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First Nations launch challenge of Site C damA group of First Nations has filed a lawsuit over a massive hydroelectric dam proposed in northeastern British Columbia, arguing the project would have a devastating impact on their traditional land.Dec 31, 1969
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Why two skulls unearthed in B.C. could be harbingers for future archeological woesLast June, landscapers working on a site in Kamloops, B.C., came upon a troubling discovery — two human skulls and jawbones.CanadaJan 27
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Winnipegger pushes to ban 3rd-party obituary sitesVan Ameyde believes the purchase options are misleading, as families are not notified of their loved one’s Echovita posting when it goes up.ConsumerJan 12
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Top court rules on pregnant women’s benefitsThe country's top court has ruled quickly and unexpectedly from the bench, siding with the B.C. Teachers' Federation in an employment dispute over maternity benefits.Dec 31, 1969
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Inquest into death at N.B. wind farm construction site calls for improved training, safetyThe inquest recommended made several recommendations, including establishing an on-site supervisor and conducting morning safety meetings to establish roles and review equipment.CanadaJan 13
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Former Montreal mayor Denis Coderre seeks bankruptcy protection, citing $1.1M debtFormer Montreal mayor and federal cabinet minister Denis Coderre has filed for bankruptcy protection, seeking relief from nearly $1.1 million in debt.PoliticsJan 14
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Pattullo Bridge closure to begin in early February, scheduled to last 1 weekStarting on Feb. 6, the Pattullo Bridge and the stal̕əw̓asəm (Riverview) Bridge will be closed to connect the roadways on either side to the new bridge.TrafficJan 26
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Drivers who went over overpass ‘likely not driving appropriately’ for snowy conditions: OPPOPP Sgt. Kerry Schmidt said that despite the snow on the side of the Highway 7/8 flyover, a result of Sunday's winter storm, road conditions were good.CanadaJan 28
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Supervised consumption sites aren’t linked to increased crime: McGill studyResearchers found reports either declined or stayed the same for crimes like assault, robbery and theft over $5,000. Only one type of crime went up when the sites opened.CrimeJan 6
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Photos show Highway 3 destruction from atmospheric river: 23 damaged sitesPhotos provided by the B.C. Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure shows the devastation along Highway 3 caused by the atmospheric river this week.TrafficDec 12, 2025
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B.C. mink farmers drop legal challenge of ban, citing costs after 4-year fightMink farmers in British Columbia and elsewhere in Canada are dropping their legal challenge over a pandemic-era ban in the province due to what they say are excessive legal fees.PoliticsDec 17, 2025
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Nearly 1 in 4 Canadian women in their 40s don’t have kids: StatCanCanada's birth rate in 2025 was at 9.94 per cent, which currently sits almost three times lower than what it was in the 1950s.CanadaJan 27
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Highways closed, BC Ferries busy as holiday travel season continuesHighway 3 between Hope and Princeton remains closed due to multiple damaged sites from the atmospheric river a few weeks ago as crews continue repairs.TrafficDec 23, 2025
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Discovery of 2 skulls on Kamloops property leads to debate over B.C. property rightsA private landowner was excavating their Kamloops property in June to make a community garden for seniors when they unearthed two human skulls.PoliticsJan 19
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Hegseth cites ‘fog of war’ while defending 2nd strike on alleged drug boatHegseth said he 'didn’t stick around' for the remainder of the Sept. 2 mission following the initial strike and the admiral in charge 'made the right call' ordering a second hit.U.S. NewsDec 2, 2025
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Dingoes found circling B.C. teen to be culled, Australia saysEnvironment Minister Andrew Powell said in the same statement that while euthanizing the animals was a tough decision, it's the "right call."CanadaJan 25
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Despite risk of encampment fires, City of Penticton has limited capacity to actAccording to the fire chief, crews have responded to fire-related calls at the encampment about 80 times since last March.CanadaJan 21
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Kelowna boasts highest vacancy rate of any Canadian metropolitan areaAccording to CMHC's annual rental market report, Kelowna's vacancy rate is now sitting at 6.4 per cent, up significantly from 3.8 per cent last year.CanadaDec 12, 2025
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B.C. RCMP help 71-year-old find shelter after 14 years unhousedBurnaby RCMP and city outreach workers helped a 71-year-old man who had been unhoused for 14 years move into temporary housing after being found living in an encampment.CanadaJan 31
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Rising drug poisonings prompt rare B.C.-wide alert over medetomidineThe BC Centre for Disease Control has issued a provincewide drug alert as poisonings rise, warning that medetomidine is increasingly present in the unregulated drug supply.CanadaJan 28