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Riot reignites B.C. police debate

Riot reignites B.C. police debate

After watching police from as far away as Abbotsford dispatched to help restore order in downtown Vancouver during last week's riot, people have found a new reason to support a single police agency for Metro Vancouver.
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Castlegar patients asked to make their voices heard

Patients interested in changing the face of health care in B.C. are invited to take part in an initiative coming to Castlegar for the first time.
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Police say Salmo man tried to run people over

A 25-year-old man is facing a litany of charges after he crashed a stolen vehicle while trying to run over a group of people outside the Salmo Curling Club, according to police.
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Province, city reviewing riot aftermath

Province, city reviewing riot aftermath

Solicitor General Shirley Bond's pre-game pleas to celebrate responsibly went out the window along with the Vancouver Canucks' Stanley Cup hopes Wednesday night, leaving the city and the province to clean up and assess their crowd control strategy.
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Two collisions in the same block

Two collisions in the same block

The 1600-block of Columbia Avenue was the site of two rear-end collisions in the span of about two hours on Thursday.
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Postal workers, supporters rally in Castlegar

Postal workers, supporters rally in Castlegar

About two dozen Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) members and supporters rallied in front of city hall in Castlegar on Thursday, calling for members of the public to express their concern to the minister of labour.
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Province, city review riot aftermath

Province, city review riot aftermath

Solicitor General Shirley Bond's pleas to celebrate responsibly went out the window along with the Vancouver Canucks' Stanley Cup hopes Wednesday night, leaving the city and the province to clean up and assess their crowd control strategy.
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BC Chamber adopts Highway 3 policy

A policy resolution on Highway 3 improvements was passed unanimously and put into priority at the B.C. Chamber of Commerce AGM in Prince George recently.
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Mail service halts as postal strike becomes lockout

Mail service halts as postal strike becomes lockout

Canada Post said it had to act, Ottawa mulls legislation
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Military Men

Military Men

From left to right, Andy Hill, Walde Libera and Cary Price of the Western Command Military Vehicle Historical Society stand in front of a field artillery tractor outside the Castlegar legion on Wednesday last week. The society is made up of enthusiasts who purchase and lovingly restore old military vehilces. The group was in Castlegar as part of its “Freedom Route Tour” through the Southern Interior. For more info about the society, visit: www.westerncommand.com.
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