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MLA Hon Chan says he doesn’t plan to resign as he faces assault charges

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Richmond Centre MLA Hon Chan said he has no immediate plans to resign after being charged with offences related to intimate partner violence.

Rising diesel prices likely to drive up goods, food costs: BC Trucking Association

Business Kate Brown -
The spat between Iran and the United States has reached one month and consumers might soon feel the pinch with certain goods likely to cost more if no solution is found.

Musqueam agreement won’t impact private property in B.C., Ottawa says

Provincial
The Musqueam Indian Band and federal officials say a recent rights recognition agreement covering parts of the Vancouver area does not affect private property rights.

Vees Set CHL Record

Penticton Vees
The Penticton Vees are back at home after a lengthy 6 game road trip, that saw the team add another milestone to their record...

B.C. to end twice-yearly time changes with move to permanent Daylight Saving Time

Provincial
British Columbians will spring forward for the last time this weekend. The province said Monday that B.C. will adopt permanent Daylight Saving Time when the...

Two candidates withdraw from B.C. Conservative leadership race

Provincial
MLAs Sheldon Clare and Steve Kooner said they’re withdrawing from the B.C. Conservative leadership race. Clare said in a statement on Friday he is suspending...
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Business leaders want to reopen HST debate in B.C.

Provincial
Premier David Eby has rejected the idea of British Columbia bringing back a harmonized sales tax, but B.C. business leaders and economists say it’s...

Eby to meet OpenAI CEO after company withheld information ahead of Tumbler Ridge shooting

Provincial
Premier David Eby said he will meet with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman about the company’s conduct related to the mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge. A...

Calls grow for public inquiry after Tumbler Ridge Shooting

Provincial
Premier David Eby did not rule out a public inquiry into the Feb. 10 mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, saying he would “use any...

Vees Weekend Wrap

Penticton Vees
The Penticton Vees record setting 14 game win streak for an expansion team came to an end on Friday night at the SOEC, but...
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Vees Weekend Preview

Penticton Vees
Your Penticton Vees back at it w/ 3 games in 3 nights this weekend, and look to extend their record setting 14 game win...

Vees Win Streak Hits 14!

Penticton Vees
3 games in 3 nights for your Penticton Vees...and...no problem, 3 more wins! FRIDAY - Penticton 6, Spokane 0. -The win streak hit 12 on Friday...

Vees Weekend Preview

Penticton Vees
Your Penticton Vees take an 11 game winning streak into this weekend, where they will play a trio of games. First up, some off-ice...

BC Hydro signs agreement to supply power to proposed Ksi Lisims LNG project

Provincial Reporter
The agreement was signed Tuesday in Prince George, where the B.C. Natural Resources Forum is being held this week. The post BC Hydro signs agreement to supply power to proposed Ksi Lisims LNG project appeared first on AM 1150.
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B.C. delays amendments to Heritage Conservation Act

Provincial Reporter
British Columbia is holding off on introducing amendments to the Heritage Conservation Act. The post B.C. delays amendments to Heritage Conservation Act appeared first on AM 1150.

Civil society groups give B.C. failing grade on 8 out of 10 “urgent” climate actions

Provincial Reporter
An annual report backed by hundreds of British Columbia organizations says the province is backsliding on its climate commitments. The post Civil society groups give B.C. failing grade on 8 out of 10 “urgent” climate actions appeared first on AM 1150.

B.C. Conservatives announce rules, dates for leadership race

Provincial Reporter
The B.C. Conservatives say it will announce a new leader on May 30. The party's leadership election organizing committee released the rules for the contest on Friday. The post B.C. Conservatives announce rules, dates for leadership race appeared first on AM 1150.

Vees’ Win Streak Into Double Digits

Penticton Vees
Your Penticton Vees inaugural season continues to be a successful one, as their win streak is now at 11 with a pair of weekend...
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End of B.C. drug decriminalization pilot marks a setback for drug policy reform in Canada, say advocates

Provincial Reporter
Harm reduction advocates say British Columbia’s decision to end its decriminalization pilot marks a major setback for drug policy in Canada.  The post End of B.C. drug decriminalization pilot marks a setback for drug policy reform in Canada, say advocates appeared first on AM 1150.

