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No short-term rental rule exception for World Cup, but Kelowna may get one soon

B.C. Housing Minister Christine Boyle says the province has no intention of offering Vancouverites a reprieve from short-term rental restrictions during the FIFA World Cup, despite soaring rental vacancy rates. “We’re not looking at changes during FIFA,” she said. But, she is open to starting a conversation with Kelowna’s local government about an exemption to […]

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Merritt man charged with second-degree murder in wife’s death

A 49-year-old man has been charged with the second-degree murder of his wife in Merritt. Christopher Bernard Jarvis was charged on Wednesday, Dec. 17, with murdering Pamela Jarvis the day before, stated RCMP. Merritt RCMP received a call from BC Emergency Health Services on Tuesday requesting police assistance at a home disturbance. RCMP officers arrived

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Lower Mainland tourism hot spots ready to reopen after flood

Only one day after the final evacuation orders had been rescinded in Abbotsford, two popular businesses along Highway 1 have announced their intentions to reopen their doors to the public. The Clarion Hotel and Conference Centre is the first to resume operations, although with some limitations, said general manager Daniel Laverick. “The conference centre was

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Carole Doran Zakus

December 1, 1946 – November 28, 2025 Carole passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by the love of family, friends, and her dog, Alli. She leaves behind a loving family: daughter Julie (Andy), son Warren (Kiara), grandchildren Taia, Arabella, and Adney, and sister Janette. Carole was born in Vancouver, grew up in the West End,

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Rick Schaff

It is with great sadness that the family of Rick Schaff announce his passing on December 10, 2025. He will always be remembered with love by his wife of 54 years Carolyn, son Scott (Ines) Schaff, daughter Jill (John ) Lindsay, his very special grandkids Tristan, Sienna, Keira and Lindsay; the Jensen and Schaff families,

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