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Coldstream seeking funds for FireSmart projects
The District fo Coldstream will look at outside funding opportunities to maintain its FireSmart programs and activities.District Council voted in favour of directing staff to apply for a grant from the Union of B.C. Municipalities Community Resiliency Investment Program - 2025 FireSmart Community Funding and Supports.T...
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70% Load Restriction
Load restrictions to take effect in Spallumcheen Thursday
The Township of Spallumcheen will implement load restrictions Thursday.Effective February 27, almost all municipal roads within the township will be limited to 70 per cent of Legal Axel Loading.The only exceptions where vehicles will be able to have 100 per cent loads will be: Pleasant Valley RoadBlattner RoadThe Indus...
17h ago
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CFNO Grant Program
Smart and Caring Community Grant applications to be accepted through March
Organizations in the North Okanagan wishing to access some funding will have an opportunity next month.Community Foundation North Okanagan (CFNO) will accept applications for the 2025 Smart & Caring Community Grants program from March 1st to 31st.CFNO has $300,000 to be distributed through the program to support in...
18h ago
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What Matters
Funding for FireSmart Activities
Coldstream seeking funds for FireSmart projects
17h ago

U.S. President Trump takes to social media to defend hockey legend Wayne Gretzky
CFNO Grant Program
Smart and Caring Community Grant applications to be accepted through March
18h ago
$18M Borrowing Ask
Alternate Approval Process proposed for new filtration system for Mission Hill Water Treatment
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Okanagan

Illness Outbreaks
Illness outbreaks declared at long-term care facilities in Kelowna, Lumby
Interior Health declared two illness outbreaks at senior living facilities in the Okanagan Tuesday.IH said reported a gastrointestinal infection outbreak at the Orchard Manor long-term care facility Feb. 25.A respirator infection was also declared at the Monashee Mews long-term care facility that same day.Both outbreak...
22h ago
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growth and change
The changing face... and height of Kelowna's Pandosy neighbourhood
Kelowna City Council has approved a development permit for an 11-storey mixed use condo building at 2606-2696 Pandosy Street.The building looks set to make a major statement and will change the viewscape of the Pandosy Urban Centre.The changing face and height of Pandosy pic.twitter.com/xvBhfYmjHq— Glenn Hicks (@...
23h ago
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warning signs
Power shortfall threatens Kelowna's development growth: UDI
A stark warning Tuesday from The Urban Development Institute in Kelowna.In a press release, the advocacy group for local development said Kelowna's real estate industry is facing major uncertainty as FortisBC warns it can't guarantee power for new developments until at least 2027. Developers said the delay could stall ...
Feb 25, 2025
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CFNO Grant Program
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Illness Outbreaks
Illness outbreaks declared at long-term care facilities in Kelowna, Lumby
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British Columbia

Amid tariff and trade war talk, small-town mayors try to keep it friendly on border
Osoyoos Mayor Sue McKortoff likens the situation facing the scenic B.C. community just a few kilometres from the U.S. border to that of her own family. She said she's been asked recently how she deals with her Canadian daughter being married to an American, given the current tensions between the two nations, fuelled by...
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B.C.'s NDP government survives non-confidence vote brought forward by Conservatives
VICTORIA - The British Columbia government has survived a non-confidence vote after the Opposition Conservative party wasted no time in trying to overthrow the NDP. In a vote that split along party lines, a motion brought forward by Opposition leader John Rustad was narrowly defeated, with every Conservative member vot...
13h ago
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B.C. looks at 'coalition of willing' to expand trade within Canada, premier says
VICTORIA - British Columbia Premier David Eby says provinces and territories "need to start acting like a country" on trade and he's willing to enter bilateral agreements with other jurisdictions if the federal government can't get an agreement. Eby says his government could enter a "coalition of the wil...
18h ago
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Canada

Manitoba becomes first province to join national pharmacare program with $219M deal
OTTAWA - Manitoba became the first province to officially join Ottawa's pharmacare program today, giving it access to federal funding to cover the cost of birth control and diabetes medications. Health Minister Mark Holland made the announcement in Winnipeg this morning. The federal government will spend $219 million o...
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When are tariffs expected, and on what? Key dates in the Canada-U.S. trade dispute
OTTAWA - U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday said he still intends to slap Canada with tariffs next week after a monthlong reprieve. But Canadians confused about Trump's plans aren't alone, with the U.S. president at times contradicting himself about his own tariff plans. Timelines for when countries are hit with w...
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Supreme Court will not hear constitutional challenges of Canada's no-fly regime
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada will not hear constitutional challenges of the no-fly regime from two men who were prevented from boarding flights in Vancouver. The federal government is responsible for screening passengers against the Secure Air Travel Act watchlist, commonly known as the no-fly list. Federal off...
1h ago
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Canadians looks to make their mark at NRL rugby league combine in Las Vegas
Five Canadians are looking to make their mark in Las Vegas this week as Sin City showcases rugby league. While top club teams from Australia's National Rugby League (NRL) and England's Super League are showcased at Allegiant Stadium on Saturday, the Canadian players are taking part in the NRL Combine, looking to earn a...
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U.S. President Trump takes to social media to defend hockey legend Wayne Gretzky
U.S. President Donald Trump has come to Wayne Gretzky's defence amid criticism from Canadians regarding the hockey legend's support of Trump and the United States. On his Truth Social platform, Trump praised Gretzky as "the greatest Canadian" and emphasized his loyalty to Canada. Trump also stated that he doe...
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A Lim Kim leads LPGA tournament in Singapore by a stroke over Charley Hull after the first round
SINGAPORE (AP) - A Lim Kim tamed swirling winds to shoot a 4-under 68 and take a one-stroke lead after the first round of the HSBC Women's World Championship on Thursday. Kim had five birdies but bogeyed the par-5 16th in tough windy conditions on the Tanjong course at Sentosa Golf Club. Charley Hull of England was in ...
3h ago
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