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Three-day symposium explores humanity’s current relationship to matter - Nelson News The way climate change’s effects are shaped by power structures like colonialism, and how learning “to weather together” can help society achieve a more equitable distribution of shelter and vulnerabi

Three-day symposium explores humanity’s current relationship to matter #NelsonBC

U.S. museum returns remains of 12 Canadian soldiers from the First World War - Canada News After more than 100 years, an American medical museum has returned the partial human remains of 12 Canadian soldiers from the First World War.

U.S. museum returns remains of 12 Canadian soldiers from the First World War (Canada/U.S.)

Salmon Arm's Wilkie wins third medal at Paralympics with cross-country sprint bronze - Salmon Arm News Canada's Natalie Wilkie now has a medal of every colour at the Milan Cortina Paralympics after claiming bronze in Tuesday's women's sprint classic standing cross-country skiing race.

Salmon Arm's Wilkie wins third medal at Paralympics with cross-country sprint bronze #SalmonArm

B.C. killings due to 'botched robbery,' defence lawyer says, as murder trial closes - Metro Vancouver News A weeks-long trial of three men accused of murdering an Abbotsford, B.C., couple came to a close in B.C. Supreme Court on Tuesday, with defence lawyers painting a picture of a robbery gone wrong leading to the killings, rather than a premeditated case of first-degree murder.

B.C. killings due to 'botched robbery,' defence lawyer says, as murder trial closes #Vancouver #MetroVancouver #YVR

Groups gather in support of fight to save portion of KVR trail in Similkameen - Princeton News Groups gather in support of fight to save portion of KVR trail in Similkameen

Groups gather in support of fight to save portion of KVR trail in Similkameen #PrincetonBC

The limits of speed on Fifth Avenue could be studied in new city pilot project - Castlegar News Excessive speed and a lack of safety along Fifth Avenue South have resulted in the city driving a pilot study to reduce the rates of travel along the collector route in Castlegar. 

The limits of speed on Fifth Avenue could be studied in new city pilot project (Castlegar)

Hewitt, Armstrong and Hunter named to Kamloops Sports Hall of Fame class of 2026 - Kamloops News

Hewitt, Armstrong and Hunter named to Kamloops Sports Hall of Fame class of 2026 #Kamloops

16 Canadian firms backed U.S. politicians who voted to deny 2020 election results, finds report - Canada News Sixteen of Canada's largest companies—including some with major operations in B.C.—have U.S. subsidiaries whose political action committees (PAC) donated directly to the campaigns of U.S. Congress members after they voted against certifying the results of the 2020 U.S. presidential election, a new report has found.

16 Canadian firms backed U.S. politicians who voted to deny 2020 election results, finds report (Canada)

Boil water notice issued for part of West Kelowna - West Kelowna News The City of West Kelowna, in consultation with Interior Health, has issued a boil water notice for part of the Powers Creek Water Service Area after an unexpected high flow event. Officials say the

Boil water notice issued for part of West Kelowna #WestKelowna

Albas pushes for barrier-free wine shipments to all provinces - Kelowna News MP Dan Albas introduces private member's bill to clear the way for Canada Post wine shipments to all provinces.

Albas pushes for barrier-free wine shipments to all provinces #Kelowna

Edmonton man granted bail on extradition warrants in Wedding drug cartel case - Alberta News An Edmonton man arrested in connection to accused drug kingpin Ryan Wedding has been freed on bail while awaiting extradition proceedings.

Edmonton man granted bail on extradition warrants in Wedding drug cartel case #Edmonton

Vernon's Tronson Road to close temporarily for road maintenance on Thursday - Vernon News Sanitary maintenance around the Marshall Fields area will temporarily close Tronson Road on Thursday, March 12. 

Vernon's Tronson Road to close temporarily for road maintenance on Thursday #VernonBC

West Kootenay snowpack drops but still well ahead of last year: bulletin - Castlegar News The B.C. Rivers Forecast Centre’s Snow Survey and Water Supply Bulletin for March 1 — released March 10 — has pegged the snowpack across the West Kootenay at an average of 99 per cent of normal. That

West Kootenay snowpack drops but still well ahead of last year: bulletin (Castlegar)

Meta to acquire Moltbook, the social network for AI agents - Business News Meta said Tuesday it is acquiring Moltbook, a social network built exclusively for artificial intelligence agents to make posts and interact with each other.

Meta to acquire Moltbook, the social network for AI agents (Business)

Canada will 'never participate' in Iran offensive, Carney says - Canada News Prime Minister Mark Carney told MPs in the House of Commons Tuesday that Canada is not involved in the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran and "will never participate in it."

