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Bank of Canada cuts key interest rate to 2.5% as U.S. tariff risks shift
September 17, 2025 - 12:36 PM

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada cut its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point on Wednesday as the central bank worries less about inflation risks and more about a slowing economy.
Bank of Canada rate cut expected even as inflation ticks up to 1.9% in August
September 16, 2025 - 1:38 PM

OTTAWA — Most economists believe the Bank of Canada has a green light to cut interest rates on Wednesday after a last-minute inflation report showed price pressures were relatively tame in August.
Illegal gold mining is fuelling a 'mercury boom' in Mexico, poisoning people and the environment
September 15, 2025 - 9:00 PM

SAN JOAQUIN, Mexico (AP) — A drill echoes through narrow tunnels deep within the mountain where miner Hugo Flores bores into rock in search of one of Earth’s most toxic elements.
'Anxiety' for restaurateurs as B.C. job action escalates to liquor warehouses
September 12, 2025 - 1:42 PM

VANCOUVER — The head of a British Columbia restaurant industry association says businesses are in a state of "nervousness and anxiety" over possible liquor distribution disruptions as public service labour strife expands to several warehouses.
Americans mark the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks with emotional ceremonies
September 11, 2025 - 5:43 PM

NEW YORK (AP) — Nearly a quarter century has passed since the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, but for many, the emotions of the day remain raw as ever.
Eby doubles down on foreign worker program criticism as B.C. approvals drop sharply
September 09, 2025 - 5:08 PM

VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier David Eby is doubling down on his criticism of the temporary foreign worker program, calling out a Vancouver Starbucks and a Boston Pizza outlet in Richmond, B.C., for seeking to use the scheme to hire managers.
Former B.C. minister Katrina Chen 'furious' with Eby over foreign worker remarks
September 08, 2025 - 5:06 PM

VICTORIA — Former B.C. cabinet minister Katrina Chen says she is "furious" about calls by Premier David Eby to cancel or reform the temporary foreign worker program.
Expert 'taken aback' by Eby foreign worker claims, says axing program won't fix woes
September 05, 2025 - 4:23 PM

VICTORIA — Ending the temporary foreign worker program won't solve "deep structural problems" with housing and other issues in British Columbia, while it would create "problematic consequences" for labour availability, an immigration expert says.
Eby says temporary foreign worker program should be scrapped or reformed
September 04, 2025 - 4:16 PM

VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier David Eby said the temporary foreign worker program should "be cancelled or significantly reformed" because the province can't have an immigration system that's linked to high youth unemployment, while putting pressure on homeless shelters and food banks.
Economists split on BoC's next rate move after July inflation data
August 19, 2025 - 10:13 AM

OTTAWA — Economists say they found some encouraging signs in the latest inflation numbers but some warn the Bank of Canada might need a bit more convincing to cut its key interest rate next month.
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THOMPSON: Department of War name change comes with hefty bill for American taxpayers
OPINION Last month, President Donald Trump decided he liked the sound of Department of War a lot more than Department of Defense. It was - like so many Trump impulses - a move that did little to change reality other t

Why some bars and most breweries close early in downtown Kelowna
It’s 10:30 p.m. and the night feels young inside one of Kelowna’s charming breweries, but your hope of painting the town red is dashed by last call. That’s a pretty common experience for folks who aren’t familiar wit

Why Okanagan cannabis shops aren't dominating the black market
Law abiding cannabis companies in the Okanagan deal with the government taking its piece of the pie at every turn, while trying to compete with a black market that's still going strong. Cannabis in B.C. gets taxed at several points betw

The story behind the Shuswap's familiar and historic Trickle Inn
A large, charming white house with green trim has been a familiar site for people travelling through the Shuswap for decades. Perched on side of the Trans-Canada Highway in Tappen, the house was a family home for the Carlin family for sever

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Leaky septic and $20K debt: Vernon trailer park owner at a loss for what to do
Carol Goldstone is hoping a judge will make a reasonable decision about what to do with the Vernon trailer park she inherited in 1988. A couple of days ago she was served with a court summon
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Legislature hears about Osoyoos man's long wait for hip replacement surgery
OSOYOOS - Gaye Horn of Osoyoos is back home after after what she described as an “emotional roller coaster ride” to Victoria. Gaye went to the legislature on Monday, Feb. 20, at
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Efforts underway to find dog lost along Coquihalla Highway
A non-profit animal rescue organization is hoping the public can help find a dog that bolted while in transport on the Coquihalla Highway Saturday afternoon. Judanna Dawn with the Merritt-ba
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iN VIDEO: Okanagan musician's self-deprecating look at Canada, country music goes viral
Lake Country music producer Jordan Wiberg, who records under the pseudonym Clark W., has had his latest country hit, "Up here, in Canada" go viral. "I'm very surprised at
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iN PHOTOS: Cyclists enjoy new trail between Peachland and West Kelowna
Riders and hikers are exploring a newly constructed multi-use pathway running from Peachland below Highway 97 to a park in West Kelowna. Peachland resident Kim Kleineberg has hit the trail t
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North Okanagan woman faces trial over sexual abuse of young boy at ministry-funded home
VERNON - A former youth worker faces allegations of sexual assault and sexual touching against a minor in relation to an incident that occurred during her employment at a government-funded care ho
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Zip lines, alpine coaster, winter camping in Big White’s big plans for expansion
Big White has big plans for the future, including a massive expansion of housing, ski lifts, ski terrain and other all-season offerings including ziplines, winter “glamping” opportunit
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Update: Multiple COVID-19 cases reported on Kelowna and Kamloops flights
The BC Center for Disease Control is trying to reach passengers who shared flights with passengers now known to have had COVID-19, including several flights to Kelowna and one from Kamloops.
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Remember this? Man in Speedo caught on video waterskiing streets of Fernie
—This story was published in February 2020. Lisa Vincent happened to be in the right place at the right time to capture, on video, a Speedo-wearing man equipped with a set of skis ri
October 17, 2021 12:02 PM
New restaurant AT 509 making its debut in downtown Kelowna
There's a new restaurant coming to downtown Kelowna, and you'll never forget where to find it. It's AT 509, so named because the restaurant is located at 509 Bernard Avenue, form
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