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Another murder in the Lower Mainland brings total to 3 in 5 days
by Amy Judd on January 14, 2026 at 12:23 am
Investigators were called to the 3600 block of 176 Street following reports of a shooting on Tuesday afternoon. Few details are known at this time.
WATCH: Global News Hour at 6 BC: Jan. 13
by Globalnews Digital on January 14, 2026 at 12:00 am
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Saanich mother, alleged victim of domestic violence, remembered as loving, dedicated
by Amy Judd on January 13, 2026 at 11:53 pm
Laura Gover-Basar was found dead in a home on Jan. 5 and a man has been arrested and charged with murder in what is believed to be a case of intimate partner violence.

Kelowna RCMP breaks silence amid growing crime and safety concerns among business owners
by Klaudia Van Emmerik on January 14, 2026 at 2:34 am
Despite data saying otherwise, Kelowna, B.C. business owners say break and enters, thefts and property crime are through the roof.
City of Kelowna officially seeks approval to loosen restrictions on short-term rentals
by Klaudia Van Emmerik on January 14, 2026 at 1:59 am
Kelowna is flooded with empty condo and rental units, with the city's vacancy rate now the highest in all of Canada at more than six per cent.
Saskatchewan’s first wellness centre of its kind to open doors in fall
by Ashley Beherns on January 14, 2026 at 1:22 am
Saskatchewan's first wellness centre of its kind will be opening doors in the fall, including equipment like an MRI machine, ultrasound, and CT scans as well as a pharmacy.

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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.
Canadian grocery industry’s new code of conduct takes full effect
by Globalnews Digital on January 1, 2026 at 6:29 pm
The code is not intended to address retail food prices as it does not regulate pricing, control shelf placement or limit companies’ ability to negotiate commercial terms.
Tax season is still months away. Doing 3 things now could help you later
by Ariel Rabinovitch on December 19, 2025 at 8:30 pm
Less than two weeks remain to take advantage of some tax strategies that will help to get more money back when it comes time to file.

Canada Announces Repairs for 715 Units in Metro Vancouver
on January 13, 2026 at 3:47 am
The federal government, along with Metro Vancouver announced nearly $36 million in combined funding to help repair and renew 715 units across the Metro Vancouver Housing portfolio.
City of Armstrong Receives Canadian Award for Financial Reporting
on January 8, 2026 at 5:22 am
The Canadian Award for Financial Reporting has been awarded to City of Armstrong, by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its 2024 annual financial report.
qathet Regional District Launches New Public Facing qRD Land Information Map
on January 7, 2026 at 3:27 am
The qathet Regional District (qRD) is pleased to announce the launch of our new public, online Land Information Map which covers the boundaries of the entire qathet Regional District, including the City of Powell River.

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