Eileen Evelyn Baum Miller remembered in Vernon.
Eileen Evelyn Baum Miller, born June 4, 1927, is remembered as a longtime Vernon resident who served as a missionary in Africa and was devoted to family, faith and creative pursuits.
2026/02/03
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Tax credit may benefit millions of small business employees without workplace retirement plans.
A C.D. Howe report says more than nine million Canadian workers lack workplace retirement plans and proposes a federal tax credit to help small employers cover set-up costs and employer contributions.
2026/02/03
B.C. premier says seeking U.S. help to split Canada is treason
British Columbia premier David Eby called meetings between a small Alberta separatist group and U.S. officials 'treason'; the separatists reportedly sought U.S. financial and political support while federal leaders responded cautiously.
2026/02/03
More funding available for Osoyoos community groups
The Town of Osoyoos announced additional funding is available through the Community Service Grant Program and the Resort Municipality Initiative - Visitor Activity Enhancement Funding. Earlier this year the municipality awarded $54,200 in Community Service Grants and $87,963 in RMI grants.
2026/02/03
F-35 procurement in Canada faces reconsideration under Trump
An opinion piece argues Canada should halt further F-35 purchases and instead buy Saab Gripen jets with Canadian assembly, citing recent U.S. trade threats and reported comments by U.S. officials; Canada has agreed to buy 16 F-35s, with the first delivery scheduled for later this year.
2026/02/03
Eglinton Crosstown LRT should come with an apology, not a party
Metrolinx and the TTC are planning a limited 'soft opening' for the Eglinton Crosstown LRT after testing reportedly found brake issues, and full signal priority on surface sections is reported to be delayed until May.
2026/02/03
Albertan separatists may misread how Canada values the province
Janice Kennedy writes that recent separatist rhetoric in Alberta comes from a small, vocal minority while most Canadians and many Albertans remain attached to the province; she points to taxes, equalization and representation as sources of discontent reported in the debate.
2026/02/03
Carney puts Poilievre on the defensive; can Conservatives reclaim conservative ideas?
Pierre Poilievre scores 87.4% approval among party faithful but sits at 34% in national polling, and former campaign manager Jenni Byrne says linking U.S. trade tensions to affordability could help the Conservatives.
2026/02/03
Geothermal drilling in Scarborough brings steadier work for former Alberta oil workers
A former Alberta roughneck now drills geothermal boreholes in the Greater Toronto Area and says the work is steadier, safer and less disruptive to family life; the article reports oil employment has fallen even as production rose, while geothermal and other clean-energy jobs are growing.
2026/02/03
U.S. and Iran weigh diplomacy as warships move toward the Gulf.
U.S. warships have moved toward the Gulf as U.S. and Iranian leaders exchange public threats; whether diplomatic talks will resume is undetermined at this time.
2026/02/03
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