trevor Halford says he’s focused on moving the B.C. Conservatives forward in the new year and positioning the party as a government-in-waiting.   Halford became interim leader in early December, after...

Dallas Brodie reclaims OneBC leadership after board resigns

Provincial Reporter
Dallas Brodie says she is once again leader of OneBC, following her sudden ouster earlier this month. The post Dallas Brodie reclaims OneBC leadership after board resigns appeared first on AM 1150.

Dallas Brodie reclaims OneBC leadership after board resigns

Provincial
Dallas Brodie says she is once again leader of OneBC, following her sudden ouster earlier this month. “After negotiations, I have regained control of the...

Year in review: Eby says fast-track powers are worth the political risk

Provincial Reporter
British Columbia's NDP government introduced a slew of legislative reforms in 2025 giving Cabinet broader powers to fast-track major projects and centralize decision-making. But Premier David Eby is rejecting the suggestion that the moves amount to weakening independent oversight or sidelining the legislature.  The post Year in review: Eby says fast-track powers are worth the political risk appeared first on AM 1150.
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Year in review: Eby says fast-track powers are worth the political risk

Provincial
British Columbia’s NDP government introduced a slew of legislative reforms in 2025 giving Cabinet broader powers to fast-track major projects and centralize decision-making. But...

B.C. halts planned pipeline valuation changes after municipal outcry

Provincial Reporter
The province is holding off on proposed changes to pipeline valuations after pushback from municipalities that said the move would result in millions in lost tax revenue. The post B.C. halts planned pipeline valuation changes after municipal outcry appeared first on AM 1150.

B.C. halts planned pipeline valuation changes after municipal outcry

Provincial
The province is holding off on proposed changes to pipeline valuations after pushback from municipalities that said the move would result in millions in...

Eby urges federal action on flood prevention amid clean up efforts in Fraser Valley

Provincial Reporter
Premier David Eby said severe flooding in the Fraser Valley has had a major impact on farmers and key trade corridors, and called on the federal government to step up support for flood mitigation efforts. The post Eby urges federal action on flood prevention amid clean up efforts in Fraser Valley appeared first on AM 1150.
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Eby urges federal action on flood prevention amid clean up efforts in Fraser Valley

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Premier David Eby said severe flooding in the Fraser Valley has had a major impact on farmers and key trade corridors, and called on...

CMHC annual report says rental vacancy rates climbed across B.C.’s major markets

Provincial Reporter
A new report from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. shows vacancy rates in major British Columbia cities have risen sharply, reaching levels not seen in decades. The post CMHC annual report says rental vacancy rates climbed across B.C.’s major markets appeared first on AM 1150.

CMHC annual report says rental vacancy rates climbed across B.C.’s major markets

Provincial
The annual rental report from Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) shows overall vacancy rates increased this year in major cities in British Columbia. The...

Vees Christmas Classic

Penticton Vees
One more Vees game before the holiday break, but, a quick review of their U.S weekend road trip!: FRIDAY - Vees 5, Seattle 1 -A pair...
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Vees Christmas Classic

Penticton Vees
One more Vees game before the holiday break, but, a quick review of their U.S weekend road trip!: FRIDAY – Vees 5, Seattle 1 -A pair...

Ottawa allocates $113M to support French education in B.C.

Provincial Reporter
The federal government is allocating more than $113 million to British Columbia to support French language education in schools. The post Ottawa allocates $113M to support French education in B.C. appeared first on AM 1150.

Ottawa allocates $113M to support French education in B.C.

Education
The federal government is allocating more than $113 million to British Columbia to support French language education in schools. Ottawa said Monday the funding will...

OneBC board removes Dallas Brodie as interim leader, alleging abusive conduct

Provincial Reporter
OneBC says its board of directors has removed Dallas Brodie as interim leader.  The post OneBC board removes Dallas Brodie as interim leader, alleging abusive conduct appeared first on AM 1150.
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OneBC board removes Dallas Brodie as interim leader, alleging abusive conduct

Provincial
OneBC says its board of directors has removed Dallas Brodie as interim leader.  The right-wing party, which formed after a split with the B.C Conservatives...

