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B.C. Hydro rate increases to be kept below inflation
The province will take action to ensure British Columbians have access to affordable power.The province stated that, as B.C. and Canada face threats from U.S. tariffs, B.C. Hydro's electricity rates will be kept relatively stable by keeping the rate increases below cumulative inflation."We must take urgent action ...
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Handful of fish: OC students prepare donation for community
Okanagan College (OC) culinary students had quite the catch on their hands when a whopping 2,000 pounds of Artic Char arrived in the College's culinary school, waiting for them to prepare, earlier this year.The generous donation from Road 17 Fish Farms provided the students with a hands-on lesson in large-scale food pr...
Mar 15, 2025
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community generosity
Canterbury Court residents donate to North Okanagan Hospice
The North Okanagan Hospice Society (NOHS) is thrilled to announce a generous donation of $11,200 from the residents of Canterbury Court. In a media release the NOHS said the substantial contribution is the culmination of a year's worth of fundraising efforts, including bake sales, contests, and various community events...
Mar 15, 2025
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3.75% Increases in '25, '26
B.C. Hydro rate increases to be kept below inflation
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3.75% Increases in '25, '26
B.C. Hydro rate increases to be kept below inflation
The province will take action to ensure British Columbians have access to affordable power.The province stated that, as B.C. and Canada face threats from U.S. tariffs, B.C. Hydro's electricity rates will be kept relatively stable by keeping the rate increases below cumulative inflation."We must take urgent action ...
1h ago
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Conservative Candidate
Former Vernon councillor to run in next federal election
Scott Anderson has officially made his foray into federal politics.The businessman and former Vernon city councillor was elected as the Conservative Party of Canada candidate for the new Vernon-Lake Country-Monashee riding. "Thank you so much to all the constituents of the riding of Vernon-Lake Country-Monashee fo...
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fish tales
Handful of fish: OC students prepare donation for community
Okanagan College (OC) culinary students had quite the catch on their hands when a whopping 2,000 pounds of Artic Char arrived in the College's culinary school, waiting for them to prepare, earlier this year.The generous donation from Road 17 Fish Farms provided the students with a hands-on lesson in large-scale food pr...
Mar 15, 2025
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British Columbia

B.C. hydro rates to increase in 2025, 2026 but remain among lowest in North America
VANCOUVER - British Columbia's energy minister says the province is setting annual rate increases for electricity for the next two years in response to rising demand for power and economic uncertainty. Adrian Dix says the government will be submitting a "rate stability direction" to the B.C. Utilities Commiss...
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3.75% Increases in '25, '26
B.C. Hydro rate increases to be kept below inflation
The province will take action to ensure British Columbians have access to affordable power.The province stated that, as B.C. and Canada face threats from U.S. tariffs, B.C. Hydro's electricity rates will be kept relatively stable by keeping the rate increases below cumulative inflation."We must take urgent action ...
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First Nation gets village site back from pulp company on B.C.'s Sunshine Coast
POWELL RIVER, B.C. - The Tla'amin First Nation and forestry giant Domtar have reached an agreement for the nation to reacquire a large portion of a historic village site along the B.C. Sunshine Coast. The nation and Domtar issued a joint statement saying the two sides took part in a ceremony to sign the agreement that ...
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Canada

Court denies certification of $2.5-million Black class action lawsuit
OTTAWA - A Federal Court judge has dismissed a motion to certify a proposed class action lawsuit that was launched by Black public servants in 2020 who alleged there was systemic racism within the public service. In an "order and reasons" document, Justice Jocelyne Gagné says the case doesn't sufficien...
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Former prime minister Brian Mulroney to be featured on Canada Post stamp
OTTAWA - Former prime minister Brian Mulroney will be featured on a stamp as part of Canada Post's 2025 lineup. Mulroney, who died last year, served as prime minister from 1984 to 1993. Canada Post says the stamp will pay tribute to Canada's 18th prime minister, who they say is heralded as one of the country's most &qu...
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Second set of remains found at Manitoba landfill confirmed as Marcedes Myran
WINNIPEG - A second set of remains found in a Winnipeg-area landfill have been identified as Marcedes Myran, who died at the hands of a serial killer in 2022, RCMP said Monday. The news came after one set of remains found during a search of the Prairie Green landfill was confirmed earlier this month to belong to anothe...
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Canadian forward Tani Oluwaseyi voted MLS Player of the Matchday after scoring twice
Canadian forward Tani Oluwaseyi has been voted Major League Soccer's Player of the Matchday after scoring twice in Minnesota United's 3-3 draw Saturday at Sporting Kansas City. The 24-year-old Oluwaseyi, taken in the first round (17th overall) of the 2022 MLS SuperDraft, has scored 10 goals and added eight assists in 3...
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Ten Canadians to watch in NCAA's men's and women's March Madness
March Madness is here, and with a number of Canadians looking to leave their mark. The NCAA men's basketball tournament begins Tuesday with the First Four, followed by 32 first-round contests on Thursday and Friday. The Final Four will be April 5, with the title game on April 7 in San Antonio, Texas. The NCAA women's t...
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Canadian teenage surfer Erin Brooks upsets world No. 1 in Portugal surfing event
PENICHE - Canadian teenage surfer Erin Brooks upset American Caitlin Simmers, the world No. 1 and defending World Surf League champion, on Monday to advance to the semifinals of MEO Rip Curl Pro Portugal. Brooks, 17, posted a quarterfinal score of 12.67 to defeat the 19-year-old American who scored 12.40. She will face...
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