5 provinces increased their minimum wage today. How does BC stack up? All provinces and territories have increased their minimum wages this year with the exception of Alberta, where the rate is unchanged since 2018 and now the lowest in Canada. pentictonnow.com/news/news/Nati…

UPDAE: Evacuation alerts lifted as crews get Peachland wildfire held. The ZipZone Adventure Park is the only address under evacuation order. Details⬇️ pentictonnow.com/watercooler/ne…

Boy, 10, attacked by otter in ‘unusual and rare’ incident at BC swimming hole "It looked at him and went right for him, tried jumping on his face and chest." pentictonnow.com/watercooler/ne…

Alberta's proposed pipeline already facing obstacles in BC, hefty majority of Canadians now overweight or obese, government workers enjoy higher wages than private sector counterparts. All that and more in today's '5 things' ⬇️ pentictonnow.com/watercooler/ne…

'Profound harm': Poilievre joins calls to overturn Cowichan land title decision “That would devastate our entire economy. It is already causing investment to flee our country." Details⬇️ pentictonnow.com/news/news/Nati…

Fall Travel Show at Kelowna airport this Saturday From 10 am to 2 pm at the KF Aerospace Centre for Excellence. 🔻 pentictonnow.com/watercooler/ne…

Missing 11-year-old boy ‘does not meet the criteria’ for Amber Alert, BC police say “Officers are working around the clock to locate Kai." Details 🔽 pentictonnow.com/watercooler/ne…

Charges laid after group of BC youths point replica handgun at stranger Police said a replica handgun still poses a "serious risk to public safety," as there's no way for the victim or responding officers to know it's not real. Read more ⤵️ pentictonnow.com/watercooler/ne…

'It's going to be difficult': Economist warns of Canada's looming 'economic winter' “During this period of economic winter there's a massive amount of creative destruction from politics to economics, to innovation, to societal direction.” Details ⬇️ pentictonnow.com/news/news/Nati…

Mr. Carney's going to Washington – again, Enbridge CEO says 'no company' will invest in pipeline unless Liberals ditch policies, only 'small scale' foreign interference ops in federal election. All that and more in today's '5 things' ⬇️ pentictonnow.com/watercooler/ne…

Province battles chronic wasting disease with targeted winter deer hunt in BC Interior. The hunt is meant to lower the deer density, reduce the disease’s spread and to remove potentially infected animals. pentictonnow.com/watercooler/ne…

Mining firm hoping to strike copper – and gold – in BC Interior Copper is among the 34 substances the federal governmentclassifies as a critical mineral. pentictonnow.com/watercooler/ne…

Over 17K workers now on strike as BCGEU job action closes out its 6th week Workers are participating in job action at 13 locations across the Interior including ministry offices and liquor and cannabis stores. Details⬇️ pentictonnow.com/watercooler/ne…

Wine column: Put your phone down and have someone over for a glass of wine 'Come Over October' is supported by Wine Growers Canada. 🔻 pentictonnow.com/watercooler/ne…

Victim ‘punched and groped’ in ‘violent’ BC stranger assault Investigators are searching for the suspect in what is being described as an unprovoked assault. Details 🔽 pentictonnow.com/watercooler/ne…

86% of BC business owners making personal sacrifices to keep afloat 73% feel abandoned by the government. 🔻 pentictonnow.com/watercooler/mo…

BC Interior ER closed for most of Saturday. ⬇️ pentictonnow.com/watercooler/ne…

Vees earn first WHL victory on home ice ⬇️ pentictonnow.com/watercooler/ne…

BC Wine Awards reveals its 'wine of the year' It's the 2017 Sirius Late Disgorged sparkling from Township 7. 🔻 pentictonnow.com/watercooler/ne…

Beer column: Fresh hop season is upon us! It's a once-a-year opportunity to experience hops at peak freshness and, as always, a number of BC breweries are getting in on the fun. Click below to learn more 🍻 ⤵️ pentictonnow.com/watercooler/ne…