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Audit of B.C. Crown corporation board appointments show 'gaps' in oversight
VICTORIA - An audit of board appointments at British Columbia's public-sector organizations shows that provincial oversight fell short when handling conflict-of-interest cases. The audit by the Office...
Feb 25, 2025
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 ...
Feb 25, 2025
Ukraine and US have agreed on a framework economic deal, Ukrainian officials say
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - Ukraine and the U.S. have reached an agreement on a framework for a broad economic deal that would include the exploitation of rare earth minerals, three senior Ukrainian official...
Feb 25, 2025
Ribfest organizers reportedly not reimbursed for event at O'Keefe Ranch
The organizers of Vernon Ribfest have expressed frustration with issues stemming from hosting the event in 2023.The barbecue event was held at O'Keefe Ranch that year, and a letter from the Vernon Rib...
Feb 25, 2025
Front-runner Carney's French under scrutiny after faux pas during Liberal debate
MONTREAL - The first major French test for Liberal leadership hopeful Mark Carney during Monday night's debate proved to be a tough slog. Carney, the former Bank of Canada governor, is the presumed fr...
Feb 25, 2025
Here's the latest as the Liberal leadership candidates face off in English debate
OTTAWA - In a few hours, Liberal leadership candidates Mark Carney, Chrystia Freeland, Karina Gould and Frank Baylis will square off in an English-language debate in Montreal. The event is set to run ...
Feb 25, 2025
Scherzer strikes out four in two innings as Blue Jays top Cardinals 3-2
DUNEDIN - Max Scherzer had a solid spring training debut for Toronto as the Blue Jays defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 3-2 on Tuesday. Scherzer started the game and struck out four of the six batters ...
Feb 25, 2025
Rustad says B.C. Conservatives having 'family' issues, amid defiance and disunity
VICTORIA - B.C. Conservative leader John Rustad says the party is having "family" issues ahead of its annual general meeting, with his attorney general critic defying his wishes and a lack of unity on...
Feb 25, 2025
Predatory sales, unfair contract terms a focus of B.C.'s new consumer protection laws
VICTORIA - The British Columbia government is making changes to its consumer protection laws to stop predatory sales and protect people from unfair business practices. The amendments to the law were i...
Feb 25, 2025
Vernon to invest in new video scoreboard for Kal Tire Place
The local hockey arena will be getting a new amenity to enhance the experience for both hockey fans and people attending events at the facility.Vernon City Council received a report at the regular mee...
Feb 25, 2025