Flood warnings persist in B.C.’s Lower Mainland as 100 properties remain under evacuation order

Provincial Reporter
Flood and rainfall warnings remain in place for parts of British Columbia’s Lower Mainland as about 100 properties are under evacuation order. “This remains a dynamic and evolving situation and the risks are real,” said Kelly Greene, B.C.’s emergency management and climate readiness minister, in an update early Monday afternoon. “The ground is saturated in […] The post Flood warnings persist in B.C.’s Lower Mainland as 100 properties remain under evacuation order appeared first on AM 1150.

New online tool documents centuries of avalanche fatalities across Canada

Provincial Reporter
A new online tool documents every known avalanche fatality in Canada dating back more than two centuries. The post New online tool documents centuries of avalanche fatalities across Canada appeared first on AM 1150.

Abbotsford mayor blasts federal response amid Fraser Valley floods

Provincial Reporter
Floodwaters in the Fraser Valley are expected to recede in the coming days, forecasters said, but uncertainty remains with more rain in the forecast next week. British Columbia’s Emergency Management Minister Kelly Greene said in an update Friday morning there were 450 properties under evacuation order and another 1,700 more are under evacuation alert, mostly […] The post Abbotsford mayor blasts federal response amid Fraser Valley floods appeared first on AM 1150.
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Evacuations, highway closures as floodwaters rise in southern B.C.

Provincial Reporter
About 400 properties are under evacuation order and another 1,800 are on evacuation alert due to flooding in the Fraser Valley, Abbotsford and the Okanagan-Similkameen region, officials said. The post Evacuations, highway closures as floodwaters rise in southern B.C. appeared first on AM 1150.

B.C. Hydro reports spike in copper theft from maintenance holes

Provincial Reporter
B.C. Hydro said reports of copper theft from maintenance holes have risen significantly over the past 18 months.  The post B.C. Hydro reports spike in copper theft from maintenance holes appeared first on AM 1150.

Eby blasts B.C. court rulings on Indigenous rights and title as overreaching

Provincial Reporter
Premier David Eby slammed recent court decisions in British Columbia related to Indigenous rights and title, in remarks at a B.C. Chamber of Commerce event on Wednesday. The post Eby blasts B.C. court rulings on Indigenous rights and title as overreaching appeared first on AM 1150.

B.C. leads in rent declines as prices drop nationwide

Provincial Reporter
British Columbia was among the provinces leading in declines as rents continued to fall across the country in November. The post B.C. leads in rent declines as prices drop nationwide appeared first on AM 1150.
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Vees Topple Tri-City

Penticton Vees
The Penticton Vees got back into the win column on home ice with a dominating 8-0 win over the Tri-City Americans on Tuesday at...

Conservative motion on new B.C. pipeline defeated in Parliament

Provincial Reporter
A federal Conservative motion calling for a new pipeline to British Columbia’s coast was voted down in Parliament on Tuesday. The post Conservative motion on new B.C. pipeline defeated in Parliament appeared first on AM 1150.

B.C. welcomes new federal legislation targeting intimate partner violence

Provincial Reporter
British Columbia Attorney General Niki Sharma is welcoming proposed changes to Canada’s Criminal Code aimed at toughening laws around intimate partner violence. The post B.C. welcomes new federal legislation targeting intimate partner violence appeared first on AM 1150.

B.C. weighing amendments to DRIPA following landmark appeal court decision

Provincial Reporter
Premier David Eby said his government will consider amending British Columbia’s Indigenous rights legislation, known as the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA). The post B.C. weighing amendments to DRIPA following landmark appeal court decision appeared first on AM 1150.
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Appeal court overturns key finding on DRIPA in case targeting B.C.’s mining claim system

Provincial Reporter
A coastal First Nation is celebrating what it calls a “precedent-setting” ruling from the British Columbia Court of Appeal in its challenge of the province’s mineral tenure system. The post Appeal court overturns key finding on DRIPA in case targeting B.C.’s mining claim system appeared first on AM 1150.

Vees Weekend Wrap

Penticton Vees
Your Penticton Vees picked up 3 out of a possible 4 points against Kamloops this past weekend. FRIDAY - Vees 7, Blazers 2. -Penticton avenged a...

B.C. added 6,200 jobs in November as youth employment makes gains

Provincial Reporter
British Columbia added 6,200 jobs in November, according to the latest report from Statistics Canada.  The post B.C. added 6,200 jobs in November as youth employment makes gains appeared first on AM 1150.

