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Record number of drug toxicity deaths in B.C. in May
The BC Coroners Service reports that British Columbia just experienced its highest-ever monthly total of illicit drug deaths, with 170 recorded in May. Seven people…
New Year brings new tax changes
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation released its annual New Years Tax Changes report last week, with the major change for B.C. coming in the form of…
BC Hydro warns about scams after record 2018
Fraudsters posing as BC Hydro employees were 50% more successful in their attempts to steal money in 2018 than 2017, leaving BC Hydro customers out…
Four lost Rovers from Cranbrook
By Elinor Florence A group of young men from Cranbrook, members of the Rover branch of the Boy Scouts Association, built cabins deep in the…
Locals named Outstanding Young Farmers
At 39 and 33, Tyler McNaughton and Sacha Bentall of Cutter Ranch in Fort Steele, are far too young to be put out to pasture…
Who’s responsible for fentanyl crisis solution?
The RCMP and the communities of the Columbia Valley – Part Two By Carol Gordon The 1,156 illicit drug overdose deaths with fentanyl detected in…
The only certainty is you will pay for it
By Tom Shypitka Kootenay East MLA The Throne Speech on Tuesday fell a little short on its intended mark. Although the speech identified where issues…
Wartime vet Iris Porter served in burning Egyptian desert
By Elinor Florence It was a true pleasure to chat with 97-year-old Iris Porter of Calgary, Alberta, about her five years in the British air…
B.C. invests in community organizations to challenge racism
Cranbrook and Fernie groups in on funding program People throughout British Columbia will be better equipped to challenge racism, hate and discrimination in their communities…