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B.C. man gets 3 1/2 years for arson at Ukrainian pastor’s home
VICTORIA — A man who set fire to a pastor’s family home attached to a…
How undervaluation of Vancouver sites could cost millions in property taxes
VANCOUVER — Retired architect Michael Geller says he’s always keen to restore some “justice” to…
$30B in new investments needed to meet Canada’s critical mineral demand: report
TORONTO — A newly released report estimates Canada will need at least $30 billion in…
In the news today: World leaders, former PMs and protestors expected ahead of G7
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
B.C. forecasters issued high water advisories for numerous Interior rivers
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s River Forecast Centre has issued a high streamflow advisories for a…
Wildfire looming over Squamish, B.C., reached within 40 metres of homes
SQUAMISH — Drivers on British Columbia’s Sea To Sky Highway could see the smoke billowing…
Liberal MP criticizes Modi’s G7 invitation in meeting with Prime Minister Carney
OTTAWA — B.C. Liberal MP Sukh Dhaliwal said he met with Prime Minister Mark Carney…
City of Burnaby, B.C., to apologize to Chinese Canadians for past discrimination
A formal apology is being planned by the City of Burnaby, B.C., for its role…
Business leader says BC Ferries’ hiring of Chinese shipyard is ‘informed decision’
VICTORIA — A business leader on ferry-dependent Vancouver Island says BC Ferries made a “strongly…
Alberta premier says province is looking to entice private-sector pipeline builder
CALGARY — The Alberta government is working to entice a private-sector player to build a…
Former MP Charlie Angus says NDP became too focused on leader, TikTok likes
OTTAWA — The NDP suffered an “unmitigated disaster” in the last election because it lost…
Major projects will be slowed by court challenges if rights are violated: B.C. chief
OTTAWA — The regional chief for British Columbia said Wednesday that governments should not speed…
Minister flags concern over BC Ferries’ deal with Chinese state-owned shipyard
British Columbia’s transportation minister has raised concerns with BC Ferries about its decision to have…
Squamish, B.C., declares wildfire state of emergency as blaze looms over community
The District of Squamish has declared a local state of emergency due to an out-of-control…
Heat eases in parts of B.C., persists in Interior, as more temperature records fall
Environment Canada has lifted special weather statements about a record-breaking hot spell for much of…
Trigon gives green light to LPG export facility in Prince Rupert, B.C.
PRINCE RUPERT — Trigon Pacific Terminals is giving a green light to a new $750-million…
BC teacher with a history of touching female students barred for 1 year
His record dates back to 1988.
BC teacher who told student ‘get to work or I will kill you’ suspended
The teacher had made similar comments before.
Kelowna roofing firm fined $40,000 by WorkSafeBC
It's the fifth fine in two years.
B.C. ruling says note on ‘dinged’ car was binding contract between two lawyers
VANCOUVER — British Columbia’s Civil Resolution Tribunal says a note left on a car about…
North Okanagan agriculture company takes regional district to court over septic system
The regional district is concerned the septic system could contaminate Kal Lake.
iN NUMBERS: Jailhouse facts and figures in Kamloops, Okanagan
To help ease your curiosity we have some fun and some not-so-fun data about BC Corrections facilities in Kamloops and the Okanagan.
Kamloops film director wins support for debut feature on homelessness
Her debut film "Mary" is based on an emotionally charged short film she created a few years ago called "The Bench", which follows the uncertain and isolated life of a homeless teenager trying to survive a winter in Kamloops.
American company buys Kamloops bicycle wheel manufacturer
iNwheels
Kamloops company We Are One has been building bicycle wheels for nearly a decade. This week it was sold to an American company.