By Ian Cobb It was a first step forward; a mix of views showing the complexity of the crime and addictions problems growing in Cranbrook….
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All B.C. casinos directed to close
The B.C. Lottery Corporation (BCLC) is confirming that an orderly shutdown of all casinos, community gaming centres and bingo halls across B.C. is underway. The…
Victoria promising lower ICBC premiums and more
B.C.’s Ministry of Attorney General this morning announced that legislation will be introduced in the coming weeks that will lower ICBC premiums by approximately 20%…
Increased penalties for high-risk drivers into effect
Increased penalties will come into effect Nov. 1, for drivers who put people at risk through excessive speeding, impaired driving, distracted driving and other violations….
Political heavyweights to speak at chamber luncheons
Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce’s September and October luncheons will feature political heavy hitters as guest speakers. First up Wednesday, Sept. 19 at Heritage Inn &…
Have your say on how ICBC rates are designed
Public engagement started March 5 regarding changes to Insurance Corporation of British Columbia’s (ICBC) auto insurance system that will make drivers more accountable for their…
ICBC needs mucking out
e-KNOW Editorial By Ian Cobb Consider this figure: $935 million. Almost $1 billion. That is $935 million lost in nine months by the Insurance Corporation…
Still time to help shape referendum on how B.C. votes
A public engagement on electoral reform ends in less than one month, and British Columbians are encouraged to make their voices heard to help shape…
How We Vote to engage voters before referendum
British Columbians can now provide input to help shape next year’s provincial referendum on electoral reform as part of the ‘How We Vote’ public engagement….
Distracted drivers target of proposed program
The Government of B.C. will work to designate distracted driving as a high-risk driving behaviour under the ICBC Driver Risk Premium program. This means a…