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Rainbow sidewalks, pride art vandalized at Okanagan schools

Rainbow sidewalks, pride art vandalized at Okanagan schools

The school district paints rainbow crosswalks and other artwork as a way to invite people to school and make sure everyone feels welcome and included.
Businesses near Kelowna tiny homes site worried, say they were not consulted

Businesses near Kelowna tiny homes site worried, say they were not consulted

“We recognize and appreciate that it is difficult news often for area residents and businesses,” said City of Kelowna social development manager Colleen Cornock.
Deer 'determined to kill' chases Okanagan woman

Deer 'determined to kill' chases Okanagan woman

“My house is usually surrounded by deer, they sleep in my backyard, I have no fear of them ... But this deer just decided it was going to kill me and my dog."
Trick-or-treat medication scare resolved in Colwood, B.C., police say

Trick-or-treat medication scare resolved in Colwood, B.C., police say

COLWOOD, B.C. — A Halloween candy scare has been resolved in Colwood, B.C. RCMP in the community west of Victoria had issued a news release asking parents into check their children's trick-or-treat candy.
Homelessness soars to unprecedented levels with a 65% rise in New West

Homelessness soars to unprecedented levels with a 65% rise in New West

2023 homeless count finds 203 people unhoused in New West – and that’s likely an undercount
B.C. and Tahltan Nation sign agreement requiring consent for changes to mine

B.C. and Tahltan Nation sign agreement requiring consent for changes to mine

DEASE LAKE, B.C. — A new agreement between the province and an Indigenous government in northern British Columbia will require the nation's consent ahead of any significant changes at a major copper and gold mine.
'We were very close to losing our home,' Coquitlam man says after Halloween fireworks

'We were very close to losing our home,' Coquitlam man says after Halloween fireworks

The skies over the Tri-Cities burst with colour and dazzle after little trick-and-treaters packed up last night, Oct. 31.
B.C. introduces housing law to require small-scale and multi-unit zoning

B.C. introduces housing law to require small-scale and multi-unit zoning

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government has introduced legislation aimed at easing the housing crisis by spurring the development of small-scale and multi-unit homes.
Northern B.C. pipeline connector recommended for approval

Northern B.C. pipeline connector recommended for approval

The proposed 215 km pipeline would be located 25 km northwest of Wonowon, B.C., connecting to a site in the Gordondale area of Alberta, just east of the B.C. and Alberta border.
Rental Protection Fund taps 22 non-profits to secure affordable rental units across B.C.

Rental Protection Fund taps 22 non-profits to secure affordable rental units across B.C.

Fund currently has 25 properties across the province under consideration for acquisition, according to the organization’s first report.