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Coldstream exploring options for new welcome signs
The District of Coldstream are looking to update its signage at the municipal borders.A district staff report outlined two options for new "Welcome to Coldstream" signs.The first option was for two metal signs, erected at the boundary points of Highway 6.The metal signs and installation would cost $8,000, plu...
Feb 21, 2025
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Wildfire Mitigation Work
Prescribed burn planned to reduce wildfire risk in Vernon
A wildfire mitigation project in the Okanagan Landing area will take place next month.A report to Vernon City Council said a prescribed burn would take place in the area of Longacre Drive and Apollo Road in March. The area in the Okanagan Landing where the prescribed burn is planned (image courtesy of the City of Verno...
Feb 21, 2025
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Road Safety Advice
Road safety advocates warn of flooding as temperatures warm
Road Safety at Work has advised people to prepare for water pooling on roads.With temperatures rising and rain in the forecast, the road safety advocacy group said water could flood onto streets and highways."When water covers a road, it hides hazards like potholes, debris, or washed-out sections," Trace Acre...
Feb 21, 2025
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What Matters
Water Protection Petition
Petition to prevent septic system installation near Coldstream Creek delivered
Feb 21, 2025

CP NewsAlert: PM Trudeau arrives in Kyiv with other world leaders for summit
Coldstream Welcome Signs
Coldstream exploring options for new welcome signs
Feb 21, 2025
Wildfire Mitigation Work
Prescribed burn planned to reduce wildfire risk in Vernon
Feb 21, 2025

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Road Safety Advice
Road safety advocates warn of flooding as temperatures warm
Road Safety at Work has advised people to prepare for water pooling on roads.With temperatures rising and rain in the forecast, the road safety advocacy group said water could flood onto streets and highways."When water covers a road, it hides hazards like potholes, debris, or washed-out sections," Trace Acre...
Feb 21, 2025
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Food Growth Task Force
Provincial task force to focus on food security, growth and economy
The B.C. Government will form a new task force in preparation for tariff threats from the United States.As B.C. and Canada faces a threat of 25 per cent tariffs from south of the border, the new Premier's task force on agriculture and food economy will aim to increase the growth and competitiveness of B.C. products.&qu...
Feb 20, 2025
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Potential Flood Risks
Flood Watch issued for Merritt and the Nicola sub-basin
With temperatures starting to climb, a Flood Watch has been issued for a portion of the Southern Interior.The B.C. River Forecast Centre issued the warning for the Nicola sub-basin, which includes the City of Merritt, Thursday, Feb. 20.A report from the River Forecast Centre stated the area had experienced cold tempera...
Feb 20, 2025
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B.C. Conservative MLA backs lawyer in residential school row with Law Society
VANCOUVER - British Columbia's Opposition attorney general critic is questioning the "apparent mistreatment" of a lawyer after he asked for the rewording of Law Society training material about residential schools. Dallas Brodie of the B.C. Conservatives says on social media that she'll reach out to B.C. Attor...
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Gusts reaching 80 km/h expected in Victoria, parts of Metro Vancouver
VANCOUVER - Heavy rain over the weekend brought more than 100 millimetres of precipitation to parts of British Columbia's South Coast while gusts reaching 80 kilometres an hour are in the forecast. Environment Canada says the wake of a frontal system will bring high winds to Greater Victoria and the southern Gulf Islan...
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B.C. earthquake triggers concerns over sporadic alerts from national warning system
Southwestern British Columbia is recovering from the shock of Friday's earthquake, which has triggered some concern about the consistency and timing of alerts sent to residents. A federal seismologist says they are looking into the issue, but some variance on alerts sent to mobile devices can and does occur. The earthq...
Feb 22, 2025
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Canada

In the news today: PM Trudeau to attend summit in Ukraine: Zelenskyy
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... PM Trudeau arrives in Kyiv with other leaders Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and other world leaders have arrived in Ukraine's capital to mark the third anniversary of Russia's invasion of that country. The visitors arrived by trai...
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Ontario votes 2025: Ford expected to release platform as campaign enters final week
Ontario's main political party leaders are keeping things hot on the campaign trail to start the final week of the provincial election campaign. Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford is expected to release his party's official platform today - just three days before voters head to the polls. NDP Leader Marit Stiles...
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Off-road vehicles not safe for kids, Canadian Paediatric Society warns
TORONTO - The Canadian Paediatric Society is calling for better regulation and safety measures to protect kids riding off-road vehicles, including all-terrain vehicles and side-by-sides. The society says children and adolescents make up about a third of off-road vehicle deaths. In a statement released today, it says fe...
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Persistent Hanley comes up big for Flames in 3-2 win over Sharks
CALGARY - Life is good these days for Calgary Flames journeyman defenceman Joel Hanley. In his first game after the birth of his second child, the 33-year-old's first goal of the season and first career game-winner helped the Flames eke out a 3-2 National Hockey League victory over the San Jose Sharks. "Baby's hea...
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NHL roundup: Ovechkin's hat trick leads surging Capitals past Oilers 7-3
WASHINGTON (AP) - Alex Ovechkin scored his 880th, 881st and 882nd career goals to record a hat trick and move 13 goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL record and give the Washington Capitals a 7-3 victory over Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers on Sunday. Ovechkin beat Calvin Pickard clean with a wrist shot ...
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Ovechkin's hat trick leads Capitals past Oilers 7-3
WASHINGTON (AP) - Alex Ovechkin scored his 880th, 881st and 882nd career goals to record a hat trick and move 13 goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL record and give the Washington Capitals a 7-3 victory over Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers on Sunday, moving back atop the league standings. Ovechkin beat ...
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