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B.C. facing calls to restrict non-disclosure agreements in the workplace

A B.C. legal advocacy group is urging the provincial government to ban workplace non-disclosure agreements in cases of gender-based violence.

B.C. consumer watchdog investigating StubHub over FIFA ticket complaints

StubHub is under investigation by British Columbia's consumer watchdog following complaints from FIFA World Cup fans who say they never received tickets they purchased.

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

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

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

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.

Vees Topple Tri-City

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

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

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

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.

Appeal court overturns key finding on DRIPA in case targeting B.C.’s mining claim system

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.
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Vees Weekend Wrap

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

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

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.

B.C. to centralize some health authority services in new standalone agency

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

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

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 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

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.
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B.C. milk testers strike over mileage pay

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.
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Canada Post, postal workers reach agreement to end strike action

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vees Weekend Preview

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!

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...
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Vees Game Night!

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

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

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

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.
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Vees in Victoria

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

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

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!

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...
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Vees Summerland Night

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

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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