The Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services has announced details for its consultation on the next provincial budget and Cranbrook is included as…
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Amber Alert children last seen in Okanagan
An Amber Alert has been activated in the search for eight-year-old Aurora Bolton and 10-year-old Joshuah Bolton, from Surrey (pictured above). On July 18, Surrey…
Cranbrook one of 12 hubs targeting repeat violent offending
The B.C. government today announced it is creating hubs of police, dedicated prosecutors and probation officers focused on tackling repeat violent offending in every region…
ISCBC teams take action on invasive species
Every year since 2015, the B.C. government has proclaimed May “Invasive Species Action Month.” The month also coincides with the start of field season for…
At least three toxic drug deaths in region in January
At least 207 British Columbians were lost to toxic illicit drugs in January 2022, according to preliminary data released by the BC Coroners Service. Three…
VPD issues warning about Cranbrook man
Vancouver Police Department (VPD) is warning the public about a Cranbrook man allegedly involved in the Lower Mainland gang conflict. In a media release, VPD…
Illicit drug deaths continue to outpace COVID-19
Fentanyl remains a deadlier threat to human life in the East Kootenay than COVID-19, with 13 fentanyl-related deaths in the region so far in 2020….
Cranbrook getting a Foundry centre for youth
Youth around British Columbia and their families will have faster, easier access to mental health and substance use services and supports with eight new Foundry…
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…