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B.C. changing orphan benefit policy

Government stopped deducting child support and CPP orphan benefits last year, but WorkSafeBC benefits were overlooked

Mar 15, 2016 6:00 PM Read more >

Cannings disappointed by slow progress on softwood lumber

South Okanagan-West Kootenay MP Richard Cannings was disappointed with the progress in negotiating a new softwood lumber agreement.

Mar 14, 2016 11:00 AM Read more >

Changes to Castlegar’s waste collection coming in April

New carts and blue bins are expected to arrive in a few weeks in preparation for waste collection changes.

Mar 14, 2016 11:00 AM Read more >

Famous faces in West Kootenay/Boundary

Despite being relatively inaccessible, there’s never been a shortage of famous and celebrated figures visiting West Kootenay/Boundary.

Mar 13, 2016 3:00 PM Read more >

Ex-provincial staffer charged in email affair

Two charges of making false statements to information and privacy commissioner laid against George Gretes by special prosecutor

Mar 11, 2016 6:00 PM Read more >

Building permits in Castlegar up 91 per cent

The amount spent on building permits in Castlegar increased significantly in 2015.

Mar 11, 2016 4:00 PM Read more >

Arrests made in Salmo robbery

Two youths and an adult have been arrested in the hold-up late last month at Piper's Store.

Mar 10, 2016 3:00 PM Read more >

Fines increasing for forest fire violations

Fine for ignoring fire bans or interfering with forest firefighting efforts will be tripled, but vehicle seizures off the table

Mar 10, 2016 1:00 PM Read more >

Don't feed the turkeys

City council tackles turkey problem, authorizes new batting cage for Kinnaird Park and sponsors trade show.

Mar 9, 2016 7:00 PM Read more >

Crackdown coming on passing school bus

Children injured as drivers pass school buses with flashing lights and stop signs activated

Mar 9, 2016 7:00 AM Read more >