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Ottawa gives conditional approval to giant LNG project for B.C. coast

RICHMOND, B.C. — The federal government gave conditional approval Tuesday to the massive Pacific NorthWest LNG project planned for British Columbia’s northwest coast. Environment Minister Catherine McKenna, Natural Resources Minister Jim Carr and Fisheries Minister Dominic LeBlanc travelled to Richmond, B.C., to announce their government’s acceptance of what is expected to be one of the largest...

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Duke and Duchess of Cambridge wow royal watchers in Kelowna

KELOWNA — Thousands of onlookers got a brush with royalty this afternoon in Kelowna. Prince William and Kate, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, arrived at Kelowna International Airport during the noon hour. The royal couple greeted onlookers before attending the unveiling of a plaque to mark the tenth anniversary of the University of British Columbia-Okanagan. From there, the couple attended a...

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Provinces push back over prospect of reduced rate of federal health transfers

OTTAWA — Negotiations on a long-term, health funding agreement with the provinces and territories will be at risk if the federal government doesn't bring more cash to the table, British Columbia's health minister said Tuesday. In an interview with The Canadian Press, Terry Lake said he is troubled by recent signals from Health Minister Jane Philpott that...

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Independent police probe examines allegations linked to Kelowna RCMP

KELOWNA, B.C. — The Abbotsford Police Department is investigating what is described as a series of allegations involving the Kelowna detachment of the RCMP. Abbotsford police Const. Ian MacDonald says the department was asked in early September to conduct the investigation. Due to privacy concerns, MacDonald says he is unable to comment on the person or people involved or why the probe was...

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