Peter Milobar, Caroline Elliott confirm bid for B.C. Conservative leadership

Provincial Reporter
Kamloops-Centre MLA Peter Milobar has joined the race to lead the B.C. Conservative Party, becoming the latest in a growing field of candidates vying to steer the party into the next provincial election. The post Peter Milobar, Caroline Elliott confirm bid for B.C. Conservative leadership appeared first on AM 1150.

Former Liberal minister announced bid for B.C. Conservative leadership

Provincial Reporter
Former B.C. Liberal cabinet minister Iain Black says he plans to run in the B.C. Conservative leadership race. The post Former Liberal minister announced bid for B.C. Conservative leadership appeared first on AM 1150.

B.C.’s decriminalization pilot to end this month

Provincial Reporter
British Columbia’s decriminalization pilot will come to an end after this month. Health Minister Josie Osborne said Wednesday the pilot didn’t meet expectations and won’t continue after it expires at the end of the month. B.C.’s three-year exemption from the federal Controlled Drugs and Substances Act came into effect in January 2023. It was aimed […] The post B.C.’s decriminalization pilot to end this month appeared first on AM 1150.
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Coastal First Nations draw firm line on oil tankers in meeting with Carney

Provincial Reporter
Coastal First Nations said they had a positive meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday, even as the group remains opposed to any moves that would allow oil tankers off British Columbia’s north coast. The post Coastal First Nations draw firm line on oil tankers in meeting with Carney appeared first on AM 1150.

Mushmoshi enoki mushrooms recalled in B.C. over listeria risk

Provincial Reporter
A brand of enoki mushrooms has been recalled in British Columbia due to possible listeria contamination. The post Mushmoshi enoki mushrooms recalled in B.C. over listeria risk appeared first on AM 1150.

B.C. leads country in rent declines as affordability pressures continue

Provincial Reporter
British Columbia again led the country in rent declines in December, according to the latest report from Rentals.ca and Urbanation. The post B.C. leads country in rent declines as affordability pressures continue appeared first on AM 1150.

Carney to meet with Coastal First Nations in Prince Rupert Tuesday

Provincial Reporter
Prime Minister Mark Carney will be in Prince Rupert on Tuesday for a meeting with Coastal First Nations. The post Carney to meet with Coastal First Nations in Prince Rupert Tuesday appeared first on AM 1150.
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B.C. saw net job growth in 2025 despite December losses

Provincial Reporter
British Columbia added 24,100 jobs overall in 2025, despite a loss of 3,300 in December. Statistics Canada’s report released Friday shows B.C.’s employment rate in December was unchanged from the previous month at close to 61 per cent, while the unemployment rate was also steady at 6.4 per cent. That remained lower than the national […] The post B.C. saw net job growth in 2025 despite December losses appeared first on AM 1150.

B.C. saw net job growth in 2025 despite December losses

Provincial
British Columbia added 24,100 jobs overall in 2025, despite a loss of 3,300 in December. Statistics Canada’s report released Friday shows B.C.’s employment rate in...

New judge appointed to serve in Penticton

Community
A new Provincial Court judge has been appointed to serve in Penticton, aiming to improve access to justice for residents of the South Okanagan.

New judge appointed to serve in Penticton

Community
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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B.C., Washington legislators sign new co-operation agreement

Provincial Reporter
A group of British Columbia and Washington state legislators say they have signed an agreement to collaborate on shared goals. The post B.C., Washington legislators sign new co-operation agreement appeared first on AM 1150.

B.C., Washington legislators sign new co-operation agreement

Provincial
A group of British Columbia and Washington State legislators say they’ve inked an agreement to work together on shared goals. The agreement, signed in Vancouver...

Vancouver’s Lapu Lapu Day festival to return with focus on healing after tragedy

Provincial Reporter
The organizers of the Lapu Lapu Day festival in Vancouver say remembrance and healing will be key parts of this year’s event, one year after an alleged vehicle attack left 11 people dead and more than two dozen injured. The post Vancouver’s Lapu Lapu Day festival to return with focus on healing after tragedy appeared first on AM 1150.

Vancouver’s Lapu Lapu Day festival to return with focus on healing after tragedy

Provincial
The organizers of the Lapu Lapu Day festival in Vancouver say remembrance and healing will be key parts of this year’s event, one year...
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Online booking, trip-tracking coming to HandyDART services, says BC Transit

Provincial Reporter
BC Transit has signed a contract with Vancouver-based technology company Spare to introduce a new digital platform for handyDART services. The post Online booking, trip-tracking coming to HandyDART services, says BC Transit appeared first on AM 1150.

