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Municipal auditor plan ruffles feathers

Municipal auditor plan ruffles feathers

The B.C. government's plan to appoint a municipal auditor-general has raised concerns in local government circles, but the minister responsible says it won't mean the province is going to start telling local councils how to tax and spend money.
Ground breaking ceremony for Habitat for Humanity house in Castlegar

Ground breaking ceremony for Habitat for Humanity house in Castlegar

Several local dignitaries were on hand to watch the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Castlegar home for Habitat for Humanity
Sex partners urged to disclose infections via e-cards

Sex partners urged to disclose infections via e-cards

B.C. joins online service to help battle spread of disease
There's nothing better than cold lemonade on a hot day

There's nothing better than cold lemonade on a hot day

Mekenzie, Cara, Chloe, and Ava were working hard on Saturday selling homemade lemonade and ice tea. The proceeds from the sale went towards the local SPCA.
B.C. quit-smoking plan attracts critics

B.C. quit-smoking plan attracts critics

B.C.'s plan to fund nicotine patches and gum for smokers has been lauded by the Canadian Cancer Society and other health organizations, but the program has its detractors.
Chamber helps promote businesses for Senior Games

Chamber helps promote businesses for Senior Games

With more than 3,000 competitors expected to come through town during the upcoming B.C. Senior Games, local businesses have a great opportunity to attract shoppers.
Grave desecration upsets local woman

Grave desecration upsets local woman

It's a form of malice that would shock anyone in Johanna Slotboom's situation

Outlook cheery in Celgar financial report

CEO pleased with stats and trends
Last HST ballots collected for count

Last HST ballots collected for count

The fate of B.C.'s harmonized sales tax should be known by the end of August.
Layton situation looked at by MP Atamanenko

Layton situation looked at by MP Atamanenko

An unexpected announcement from leader Jack Layton created a stir among the federal New Democratic Party early last week.