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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.

‘They protected their students’: Teachers praised after Bella Coola bear attack

Fish & Wildlife
Twenty people were caught up in a grizzly bear attack in Bella Coola that sent three children and a teacher to hospital in Vancouver.

Vees Game Night

Penticton Vees
Just one game for your Penticton Vees this weekend, and it's tonight as the Vancouver Giants will be in town for a 7pm puck...

B.C. introduces new digital tools for pre-fab housing contruction

Provincial Reporter
BC Housing is rolling out a new online tool aimed at speeding up the construction of affordable housing.  The post B.C. introduces new digital tools for pre-fab housing contruction appeared first on AM 1150.

B.C. passes bill to fast-track $6B North Coast transmission line

Provincial Reporter
The government’s bill to accelerate the construction of the North Coast Transmission Line passed third reading Wednesday evening, despite opposition from B.C. Conservatives and the Greens. The post B.C. passes bill to fast-track $6B North Coast transmission line appeared first on AM 1150.
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B.C. leaders sound off on potential Alberta–Ottawa pipeline agreement

Provincial Reporter
Provincial leaders responded Wednesday to reports of an agreement in the works between Alberta and the federal government on a new pipeline project to British Columbia’s north coast.  The post B.C. leaders sound off on potential Alberta–Ottawa pipeline agreement appeared first on AM 1150.

New agreement aims to boost interprovincial trade

Provincial Reporter
A new agreement signed Wednesday aims to make it easier for businesses to sell products across Canada. The post New agreement aims to boost interprovincial trade appeared first on AM 1150.

Mortgage delinquency rose in B.C. last quarter, despite national declines

Provincial Reporter
The number of British Columbia homeowners defaulting on their mortgage payments continued to rise in the second quarter of 2025, even as the national rate fell for the first time in three years.  The post Mortgage delinquency rose in B.C. last quarter, despite national declines appeared first on AM 1150.

B.C. retreats from target of 100 per cent electric vehicle sales by 2035

Provincial Reporter
British Columbia is looking to scale back its targets for zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) sales, from its goal of 100 per cent by 2035.  The post B.C. retreats from target of 100 per cent electric vehicle sales by 2035 appeared first on AM 1150.
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Vees/Oil King OT Thriller

Penticton Vees
The Penticton Vees fought their way back from a 2 goal deficit to force their Tuesday night game against Edmonton to overtime. Blake Fiddler...

Total Tuesday Night

Penticton Vees
Big night for the Vees on home ice w/ their 'Total Tuesday' game, but, 1st a quick review of the past weekend where Penticton...

B.C. outlines new 10-year economic strategy, with an eye to federal defence

Provincial
British Columbia is laying out a new 10-year plan to get major projects built and bolster the province’s skilled workforce, while playing a bigger role in national defence.

B.C. outlines new 10-year economic strategy, with an eye to federal defence

Provincial Reporter
British Columbia is laying out a new 10-year plan to get major projects built and bolster the province’s skilled workforce, while playing a bigger role in national defence. The post B.C. outlines new 10-year economic strategy, with an eye to federal defence appeared first on AM 1150.
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MPs approve federal budget in tight vote, averting a snap election

National
A narrow majority of MPs voted in favour of the Liberal government’s budget Monday, avoiding another federal election.

Vees Weekend Preview

Penticton Vees
A pair of games for your Penticton Vees this weekend, but, 1st a quick review from Wed. night: LETHBRIDGE 5, VEES 2. -A tough one Wednesday...

Vees Game Night!

Penticton Vees
A quiet weekend for your Penticton Vees, with just one game over the weekend, a home ice win over Seattle on Friday night. VEES 4...

Vees Game Night!

Penticton Vees
The Penticton Vees back on the ice tonight at the SOEC, looking to get back in the win column after a 6-2 defeat on...
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Eby, First Nations leaders call on Ottawa to maintain oil tanker ban on B.C.’s north coast

Provincial
Premier David Eby and Coastal First Nations are calling on the federal government to uphold the oil tanker moratorium in British Columbia’s northern waters. 

B.C. forests minister heads to Asia for trade mission

Provincial
British Columbia’s Forests Minister Ravi Parmar will lead a trade mission to Japan and South Korea, beginning Nov. 8.

‘Generational investment’: Ottawa’s 2025 budget focuses on housing, workers and clean energy

National
A “generational investment” is how Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne introduced the 2025 federal budget, a plan that pours money into housing, workers and clean-energy projects.

Vees in Victoria

Penticton Vees
The Penticton Vees picked up 3 out of a possible 4 points in Victoria over the weekend. SAT - Vees 6, Victoria 3. -The Vees extended...
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Vees Total Tuesday Night

Penticton Vees
The Penticton Vees announced today Total Tuesday presented by Total Restoration on Tuesday, Nov. 18 against the Edmonton Oil Kings. Puck drop is scheduled...

Vees Fall To Tigers

Penticton Vees
The Penticton Vees fell by a 3-1 score to the Medicine Hat Tigers in a tightly contested Monday night battle at the South Okanagan...

Treat or Treat and Tigers!

Penticton Vees
The Penticton Vees split their weekend games, and gear up for some home action tonight again at the SOEC! FRIDAY - Wenatchee 4, Penticton 2. -The...

