Kate Brown

Kate is a proud mom of two with a wealth of journalism, media and communications experience. Born in Australia, Kate moved to the Kootenays for a change in lifestyle and now spends her days enjoying the mountains, lakes and activities the region has to offer.
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Eby emphasizes B.C. projects amid pipeline debate

2026 BC Election Kate Brown -
B.C. NDP Leader David Eby said his focus remains on securing investment for British Columbia as debate continues over the proposed Pacific Link oil pipeline.

B.C. lost 26,000 full-time jobs while gaining 20,600 part-time jobs

Economy Kate Brown -
B.C. lost 5,500 jobs in August as the unemployment rate rose to 6.5 per cent, with full-time employment falling by 26,000 positions.

Columbia River-Revelstoke MLA Scott McInnis leaves B.C. Conservatives

Politics Kate Brown -
Columbia River-Revelstoke MLA Scott McInnis has quit the B.C. Conservative caucus, becoming the latest MLA to leave amid growing criticism of Leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay.

Some Summerland evacuees granted temporary access as re-entry planning begins

Wildfires Kate Brown -
Some residents displaced by the Bald Range wildfire are being granted temporary access to Summerland for critical purposes as emergency officials plan for a staged return to the community.

BC SPCA urge pets owners to take precaution during air quality advisories

Health Kate Brown -
The BC SPCA is urging pet owners to take precautions during air quality advisories to keep animals comfortable during wildfire season.

Evacuation order issued for Palmer Creek fire area

Wildfires Kate Brown -
The Cariboo Regional District issued an evacuation order Saturday for 31 parcels in the Palmer Creek fire area as an out-of-control wildfire was reported at 1,500 hectares.

‘This is a tipping point’ as state of provincial emergency declared

Wildfires Kate Brown -
B.C. has declared a state of provincial emergency as a rapidly growing wildfire near Summerland forces thousands of people from their homes.

Province clears way for $2-billion FortisBC LNG expansion in Delta

Energy & Utilities Kate Brown -
The British Columbia government has cleared the way for FortisBC's proposed $2-billion expansion of its Tilbury liquefied natural gas facility in Delta by exempting the project from a key regulatory review.

Are you registered to vote?

Elections Kate Brown -
The next general local election is on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026. Now is the time to make sure you're registered and ready to vote.

B.C. crime severity falls for second straight year, says Statistics Canada

Crime Kate Brown -
B.C. recorded one of the strongest improvements in police-reported crime among the provinces in 2025, even as crime trends across Canada remained mixed.

Community urged to support wildfire relief across B.C.

Wildfires Kate Brown -
United Way B.C. is urging British Columbians to support communities affected by this year's wildfire season by donating to its United for B.C. Wildfire Recovery Fund.

Update: Amber Alert cancelled

RCMP Kate Brown -
RCMP say the missing four-year-old boy has been found safe.

B.C. condemns latest U.S. tariffs, vows to strengthen trade beyond United States

Provincial Kate Brown -
The British Columbia government is criticizing the latest round of U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods, saying the measures will hurt workers and businesses on both sides of the border while reinforcing the need to diversify the province's trading relationships.

BC to triple public EV charging network by 2035

Transit Kate Brown -
The B.C. government and BC Hydro said they will add 3,500 public electric-vehicle charging ports by 2035, more than tripling the utility's existing public charging network.

Amber Alert investigation shifts toward Okanagan and Kootenays

Crime Kate Brown -
Alberta RCMP say two children at the centre of an Amber Alert may have travelled through the Okanagan Valley near Vernon, B.C., and could be headed toward the Kootenays.

B.C. nurses pause picket lines as mediation begins

Health Kate Brown -
Nurses' Bargaining Association enters mediation with cautious optimism, pauses picket lines to support productive negotiations.
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Spruce Kings drop first game at BCHL Showcase

Prince George Spruce Kings
A pair of early goals helped the Trail Smoke Eaters to a 4-3 win over the Prince George Spruce Kings at the BCHL Showcase in Nisku, Alberta on Sunday.

Darin’s Sports Shorts; Monday, October 12th

Hartley's Sports Shorts
Recap of local and national sports.

T-Wolves WSOC drop a pair of close shaves against UBCO, Wolfpack

UNBC Timberwolves
UNBC drops to 0-10 on the campaign and will be in Victoria and Vancouver Friday and Saturday to play the Vikes and Thunderbirds. Kickoff each night is at 5pm.

UNBC MSOC complete weekend sweep of UBCO, Thompson Rivers

UNBC Timberwolves
The Timberwolves improved to 2-4-6 while Thompson Rivers drops to 6-5-0. UNBC is back on the road this weekend taking on the Victoria Vikes on Friday followed by a Saturday matchup against UBC.

Conway’s clutch performance seals Broncos shootout victory over Cougars

PG Cougars
After a nine-day hiatus coupled with Sunday's shootout loss to the Broncos, the Cougars are off for another six days before hitting the road to Kelowna to battle against the Rockets on October 17th. Puck drop is at 6:05 from Prospera Place.
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