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NWT diamond mine in jeopardy, owner seeks insolvency protection in B.C. court

The fate of the Ekati diamond mine won’t be known for at least another week, after the mine’s owner filed for insolvency protection in the Supreme Court of British Columbia. Protection under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA) allows for businesses to come up with a plan to figure out finances so creditors can be […]

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Port McNeill RCMP officer charged with assault in relation to 2025 incident

The BC Prosecution Service has approved a charge of assault against a member of the Port McNeill RCMP. Port McNeill RCMP Const. Keegan Schneider was charged with one count of assault by the BC Prosecution Service (BCPS) on May 4, 2026, following a June 21, 2025 incident in Port McNeill. An Information charging Schneider was

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MP Fuhr: Canadian investments in trades could unlock potential in Okanagan

Canada’s newest spring economic update is pledging over $6 billion in investments for apprentice trades workers over the next five years. According to Kelowana MP Stephen Fuhr, the federal investments address a nationwide need to increase the number of trades workers contributing to housing and major infrastructure projects being built around the country. “We’re going

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