Police issue warning about door-to-door scam in Central Okanagan
Lake Country RCMP are warning homeowners and businesses about a scam currently operating in the region.
Crime
Mar 7
FortisBC accused of ‘greenwashing’ in B.C. lawsuit
An environmental group is suing natural gas utility FortisBC, accusing it of "greenwashing" its product through advertising, making the company seem more environmentally friendly.
Environment
Mar 26
B.C. unveils plans to regulate cryptocurrency mining electricity use
British Columbia is proposing legal changes that would allow the government to regulate the supply of electricity to cryptocurrency miners.
Environment
Apr 11
Senior police officers say B.C. is not better off after drug decriminalization
There is more controversy surrounding the B.C. government's drug decriminalization pilot program after comments from two of the most senior police officers in the province.
Health
Apr 16
Task force to tackle concerns about drugs in B.C. hospitals, health minister says
The move comes amid concerns about the presence of weapons and drugs raised by the B.C. Nurses' Union, and the circulation of a leaked health authority memo dealing with drug use.
Health
Apr 8
‘It just needs to stop’: Carbon price protesters slow traffic on Trans-Canada Highway
Hundreds of protesters, many waving Canadian and Alberta flags and holding "axe the tax" signs, blocked the major highway down to a single lane.
Canada
Apr 1
Stolen cheques, the disappearance of $32K and its mysterious return for one TD customer
The TD customer says back in November 2023, he made an alarming discovery in his bank account when he realized a $31,870 cheque had been cashed along with a second one for $1270.
Consumer
Mar 26
Provincial funding is key in helping Okanagan business mitigate wildfire risks
Owned by Westbank First Nation, Ntityix Resources LP has been working for the past decade to reduce wildfire risks in the Central Okanagan.
Canada
Mar 20
‘Second chance’: B.C. humpbacks, researchers feature in ‘Planet Earth’ episode
Humpback whales on the B.C. coast and the researchers who study them are featured in a new episode of 'Planet Earth III.'
Environment
Apr 22
‘Axe the Tax’ convoy hits B.C.’s roads, drivers could face disruptions
About 300 people gathered in Hope on Monday morning with the potential for traffic disruptions along highways 1, 3 and 5. They said protests will remain peaceful.
Canada
Apr 1
‘We’ve had enough’: Protests over carbon price hike halt traffic across Canada
Ottawa's planned $15-per-tonne increase in the federal consumer carbon price came into effect Monday, bringing the levy to $80 per tonne.
Canada
Apr 1
Israel says 99% of drones and missiles launched by Iran were intercepted
The Iranian attack on Saturday marked the first time Iran has launched a direct military assault on Israel, despite decades of enmity.
World
Apr 14
Okanagan’s first legal cannabis consumption patio to open in Penticton
A Penticton business is preparing to open the first legal cannabis smoking patio in the region.
Cannabis
Mar 5
Financial stress taking a toll on international students, advocates say
International students are finding themselves in difficult situations as the cost of living skyrockets in Canada and it becomes more difficult for newcomers to find work.
Canada
Mar 15
B.C. drought woes spur call for universal water metering
Despite recent rain and snow, data from the federal government found most of the Pacific region was under drought conditions as of the end of February.
Environment
Mar 6
Federal cash aims to boost B.C. home affordability plan
The province's newly announced 'BC Builds' initiative for middle-income earners is getting a $2-billion boost from the Canadian government, announced on Tuesday.
Canada
Feb 21
B.C. ridesharing drivers hold 1-day strike at YVR
Workers are holding their strike at Vancouver International Airport in Richmond, as they are unhappy with wages.
Canada
Feb 14
Alberta cabinet minister lays out what he believes is needed to resolve wine dispute with B.C.
Alberta craft brewers and distillers have become the latest point of contention in the province's wine war with British Columbia.
Consumer
Feb 20
Lynx Air never gets the chance to take off in Regina after ceasing operations
'We were looking forward to having a new ultra-low-cost carrier in our market,' James Bogusz, the Regina International Airport president, said Friday.
Canada
Feb 23
The West Block Transcript – Episode 31, Season 13
The West Block host Mercedes Stephenson speaks to a former Israeli prime minister, a reporter with The Globe and Mail and the Asia Pacific Foundation.
Canada
Apr 14