Online booking, trip-tracking coming to HandyDART services, says BC Transit

Provincial
BC Transit has signed a contract with Vancouver-based technology company Spare to introduce a new digital platform for handyDART services. HandyDART is a door-to-door service...

Yuri Fulmer launches bid for B.C. Conservative leadership

Provincial Reporter
Vancouver-based businessman Yuri Fulmer said he’s running for the leadership of the B.C. Conservatives. The post Yuri Fulmer launches bid for B.C. Conservative leadership appeared first on AM 1150.

Yuri Fulmer launches bid for B.C. Conservative leadership

Provincial
Vancouver-based businessman Yuri Fulmer said he’s running for the leadership of the B.C. Conservatives. The investment firm owner also serves as chancellor of Capilano University...
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B.C. eyes deeper trade ties with India as Canada–India relations thaw

Provincial Reporter
Premier David Eby and Jobs Minister Ravi Kahlon will travel to India next week, marking British Columbia’s third trade mission to Asia in less than 12 months. The post B.C. eyes deeper trade ties with India as Canada–India relations thaw appeared first on AM 1150.

B.C. eyes deeper trade ties with India as Canada–India relations thaw

Provincial
Premier David Eby and Jobs Minister Ravi Kahlon will travel to India next week, marking British Columbia’s third trade mission to Asia in less...

Eby pushes refinery expansion over new pipeline

Provincial Reporter
Premier David Eby said he would rather see Canada build more oil refineries than a new pipeline to British Columbia’s northwest coast. The post Eby pushes refinery expansion over new pipeline appeared first on AM 1150.

Eby pushes refinery expansion over new pipeline

Provincial
Premier David Eby said he would rather see Canada build more oil refineries than a new pipeline to British Columbia’s northwest coast. His comments came...
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B.C. Conservatives announce committee to organize leadership race

Provincial Reporter
The Conservative Party of British Columbia has formed a committee to oversee its leadership race. The post B.C. Conservatives announce committee to organize leadership race appeared first on AM 1150.

B.C. Conservatives announce committee to organize leadership race

Provincial
The Conservative Party of British Columbia has formed a committee to oversee its leadership race. The party said Vancouver-based lawyer and former Conservative Party of...

B.C. lowers threshold for homeowner grants as housing market cools

Provincial Reporter
British Columbia has lowered the 2026 threshold for the provincial homeowner grant for residential properties to $2.075 million. That’s down from $2.175 million in 2025. The post B.C. lowers threshold for homeowner grants as housing market cools appeared first on AM 1150.

B.C. lowers threshold for homeowner grants as housing market cools

Housing
British Columbia has lowered the 2026 threshold for the provincial homeowner grant for residential properties to $2.075 million. That’s down from $2.175 million in...
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Raffi and Nardwuar among prominent B.C. appointees to Order of Canada

Provincial Reporter
Children’s entertainer Raffi and music journalist Nardwuar the Human Serviette were among the 13 British Columbians appointed to the Order of Canada at the end of 2025. The post Raffi and Nardwuar among prominent B.C. appointees to Order of Canada appeared first on AM 1150.

Raffi and Nardwuar among prominent B.C. appointees to Order of Canada

Provincial
Children’s entertainer Raffi and music journalist Nardwuar the Human Serviette were among the 13 British Columbians appointed to the Order of Canada at the...

Vees Ready for New Year

Penticton Vees
Your Penticton Vees are ready to hit the ice 1st thing in the New Year w/ a game tomorrow afternoon, but, 1st this review...

Vees Ready for New Year

Penticton Vees
Your Penticton Vees are ready to hit the ice 1st thing in the New Year w/ a game tomorrow afternoon, but, 1st this review...
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Youth parliament returns to B.C. legislature, marking a century-old tradition

Provincial Reporter
Young British Columbians returned to the legislature in the final days of 2025 as part of the B.C. Youth Parliament. The post Youth parliament returns to B.C. legislature, marking a century-old tradition appeared first on AM 1150.

Youth parliament returns to B.C. legislature, marking a century-old tradition

Provincial
Young British Columbians returned to take over the legislature in the final days of 2025.  BC Youth Parliament brings together 97 representatives between the ages...
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