Vees Summerland Night

Penticton Vees
It’s a BCHL rematch — and this one’s for Summerland! We’re celebrating Summerland residents at the SOEC on Friday night as the Penticton Vees take on...
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BC. Conversative management committee says Rustad should step down as leader

Provincial
The B.C. Conservative Party's management committee says the party is in turmoil and is calling on John Rustad to immediately step down as leader.

First Nations leaders condemn ‘alarmist’ comments on Cowichan title ruling

Provincial
The First Nations Leadership Council said it’s “deeply disturbed and angered” by what it calls alarmist comments by B.C. Conservative leader John Rustad about Aboriginal title rights.

B.C. proposes expanded job protections for workers with serious illness or injury

Provincial
British Columbia's government has tabled legislation aimed at improving job protections for workers with serious illness or injury.

Vees Split Weekend

Penticton Vees
The Penticton Vees 6 game point streak came to an end on Friday night at the SOEC, but, the team bounced back for a...
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B.C. Conservative MLA Amelia Boultbee resigns, urges Rustad to step down

Provincial
Penticton-Summerland MLA Amelia Boultbee said she’s leaving the B.C. Conservative caucus and called on party leader John Rustad to resign. 

B.C. government proposes more legislation to fast-track North Coast power project, with First Nations

Provincial Reporter
The British Columbia government tabled legislation Monday aimed at fast-tracking the construction of the North Coast Transmission Line (NCTL) and enable First Nation’s co-ownership of the project. 

Vees Ladies Night!

Penticton Vees
The Penticton Vees today announced Ladies Night on Oct. 18 at the South Okanagan Events Centre when they host the Vancouver Giants at 6:00PM. The...

Contactless payments coming soon to BC Transit riders

Provincial
Bus riders may soon have an easier way to pay for their fare, as BC Transit prepares to roll out contactless debit and credit card payments across its network through the Umo fare system.
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Vees Point Streak Continues

Penticton Vees
The Penticton Vees 1st WHL win streak came to an end yesterday afternoon at the South Okanagan Events Centre, but, an overtime loss keeps...

Canada Post to resume limited service as CUPW shifts to rotating strikes Oct. 11

Business
Canada Post says it will begin restarting mail operations this weekend as the Canadian Union of Postal Workers shifts from a national walkout to rotating strikes.

Interior Health names Sylvia Weir permanent president and CEO

Health
Weir, who was filling in as interim CEO after Susan Brown stepped down in June, will take over the job permanently, the health authority announced today. Weir was previously the organization's chief financial officer.

Vees Off To WHL Cup

Penticton Vees
The Penticton Vees will have six picks from their inaugural WHL Draft class representing their respective provinces in the 2025 WHL Cup.   Defenceman Thor Liffiton...
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B.C. and Alberta saw largest rent declines as prices fall across Canada, says report

Provincial
British Columbia and Alberta saw the largest declines in the price of apartment rentals over the past year, although B.C. remained the most expensive province for renters.

B.C. tables bill to hold vape companies accountable for health-care costs

Provincial
Proposed legislation would allow British Columbia to take legal action against vape manufacturers to recover health-care-related costs. 

Construction industry applauds B.C.’s proposed prompt payment legislation

Provincial
Construction industry groups in British Columbia are welcoming proposed legislation aimed at ensuring contractors are paid on time.

B.C. tables bills to strengthen laws against sexual violence

Provincial
The British Columbia government has tabled two bills aimed at addressing sexual violence, as leaders returned for the fall session of Parliament on Monday. 
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Eby and Smith clash over Alberta’s west coast pipeline plan

Provincial
Premier David Eby pushed back against Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s comments that his dismissal of a new west coast pipeline project is “un-Canadian.” 

More than 10,000 join striking public service workers at major legislature rally

Provincial
More than 10,000 public service workers and their supporters gathered outside the British Columbia legislature today as a strike by the B.C. General Employees Union (BCGEU) enters its sixth week.

MLAs return to B.C. legislature as fall session begins

Provincial
The fall session of the B.C. legislature began Monday with a rare lineup of four political parties represented in the chamber.

Vees Sweep Weekend!

Penticton Vees
The Penticton Vees put together their 1st winning streak in WHL team history, after sweeping 3 games this past weekend. Friday at SOEC - Vees...
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B.C. could face wet fall due to La Niña

Provincial
British Columbia could be in for a wet, rainy fall season as forecasters note an increased likelihood of a La Niña weather system developing this year.

CUPW slams Canada Post’s latest contract offers as ‘new lows’ in strike standoff

Business
The Canadian Union of Postal Workers said Canada Post’s latest contract proposals represent a major step backward.

B.C. libraries are stretched thin as provincial funding stays frozen

Provincial
Library directors and advocates in British Columbia say they are disappointed after Premier David Eby ruled out increased funding for libraries in the near future. 

Homelessness rises in 60 per cent of B.C. communities in latest count

Provincial
The latest provincial “point-in-time” count found that homelessness rose in more than half of the 20 British Columbia communities surveyed.
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Eby blasts latest “absurd” U.S. tariff on Canadian wood products

Provincial
British Columbia’s lumber industry is bracing for another hit after the latest U.S. tariff announcement on foreign wood products.

Eby pushes back as Alberta plans fast-track proposal for pipeline to B.C. coast

Provincial
Premier David Eby slammed Alberta’s latest push for a pipeline to British Columbia’s west coast Wednesday, saying he wants to work with the province on “real” projects that have private-sector backing.
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