Category Archives: British Columbia
Jim Pattison Broadcast Group applies to purchase Q-101 FM in Merritt
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) is asking the public for input into the proposed sale of Merritt Broadcasting Ltd. to the Jim Pattison Broadcast Group (JPBG). Me...
Sep 10, 2020
Okanagan Mountie pens musical ride book
A horse crazy Penticton farm girl who grew up to become part of Canada's famed RCMP Musical Ride, is writing a series of children books based on her experiences.Katherine Hansen joined the RCMP musica...
Corey Fischer Sep 10, 2020
B.C. sets new daily record of COVID-19 cases at 139, hospitalizations climbing
VICTORIA - British Columbia reached a record of daily COVID-19 cases today as schools reopened across the province. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced 139 new cases for a provincial ...
Sep 10, 2020
B.C. report projects economic decline of 6.7 per cent, deficit near $13 billion
VICTORIA - British Columbia's financial outlook is being hammered by the COVID-19 pandemic, but the provincial government says a partial recovery is on the horizon next year. A Finance Ministry report...
Sep 10, 2020
Kyllo, Milobar among MLAs getting new critic roles for B.C. Liberals
A number of Interior MLAs have new critic portfolios as B.C. Liberal Leader Andrew Wilkinson shuffled his shadow cabinet. Kamloops-North Thompson MLA Peter Milobar moves from Environment to Labour. Sh...
Corey Fischer Sep 10, 2020
B.C. parents calling for remote learning options, fear kids will lose spots
VANCOUVER - Parents keeping their children home from schools that offer limited or no remote learning options are concerned spots in speciality programs could be lost unless the Br...
Sep 10, 2020
Vancouver airport upgrades stop as air travel declines because of COVID-19
RICHMOND, B.C. - The Vancouver Airport Authority is pulling the plug on some major infrastructure projects because it says the ongoing decline in air travel caused by the COVID-19 pandemic means ...
Sep 09, 2020
BC Ferries passengers must leave vehicles on enclosed decks beginning Sept. 30
VICTORIA - BC Ferries passengers will no longer be allowed to remain in their vehicles during sailings on major routes in order to self-isolate during the COVID-19 pandemic. The ferry servic...
Sep 09, 2020
100 new COVID-19 cases in B.C., just two in Interior Health
The province is reporting 100 new cases of COVID-19 Wednesday (Sept. 9), though just two were found in the Interior Health area.According to a news release from the provincial health ministry, the 100...
Corey Fischer Sep 09, 2020
Highly sought after wines available for pre-order
Okanagan wine lovers can go online this year to get a shot at purchasing highly sought after French wines in an annual offering from the B.C. Liquor Distribution Branch (LDB). Customers have the oppor...
Corey Fischer Sep 09, 2020

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