Global Okanagan | B.C. judge grants U.S.-based Indigenous group a role in legal fight over Kootenay mine

https://globalnews.ca/news/11806606/bc-judge-us-based-indigenous-group-role-legal-fight-kootenay-mine/

#GlobalBC #GlobalOkanagan #Okanagan #OkanaganBC

B.C. judge grants U.S.-based Indigenous group a role in legal fight over Kootenay mine

"It is big for us," Jarred-Michael Erickson, a chief with the Sinixt and Colville Confederated Tribes, chairman, told Global News.

Global News

Global Okanagan | Crews working to restore gas to 6,200 customers in Lake Country, North Kelowna

https://globalnews.ca/news/11806562/crews-working-restore-gas-customers-lake-country-north-kelowna/

#GlobalBC #GlobalOkanagan #Okanagan #OkanaganBC

Crews working to restore gas to 6,200 customers in Lake Country, North Kelowna

Lauren Beckett, corporate communication advisor at FortisBC, told Global News on Friday that they have about 60 technicians on the ground in the area.

Global News

Global Okanagan | New B.C. program using robotic and AI technology to help disrupt illicit drug trade

https://globalnews.ca/news/11806212/new-bc-program-robotic-ai-technology-disrupt-illicit-drug-trade/

#GlobalBC #GlobalOkanagan #Okanagan #OkanaganBC

New B.C. program using robotic and AI technology to help disrupt illicit drug trade

It uses digital technology and lab robotics to analyze and track the flow of toxic drugs in the province and create early warning systems for law enforcement to alert people.

Global News

Global Okanagan | Michael J. Fox Theatre in Burnaby to close to community bookings after June

https://globalnews.ca/news/11806121/michael-j-fox-theatre-burnaby-close-community-bookings-june/

#GlobalBC #GlobalOkanagan #Okanagan #OkanaganBC

Michael J. Fox Theatre in Burnaby to close to community bookings after June

At the end of the school year, the Burnaby School District will be transitioning to exclusive use of the Michael J. Fox Theatre.

Global News

Global Okanagan | Vancouver Canucks fire general manager Patrik Allvin after dismal season

https://globalnews.ca/news/11805742/vancouver-canucks-fire-general-manager-patrik-allvin/

#GlobalBC #GlobalOkanagan #Okanagan #OkanaganBC

Vancouver Canucks fire general manager Patrik Allvin after dismal season

The Vancouver Canucks have fired general manager Patrik Allvin after a dismal season and will look for a new face to lead the NHL team through its rebuild. 

Global News

Global Okanagan | Rural B.C. communities ask province to support foreign worker program changes

https://globalnews.ca/news/11805677/rural-b-cforeign-worker-program-changes/

#GlobalBC #GlobalOkanagan #Okanagan #OkanaganBC

Rural B.C. communities ask province to support foreign worker program changes

Leaders in some of British Columbia's rural communities are calling on the province to support changes to the temporary foreign worker program.

Global News
On its own for over 50 years, Penticton library may move to the Okanagan Regional Library system
The Penticton Public Library has been a municipal library since 1969, but now, the City of Penticton is considering a switch to the Okanagan Regional Library system. The ORL is the fourth largest library system in B.C. and has over 119,000 active cardholders throughout the Interior.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/penticton-library-okanagan-system-move-9.7167496?cmp=rss
Edmonton Oilers confident they’ll be serious contenders for pursuit of Stanley Cup

Connor McDavid said he feels the Edmonton Oilers will be the same contending squad that made it all the way to the Stanley Cup final the last two seasons.

Global News
Savoie, McDavid lead Oilers to clutch win

Connor McDavid had four assists and rookie Matthew Savoie scored his first career hat trick as the Edmonton Oilers secured second place in the Pacific Division and home ice to start the first round of playoffs with a clutch 6-1 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday.

Global News
Thousands without heat due to natural gas outage in B.C.'s Okanagan that could last until Sunday
6,200 customers in British Columbia's Lake Country and north Kelowna area are impacted by the outage.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/fortis-natural-gas-outage-9.7167126?cmp=rss