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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...
11h 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...
11h ago
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Food Growth Task Force
Provincial task force to focus on food security, growth and economy
11h ago
Icy Road Conditions
Spallumcheen warns incoming rain could cause icy road conditions
11h ago

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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...
11h 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...
12h ago
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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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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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70% of Canadians support retaliatory tariffs on United States: poll
OTTAWA - Seventy per cent of Canadians are in favour of dollar-for-dollar retaliatory tariffs on the United States, a new poll suggests. Nearly half of respondents to the Leger poll - 45 per cent - said they were strongly in favour of such tariffs, while 25 per cent said they were somewhat in favour. U.S. President Don...
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Fans from coast to coast celebrate Canada's epic win over U.S. in 4 Nations final
MONTREAL - Elated fans across the country are celebrating Canada's victory over the United States in the hotly-anticipated 4 Nations Face-Off final. Against a politically-charged backdrop, Canada's Connor McDavid scored the winner in a spectacular overtime finish against the country's fierce North American rival Thursd...
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McDavid the hero as Canada bests U.S. 3-2 in OT to win 4 Nations Face-Off final
BOSTON - Connor McDavid scored at 8:18 of overtime as Canada defeated the United States 3-2 in a riveting 4 Nations Face-Off final Thursday. The Edmonton Oilers captain took a pass off from Mitch Marner in front ripped a shot past Connor Hellebuyck to set off wild celebrations. Nathan MacKinnon and Sam Bennett had the ...
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Saprissa downs Vancouver Whitecaps 2-1 in CONCACAF Champions Cup play
SAN JOSÉ - The Vancouver Whitecaps opened their season with a 2-1 loss to Costa Rican side Deportivo Saprissa in a CONCACAF Champions Cup matchup on Thursday. Ariel Rodriguez came off the bench and scored with just seconds left in injury time to give Saprissa their first lead of the game. Whitecaps captain Ryan ...
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