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B.C. driver with forged permit caught solo in HOV lane

Driver now faces criminal charges, as well as several tickets

Apr 24, 2025 12:28 PM Read more >

$5 million building climate resiliency for Okanagan and Kootenay fruit growers

The projects include wind machines, heaters, netting and a freeze chamber to test bud hardiness

Apr 24, 2025 12:00 PM Read more >

UBC Okanagan construction site to reach records with concrete pour

The pour is estimated to take 22 hours

Apr 24, 2025 11:52 AM Read more >

Accused in dangerous driving death in Nanaimo dies in custody

Pre-trial conference for Michael Rennie's case had been scheduled for April 25 in Victoria

Apr 24, 2025 11:22 AM Read more >

City of Duncan to pay residents to plant trees at home

City to offer rebates to plant trees on private lands

Apr 24, 2025 10:43 AM Read more >

B.C. jobs minister announces funding for 4 business expansions

Projects in Nelson, Langley, Penticton and Castlegar will receive grants

Apr 24, 2025 10:21 AM Read more >

Kelowna sculptor Robert Dow Reid, creator of iconic landmarks, dies at 91

Robert Dow Reid created The Sails, the dolphin sculpture at Rhapsody Plaza, and much more

Apr 24, 2025 10:04 AM Read more >

Major crimes investigating body discovered in burnt out vehicle near Merritt

Highway 97C was impacted for nearly 26 hours

Apr 24, 2025 9:07 AM Read more >

Elections Canada to fix cards sending B.C. residents to polling station 90 km away

NDP candidate confirms Elections Canada working to resolve issue for Revelstoke constituents whose cards indicated voting April 28 happens in Trout Lake

Apr 24, 2025 8:52 AM Read more >

B.C. man found guilty of attacking 69-year-old with his own wheelchair

Justin McQuarrie was guilty of assault with use of a weapon and robbery in Victoria

Apr 24, 2025 8:46 AM Read more >