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Documents reveal more than 1,000 potential infractions left unchecked by B.C.’s energy regulator
March 08, 2025 - 12:00 PM
B.C. parties lean into ideology as Greens release tax-heavy election platform
October 01, 2024 - 4:37 PM

British Columbia's three major parties leaned into their ideological divides Tuesday, with the Green Party the first to release a full platform ahead of this month's provincial election.
FortisBC seeking clean energy projects to meet electricity demand in Southern Interior
September 10, 2024 - 2:00 PM

FortisBC wants to find Indigenous-led clean energy projects to meet the Southern Interior region’s growing need for electricity.
First Nation's geothermal project shows how fossil fuels can power next seven generations
July 21, 2024 - 4:30 PM

Elders and community members always knew something was bubbling under their feet on this remote B.C. First Nation territory.
A big boost for a climate solution: electricity made from the heat of the Earth
June 30, 2024 - 7:00 PM

One method of making electricity cleanly to address climate change has been quietly advancing and on Tuesday it hit a milestone.
Oliver winery receives highest honour at Canadian Wine Industry Awards
March 13, 2024 - 9:47 AM
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Oliver's Burrowing Owl Estate Winery took home the Canadian Wine Industry Award of Distinction during the 2024 Wine Industry Awards ceremony last night.
A long-overlooked climate solution, geothermal could be in for its hottest decade yet
December 29, 2023 - 1:00 PM

CALGARY - It's clean, renewable, and right there below our feet, but geothermal energy has largely remained undeveloped in Canada.
B.C. Green leader hopes voters see value in minority government
October 22, 2020 - 9:00 PM

VANCOUVER - The leader of the B.C. Green party is betting on a legislature in which one party doesn't hold all the power in the final days of a snap election campaign that began a week after her leadership victory.
Yukoners turn to farming to build self-sufficiency, market for local food
July 26, 2020 - 8:00 PM

Yukoners are turning to farming to boost self-sufficiency and build the market for local food, a trend local agriculture experts say is being reinforced by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Penticton city council looks at potential for green power project
January 07, 2020 - 3:38 PM

A $75,000 study to look at possible City of Penticton green power projects is recommending rooftop solar power and peak shaving strategies to supplement its power needs.
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THOMPSON: More questions than answers following Trump's attack on Iran
OPINION Just six months ago, President Donald Trump said he would “stop the chaos in the Middle East…prevent world war three”. Last week, President Trump ordered the bombing of three Iranian nuclear

iN NUMBERS: Beer, wine and spirits in Kamloops, Okanagan
Everyone loves to go on about how great the wine is in the Okanagan, but good ol’ beer and liquor is too often overlooked. Here are some numbers for wine, beer and spirits in Kamloops and the Okanagan: 8,830: Acres of viney

Texas governor calls for special session after vetoing a bill to ban THC-infused goods
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed a bill that would have banned consumable hemp products containing THC ingredients in the state, but said he's open to lawmakers passing a new effort to regulate what has become a boomin

Central Okanagan needs 20,000 new homes in five years
Cities around the Central Okanagan have been figuring out how many homes they need to build to keep up with the rising demand, but the regional district has taken a step back to look at the bigger picture. The Regional District of the Centr

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What’s the deal with the billboards next to the bridge in West Kelowna?
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June 30, 2025 6:00 AM
Innovative café opening in Vernon breaks down employment barriers
An artsy café opening in Vernon this summer will be operated by residents with diverse abilities as part of a broader movement for inclusivity. The Pup-n-Cup Café is not only a
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'Lived on love': Couple called Penticton encampment home for a year
If you were walking down any Penticton street in the middle of a nice summer day and saw Mathias Korkowski and Willow Wood walking hand-in-hand, you would likely think they are just another happy
June 27, 2025 6:00 PM
'Expensive umbrella': Musicians disappointed with new $1.6M stage in Kelowna's city park
The new outdoor Island Stage in Kelowna’s Waterfront Park is facing some fierce criticism from musicians who think it was a waste of money. The stage faces west into the sunset, has no
June 27, 2025 7:00 PM
Kelowna curling club fights $7,000 fine after serving beer to undercover teen
The Kelowna Curling Club has successfully fought a $7,000 fine after it served a 17-year-old a beer during the Canadian men's curling championship. According to a June 25 BC Liquor and C
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BC Tribunal rules against woman who took nude photos at work
A BC office worker has failed in her attempt to sue her ex after he gave management nude photos of her that she'd taken at work. The office worker, referred to as MR in a June 24 BC Civi
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Suspension for BC teacher who told stories about his high school girlfriend
A BC secondary school teacher who told vulnerable students personal stories about his high school girlfriend has been suspended. According to a June 24 BC Commissioner for Teacher Regulation
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What to know about the next James Bond movie now that Denis Villeneuve will direct it
In the 50-plus years of James Bond, the wait between films has never gone longer than six years. The next entry, and first since Daniel Craig's dramatic exit, may test that — but things
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Is Tide a pesticide? BC contractor who put detergent on rooftop sparks legal fight
A BC contractor that used Tide laundry detergent to remove moss from a condo building's roof has sparked a legal battle between the province and an arms length environment appeal board.
June 28, 2025 12:00 PM
New Interior Health CEO isn’t enough for Kelowna MLAs
Interior Health has a new CEO following the controversial Kelowna General Hospital pediatric unit closure, but local MLAs aren’t satisfied with the change. BC Conservatives Kelowna-Mis
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