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B.C.'s minimum wage increase draws mixed reactions

Minimum wage has lost ground to living wage since COVID pandemic

May 30, 2025 12:00 PM Read more >

Federal grant helps Ukrainian arrivals in Thompson Okanagan

Ukrainian Canadian Congress receives undisclosed amount to help newcomers from Ukraine to the region

May 30, 2025 11:33 AM Read more >

B.C. program seeks to stem street disorder, target repeat offenders

New program will allow local police to create tailored programs for their communities

May 30, 2025 10:23 AM Read more >

Ancient archeological site uncovered at new housing development in Princeton

The site is likely thousands of years old

May 30, 2025 9:57 AM Read more >

Surrey overdose death prompts call for supportive housing changes

Opposition critic for mental health and addictions says B.C. needs to provide better support and oversight

May 30, 2025 8:20 AM Read more >

Starkly divided B.C. legislature breaks for summer

Official Opposition ends the session complaining of improper remote voting in controversial bill's passage

May 29, 2025 5:44 PM Read more >

Convoy heading for B.C. ostrich farm to protest controversial cull

Protesters are leaving the Vernon Walmart parking lot for the Universal Ostrich Farm in Edgewood Friday morning

May 29, 2025 4:44 PM Read more >

'Blurgate': B.C. Conservatives take issue with Bill 15 vote

NDP MLA Rick Glumac had a blurred background when he cast a vote via video in key vote

May 29, 2025 4:43 PM Read more >

Skateboard legend Tony Hawk wows a crowd at new Smithers Skate Park

In a surprise visit to the northwest B.C. mountain town, Hawk helps Skate Society celebrate $1 million expansion

May 29, 2025 3:34 PM Read more >

Man who previously tried to argue 'sexsomnia' sentenced in Nanaimo court

Man guilty of  sexual assault, sexual interference of a person under the age of 16 years and possessing child pornography

May 29, 2025 3:17 PM Read more >