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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...
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Icy Road Conditions
Spallumcheen warns incoming rain could cause icy road conditions
The Township of Spallumcheen has warned that rain in the forecast could cause adverse road conditions in the area.With the rain, and temperatures in the North Okanagan increasing, the Township said there was a risk of increased ice buildup on area roads, especially those with gravel surfaces.The municipality will dispa...
16h ago
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Concerns about Septic System Plan
Petition to be brought forward to protect Kalamalka Lake
A petition advocating for protection of Kalamalka Lake will be delivered to the local MLA and the health authority Friday.The Society for the Protection of Kalamalka Lake have collected over 3,000 signatures, and members of the organization will dress in blue and present the document to Harwinder Sandhu's office on the...
16h ago
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Food Growth Task Force
Provincial task force to focus on food security, growth and economy
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Icy Road Conditions
Spallumcheen warns incoming rain could cause icy road conditions
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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...
15h ago
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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...
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Prohibited Contribution Fines
Two monetary penalties issued for 2022 election in Kelowna
ElectionsBC has issued three administrative monetary penalties in relation to the 2022 General Local Elections, including two in Kelowna.The non-partisan agency that oversees elections in British Columbia issued the fines against Spirit Alliance and Michael Dudenhoeffer in Kelowna Wednesday, Feb. 18.Spirit Alliance was...
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Ex-coroner says B.C.'s drug policy overhaul looks like 'impulsive political decision'
British Columbia's former chief coroner says she's disappointed by the province's overhaul of its program that provides prescription alternatives to toxic street drugs, a shift she says "feels like a really impulsive political decision." Lisa Lapointe said the move to a "witnessed-only" model in whi...
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Police release names of victims in Abbotsford, B.C. double homicide
ABBOTSFORD, B.C. - Police have released the names of the two victims in an Abbotsford, B.C., double homicide in January. A statement from the province's Integrated Homicide Investigation Team says police responded to a vehicle fire in Sumas Mountain Regional Park on Jan. 3 and found a 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander engulfed...
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B.C. task force aims to grow agriculture, food processing industries
British Columbia is launching a task force focused on growing the agriculture and food processing industries after years of struggle due to climate, labour concerns and now the threat of tariffs from the United States. Agriculture Minister Lana Popham says the task force will provide recommendations to government in th...
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Canada

Prince Edward Island Premier Dennis King to resign today, Rob Lantz to replace him
CHARLOTTETOWN - Today is the last day in office for Prince Edward Island Premier Dennis King, who announced Thursday he is stepping down in the interest of his family and the people of the Island. The Progressive Conservative caucus says it has chosen Education Minister Rob Lantz as interim party leader and 34th premie...
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Ex-coroner says B.C.'s drug policy overhaul looks like 'impulsive political decision'
British Columbia's former chief coroner says she's disappointed by the province's overhaul of its program that provides prescription alternatives to toxic street drugs, a shift she says "feels like a really impulsive political decision." Lisa Lapointe said the move to a "witnessed-only" model in whi...
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Internal military report blames botched shooter drill on poor organization
OTTAWA - An internal report blames a lack of communication for a debacle on a Canadian Armed Forces base last fall, when masked men taking part in active-shooter drill fired blanks at civil servants who didn't know it was a training exercise. During the drill, which took place on Nov. 12 at a service depot at CFB Longu...
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Italian skier Brignone wins, Shiffrin takes 'big step' as 25th in her first GS race after injury
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New York Yankees drop ban on beards, 49 years after it was imposed by owner George Steinbrenner
TAMPA. Fla. (AP) - The New York Yankees dropped their ban on beards Friday, 49 years after it was imposed by owner George Steinbrenner. Current owner Hal Steinbrenner, son of The Boss, announced the change Friday before the team's spring training opener. "In recent weeks I have spoken to a large number of former a...
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