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No grapes, no tourists: Kelowna wineries suffer, make call for change

$1Billion loss felt by the wine industry linked to legislation banning short-term rentals, says Conservative Party of BC

Jul 31, 2024 3:02 PM Read more >

Unclear how end of B.C.'s vaccine mandate could impact staffing shortages

It means 2,692 health-care workers could return to work after having lost jobs for refusing the vaccine

Jul 31, 2024 2:59 PM Read more >

B.C. battling mental health, addictions 'crisis' with 500 new workers

The province is looking to add to its mental health and addictions workforce through an expansion of the Health Career Access Program

Jul 31, 2024 2:00 PM Read more >

Kelowna-based business helps launch opioid task force in U.S.

The Opioid Addiction Deterrence Task Force aims to decrease opioid use disorders

Jul 31, 2024 2:00 PM Read more >

$847K in contraband seized at Agassiz-area prison

Items seized include THC, steroids

Jul 31, 2024 1:48 PM Read more >

2 eagles rescued in B.C. after getting locked in fight, 1 flies into a scooter

A 3rd bald eagle was rescued after a suspected train strike

Jul 31, 2024 1:28 PM Read more >

B.C. crews fighting 336 wildfires, 2 new ones started in the last 24 hours

44 fires have been declared out in the last 24 hours

Jul 31, 2024 12:07 PM Read more >

Former Sooke CAO dies after battle with cancer

Sooke's former chief administrative officer died on July 30, 2024 after a brave battle with cancer

Jul 31, 2024 11:58 AM Read more >

Over 550 people injured in B.C. Day weekend crashes each year, ICBC warns

Crashes caused by driver fatigue particularly common during July and August

Jul 31, 2024 11:39 AM Read more >

BREAKING: Reports of landslide, 1 injured along Chilcotin River

An emergency response is underway to the Riske Creek/Hanceville area

Jul 31, 2024 10:42 AM Read more >