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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.

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. 

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.
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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...

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. 
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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.

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.

BCGEU plans to ramp up strike action after talks with province break down

Provincial
The head of the B.C. General Employees Union says job action will escalate to more front-line services after the latest round of talks with the province broke down this week. 
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B.C. jobs minister says Trump’s film tariff threat too early to call

Provincial
British Columbia’s Jobs Minister Ravi Kahlon said it’s too early to tell if Donald Trump’s latest tariff threat against the film industry is legitimate. 

Eby welcomes federal decision to label Bishnoi gang as terrorists

Provincial
Premier David Eby said listing the Lawrence Bishnoi gang as a terrorist group is “the right move.”

Check your tread: B.C.’s winter tire rules kick in Wednesday

Provincial
Ready or not, winter tire season starts this week in British Columbia this Wednesday.

Local governments get more time to consult on Heritage Conservation Act overhaul

Provincial
The Union of B.C. Municipalities have welcomed the province’s decision to extend consultations on a controversial overhaul of the Heritage Conservation Act. 
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B.C. Transit marks Truth and Reconciliation Day with orange ribbons

Provincial
B.C. Transit is partnering with local governments to mark Truth and Reconciliation Day on Tuesday, Sept. 30

Province returning bargaining table with public service union after month-long strike

Provincial
The union representing thousands of striking public service workers in B.C. said it will return to the bargaining table with the Public Service Agency on Monday.

More involuntary care beds coming, Eby tells UBCM

Provincial
Premier David Eby addressed mayors and other delegates Friday at the annual Union of B.C. Municipalities convention in Victoria. 

Federal housing minister touts housing plan to local B.C. officials

Provincial
Housing and infrastructure minister Gregor Robertson promoted the federal government’s new affordable housing initiatives to local government officials in Victoria on Friday. 
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Canada Post strike enters new phase as CUPW denounces government reforms

Business
The Canadian Union of Postal Workers launched a nationwide strike in opposition to sweeping federal postal reforms, denouncing what it called an “attack” on public mail service.

Postal workers strike as Ottawa signals end of door-to-door delivery

Business
The Canadian Union of Postal Workers launched an immediate nationwide strike Thursday after the federal government ordered Canada Post to begin a sweeping overhaul that could spell the end of traditional door-to-door delivery.

B.C. Conservative leader calls for repeal of Indigenous rights legislation

Provincial
B.C. Conservative Leader John Rustad said Indigenous title rights and private property rights cannot co-exist with private property rights.  

Ostrich farm granted temporary stay of CFIA Cull order: agency to remain at farm

Provincial
The Universal Ostrich Farm in Edgewood was in a celebratory mood late Wednesday morning after owners learned the Supreme Court of Canada granted an interim stay of a cull ordered by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.
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Municipal leaders call on province to step up response to street disorder

Provincial
Mayors from across British Columbia are calling on the province to take urgent action to address the homelessness and addiction crisis facing their communities.  

B.C. economy holding steady despite tariffs, finance minister tells UBCM

Provincial
B.C. Finance Minister Brenda Bailey said the province's economy has remained steady despite global trade conflicts and rising costs.  

Vees WHL Launch TODAY!

Penticton Vees
The Penticton Vees are excited to announce their WHL Launch Party celebrating their inaugural WHL season, which will take place Wednesday Sept. 24 at Gyro Park from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Emily Lowan wins leadership of B.C. Greens

Provincial
Emily Lowan is the next leader of the B.C. Greens Party. It was a decisive win for the 25-year-old Victoria resident, who received 3,189 votes.
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Recall of Shaikh Al Kar halva products expands in B.C.

Provincial
A recall of Shaikh Al Kar products due to possible salmonella contamination has expanded to more types of halva sold in British Columbia.

More than 12,500 public service workers taking job action as BCGEU ramps up strike

Provincial
The B.C. General Employees Union is again ramping up job action, amid what it says is now the longest public service strike in the province's history.

RCMP and CFIA convoy locks down ostrich farm, owners arrested

Provincial
The owners of Universal Ostrich farm in Edgewood, BC were removed from the property and arrested by RCMP Tuesday afternoon.

B.C. mayors say they need more help with burdens of housing, street disorder

Provincial
Street disorder, addictions and homelessness are a major topic as local government leaders and other officials gathered for the annual Union of B.C. Municipalities convention.
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Elenore Sturko booted from Conservative caucus after Rustad survives leadership review

Provincial
Surrey-Cloverdale MLA Elenore Sturko will sit as an Independent after leader John Rustad kicked her out of the Conservative caucus. 

Vees Split in WHL Debut

Penticton Vees
The Penticton Vees bounced back in a big way on Saturday night. Following a 5-0 loss in Victoria, the Vees picked up a win over Vancouver.

John Rustad survives B.C. Conservative leadership review

Provincial
John Rustad has survived a leadership review by the B.C. Conservatives. 

BCGEU workers strike at B.C. liquor and cannabis distribution sites

Provincial
The union representing roughly 34,000 public service workers in British Columbia said it is ramping up job action at liquor and cannabis warehouses as a strike enters its fourth week. 
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Convoy descends on ostrich farm, owners fear cull will proceed

Provincial
A convoy that included members of the RCMP and Canadian Food Inspection Agency arrived in the early morning hours.

Infrastructure, housing, UNDRIP will top agenda as local governments meet in Victoria next week

Provincial
Members of local governments and First Nations are gathering in Victoria next week for the annual Union of B.C. Municipalities (UBCM) convention.

B.C. Conservatives support federal bill to classify intimate partner killings as first-degree murder

Provincial
B.C. politicians are voicing support for a federal Conservative bill that would classify the killing of an intimate partner as first-degree murder. 

“Please stop”: Eby says Alberta’s pipeline dream jeopardizes B.C. projects

Provincial
Premier David Eby said Alberta’s push for a new pipeline is a threat to existing major projects in B.C. 
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Premier Eby calls for “basic fairness” for B.C. ferry users during Ottawa trip

Provincial
Premier David Eby said he had “productive” meetings with Prime Minister Mark Carney and several senior officials during his two-day trip to Ottawa.

BCGEU expands job action to include some front-line services

Provincial
The union representing thousands of public service workers in British Columbia is ramping up job action again, this time affecting front-line services.

B.C. steps up fight against South Asian extortion threats with new RCMP-led task force

Provincial
The British Columbia RCMP will lead a specialized task force to improve the province’s response to extortion threats targeting the South Asian community. 

B.C. heat waves were made more likely by human-caused climate change, says report

Provincial
Heat waves that blanketed British Columbia in August and early September were made much more likely by human-caused climate change.
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Eby and cabinet ministers heading to Ottawa to promote major B.C. projects

Provincial
Premier David Eby and senior cabinet members are in Ottawa for two days to meet with Prime Minister Mark Carney and promote major B.C. projects. 

Premier David Eby defends speechwriting contract with comedian

Provincial
Premier David Eby is facing criticism from the Opposition Conservatives over a speech-writing contract with a comedian.

Public sector workers escalate job action as strike enters third week

Provincial
The B.C. General Employees Union and the Professional Employees Association are escalating job action as their members enter a third week of strikes. 

B.C. approves environmental certificate for massive LNG project on northern coast

Provincial
British Columbia has given the green light to a floating liquified natural gas (LNG) export facility on B.C.’s northern coast. 
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B.C. forecast to reach record high $11.6B deficit this year

Provincial
British Columbia’s deficit is only going up, according to the latest budget update.

B.C. Green candidates shared visions for party future in weekend leadership debate

Provincial
B.C. Green party candidates faced off in a leadership debate Saturday in downtown Victoria. 
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