A former Rutland Secondary School teacher says he told a student their Instagram photos turned him on “a lot” in order to teach a lesson about posting “basically naked” photos on the internet.Jeffrey Jennens’ trial began Monday and after two days of testimony from the all…
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Plea from Kelowna short-term-rental owner to reinstate licence falls on deaf ears
The owner of a home in the Upper Mission accused city council of predetermining the outcome of his plea to have his short-term rental licence reinstated.Peter Drummond, who owns what neighbours call a problem rental at 381 Viewcrest Court, pleaded his case before council Monday afternoon after s…
Southern Alberta organizations band together in fight against Trump’s tariffs
The Lethbridge Region Economic Resilience Task Force is aiming to mitigate the impact of the tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump on southern Alberta.
A Look Inside Rabbit Rabbit Wine Bar, Victoria Hotspot
The space is adorned with elegant decor, including exposed brick walls, cozy leather seating, and dim lighting. The bar itself is the focal point, showcasing an impressive selection of wines from around the world.
B.C. to fast-track 18 mining and energy projects amid Trump tariff threats
The British Columbia government has released a list of 18 critical mineral and energy projects worth roughly $20 billion that it says it’s working to accelerate in the face of ongoing tariff threats from the United States.
Provincial government makes new ‘final offer’ to cover Surrey policing transition
Despite making an offer of $150 million and “no more” to help cover the costs of transitioning away from the RCMP to a municipal police force, the provincial government has now made a new “final offer” to the City of Surrey.