Canada will 'never participate' in Iran offensive, Carney says (Iran)

Okanagan snowpacks at historical lows - Kelowna News Snow levels in four parts of the Okanagan are at historical lows, making the region susceptible to drought as it enters the spring.

Okanagan snowpacks at historical lows #Kelowna

Winter storm watch issued for Coquihalla, Hwy 3, Okanagan Connector - Kamloops News A snowfall warning has been issued for the Coquihalla Highway, where up to 30 centimetres of snow could fall between Tuesday and Wednesday.

Winter storm watch issued for Coquihalla, Hwy 3, Okanagan Connector #Kamloops

Ina Forrest and Team Canada sit atop leaderboard after perfect opening run at Paralympics - Vernon News Canada’s wheelchair curling team is off to a perfect start at the Paralympics, winning its first six games to sit atop the leaderboard with only three matches remaining.

Ina Forrest and Team Canada sit atop leaderboard after perfect opening run at Paralympics #VernonBC

Kamloops RCMP team up with local retailers in co-ordinated effort targeting shoplifting - Kamloops News

Kamloops RCMP team up with local retailers in co-ordinated effort targeting shoplifting #Kamloops

Pokémon cards are a hot commodity, and B.C. thieves aren't playing around - Metro Vancouver News Pokémon cards were the focus of a gang who turned up at an Abbotsford, B.C., collectibles store on Friday — but they weren't there to play.

Pokémon cards are a hot commodity, and B.C. thieves aren't playing around #Vancouver #MetroVancouver #YVR

Vancouver councillor sues Mayor Ken Sim over drug accusation - Metro Vancouver News Vancouver City Coun. Sean Orr is suing Mayor Ken Sim for defamation over comments in which he accused Orr of distributing illegal drugs.

Vancouver councillor sues Mayor Ken Sim over drug accusation #Vancouver #MetroVancouver #YVR

Penticton seniors evacuated for four hours after smouldering roof fire - Penticton News The roof of a retirement home and its adjacent buildings was smoking Monday night. 

Penticton seniors evacuated for four hours after smouldering roof fire #Penticton

Minister says more than 7,000 Canadians have fled Middle East - Canada News Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says more than 7,000 Canadians have left the Middle East since the latest conflict began.

Minister says more than 7,000 Canadians have fled Middle East (Middle East)

Power restored to hundreds in East Kelowna - Kelowna News Power was out to 674 FortisBC customers in East Kelowna on Tuesday morning.

Power restored to hundreds in East Kelowna #Kelowna

Kelowna cabbie stabbing suspect charged, detained - Kelowna News Singh was identified as the Kelowna Cabs driver who was attacked at the corner of Water Street and Bernard Avenue around 12:30 a.m. on Sept. 2, 2025.

Kelowna cabbie stabbing suspect charged, detained #Kelowna

'Not In My Community': Campaign against intimate partner violence announced in South Okanagan - Penticton News RCMP in Penticton, in conjunction with local stakeholders, are launching a new action plan against intimate partner violence. 

'Not In My Community': Campaign against intimate partner violence announced in South Okanagan #Penticton

Firing of Canadian Coast Guard captain who ignored distress call was justified: board - Canada News The federal labour board says the Canadian Coast Guard was justified when it fired a coast guard captain for willfully ignoring a distress call from a fishing boat that ran aground off P.E.I. in May 2024.

Firing of Canadian Coast Guard captain who ignored distress call was justified: board (Canada)

Central Okanagan residents will be able to recycle glass, flexible plastics at curb - Think Local Central Okanagan residents will soon be able to recycle glass and flexible plastics right from their own homes.

Central Okanagan residents will be able to recycle glass, flexible plastics at curb (Sponsored Content)

Leafs’ Brad Boyarski commits to ACHA’s D1 McKendree University - Nelson News Brad Boyarski of the Nelson Leafs has committed to the McKendree University Bearcats in the American Collegiate Hockey Association Division 1 for next fall.

Leafs’ Brad Boyarski commits to ACHA’s D1 McKendree University (KIJHL)

US and Iran dig in and ramp up threats as war rages with no end in sight - World News Iran's attacks on oil infrastructure and pledges to choke off a vital waterway left markets on edge Tuesday as the United States promised blistering new strikes. The war entered its 11th day with no end in sight as its effects were felt across the Middle East and beyond.

US and Iran dig in and ramp up threats as war rages with no end in sight #Iran