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Kelowna business operators decry having to pay to voice crime concerns at public forum
by Klaudia Van Emmerik on January 17, 2026 at 1:29 am
The Jan. 27 event at the Kelowna Community Theatre requires business operators to pre-register and pay.
Blown tires, damaged vehicles reported as massive potholes riddle Coquihalla Highway
by Victoria Femia on January 17, 2026 at 1:26 am
'There was nothing indicating that there were potholes there. I hit it hard, it went flat and I had to call 911,' he said.
Canada-China trade deal framed as a win for B.C.’s economy
by Aaron McArthur on January 17, 2026 at 12:46 am
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a new deal with Beijing on electric vehicles and canola at the end of a high-profile trip on Friday.

Lack of Quebec data clouds assessment of child protection system disparities
by Phil Carpenter on January 17, 2026 at 3:03 am
One of the researchers explained that she did not include Quebec data in her findings partly because some of the information required from the province isn't easy to get.
Kelowna business operators decry having to pay to voice crime concerns at public forum
by Klaudia Van Emmerik on January 17, 2026 at 1:29 am
The Jan. 27 event at the Kelowna Community Theatre requires business operators to pre-register and pay.
Louvre raises ticket prices for non-Europeans, hitting Canadian visitors
by Alessia Simona Maratta on January 17, 2026 at 1:28 am
France has hiked ticket prices at the Louvre for visitors from outside the European Union, a move that is fuelling debate over the growing backlash against overtourism.

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Canadian canola farmers express ‘cautious optimism’ over trade agreement with China
by Ken MacGillivray on January 16, 2026 at 9:26 pm
Canadian farmers are hailing news that China has agreed to slash duties on imports of Canadian canola products as 'an important milestone' in the countries' trading relationship.
‘This is overwhelming’: Alberta separatists praise turnout for petition signing
by Ken MacGillivray on January 15, 2026 at 11:05 pm
There was a huge turnout in Red Deer on Wednesday as supporters of Alberta's independence lined up to sign a petition calling for a referendum on Alberta's separation from Canada.
The loonie is up amid Trump’s Fed probe. Who that will help — and hurt?
by Ariel Rabinovitch on January 12, 2026 at 9:02 pm
Canadian consumers and businesses could see some short-term benefits from the latest news out of the U.S. concerning the Federal Reserve, but there are also severe long-term risks.

District of Squamish Council Adopt First-Ever 10-year Financial Plan
on January 16, 2026 at 6:07 pm
The District of Squamish is among few B.C. municipalities to adopt a 10-year Financial Plan to date, using long-term projections of revenues, expenses, reserves balances and debt requirements, to meet short-term needs and address long-term financial sustainability.
Canada and FCM Announce Support for 80 Community Climate Adaptation Projects
on January 15, 2026 at 4:11 pm
The Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, and St. John’s Mayor and FCM Board of Directors member Danny Breen announced a $7.1 million investment to support 80 climate adaptation projects across Canada.
Helping People, Communities Affected by Flooding
on January 15, 2026 at 3:33 am
Local governments and First Nations that have infrastructure damage resulting from the December flooding should submit a local government DFA application as soon as possible.

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