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Police search for violent offender wanted on Canada-wide warrant  

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Nanaimo RCMP said a man wanted on a Canada-wide warrant may be in the area.

Summerland braces for tighter water use as drought level drops but shortages persist

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Summerland is moving to Drought Level 3, effective immediately, but could return to Level 4 later in the year depending on spring precipitation and summer temperatures.

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...

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.
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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.

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.
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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.

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.

‘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.
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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.

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.
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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.

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...
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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.

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.
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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...

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. 
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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...

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...
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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...

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.
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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...

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. 
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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.

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...
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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...

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.
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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.
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