Rustad officially steps down as B.C. Conservative leader

Provincial Reporter
John Rustad said he is resigning as Leader of the Conservative Party of British Columbia and as Leader of the official Opposition. The post Rustad officially steps down as B.C. Conservative leader appeared first on AM 1150.
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B.C. to centralize some health authority services in new standalone agency

Provincial Reporter
British Columbia will establish a new organization next spring to bring administrative and corporate services from across all health authorities into one office.  The post B.C. to centralize some health authority services in new standalone agency appeared first on AM 1150.

Rustad ousted as B.C. Conservative leader, dispute over authority continues

Provincial Reporter
The B.C. Conservative party says John Rustad is out as party leader, just hours after Rustad said he wouldn’t bow to mounting calls for him to step down. The post Rustad ousted as B.C. Conservative leader, dispute over authority continues appeared first on AM 1150.

B.C. tightens safer supply rules with witnessed dosing for all patients

Provincial Reporter
British Columbia’s Health Ministry said that as of Dec. 30, all patients taking prescribed alternatives must do so under the supervision of a health professional, such as a pharmacist or nurse. The post B.C. tightens safer supply rules with witnessed dosing for all patients appeared first on AM 1150.

Weekend Wrap

Penticton Vees
Penticton Vees dropped a pair of exciting games this past weekend. FRIDAY - Vancouver 3, Penticton 2 (Shootout) -On Friday at the SOEC, the Vees battled...
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B.C. moves to bring 5,000 care-home workers back under public agreement

Provincial Reporter
About 5,000 workers at publicly-funded care homes in British Columbia will again be covered by the public collective agreement in the coming years.  The post B.C. moves to bring 5,000 care-home workers back under public agreement appeared first on AM 1150.

B.C. milk testers strike over mileage pay

Provincial Reporter
Dairy milk testers serving 175 herds across British Columbia are on strike.  The B.C. General Employees Union (BCGEU) said Friday the nine testers, known as dairy production technicians, began job action on Nov. 25. The union said the workers served a 72-hour strike notice on Nov. 21 after 20 months of bargaining with employer Lactanet.  […] The post B.C. milk testers strike over mileage pay appeared first on AM 1150.

B.C. trims deficit to $11.2B but warns of ongoing financial pressures

Provincial Reporter
British Columbia’s second quarterly budget report shows a projected deficit of $11.2 billion for 2025-26. The post B.C. trims deficit to $11.2B but warns of ongoing financial pressures appeared first on AM 1150.

Alberta, Ottawa strike deal on new oil pipelines; B.C. largely left out

Provincial Reporter
Alberta and the federal government revealed the details Thursday of a much-anticipated agreement that includes a commitment to develop “one or more” new pipelines to increase oil exports to Asian markets — but British Columbia was largely left out of talks.  The post Alberta, Ottawa strike deal on new oil pipelines; B.C. largely left out appeared first on AM 1150.
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Vees Weekend

Penticton Vees
The Penticton Vees back at it this weekend w/ a pair of games, but, 1st a quick review of last week's home ice win...

Clean BC review says province due to fall short of 2030 targets, raises concerns about LNG expansion

Provincial Reporter
An independent review of British Columbia's climate action plan says the province is mostly on the right track, though some sectors are not expected to meet their 2030 emissions targets. The post Clean BC review says province due to fall short of 2030 targets, raises concerns about LNG expansion appeared first on AM 1150.

B.C. leaders welcome new lumber supports, criticize steel measures

Provincial Reporter
British Columbia leaders are welcoming a range of new measures from the federal government intended to support Canada’s lumber industry, but say the new supports for steel fall short of what the province needs.  The post B.C. leaders welcome new lumber supports, criticize steel measures appeared first on AM 1150.

B.C. launches review of post-secondary system amid funding crisis

Provincial Reporter
British Columbia is launching an independent review of the post-secondary education system.   The post B.C. launches review of post-secondary system amid funding crisis appeared first on AM 1150.
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Eby raises red flags as Ottawa, Alberta move toward pipeline agreement

Provincial Reporter
Premier David Eby says he warned Mark Carney that B.C. won’t support a new pipeline to the province’s north coast without Indigenous consent or private backing, amid reports Ottawa and Alberta have struck a deal to pursue the project. The post Eby raises red flags as Ottawa, Alberta move toward pipeline agreement appeared first on AM 1150.

Canada Post, postal workers reach agreement to end strike action

Business
After more than two years of negotiations, both Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) have reached agreements in principle covering the union’s urban and rural bargaining units.
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