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Environment and Climate Change Canada say hot weather expected this weekend

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Warm weather is scheduled to hit the region and that has Environment and Climate Change Canada reminding everyone to stay cool and check on those who live alone. 

Construction starts on new centre for children with health complexity

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Children and youth will soon have access to improved healthcare to address complex care issues with specialized services.  Construction to a dedicated BC Children’s Hospital facility is currently underway and...

Province aims to provide effective immunization

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With an increase in measles, whooping cough, and other preventable diseases around the world the province says they are promoting this year’s National Immunization Awareness Week.  According to the federal...

Island Health partners with VIU and Selkirk College on new Pharmacy Tech program 

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Island Health, along with Vancouver Island University and Selkirk College, has announced a new pharmacy technician program which they say will streamline work placements.  In a media release, they say...

Trail and Rossland forge new recreational agreement 

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A one-year recreation service agreement between Trail and Rossland has come into effect to promote community well-being, resource sharing and improved recreational opportunities.   According to a media release, the...

Financial improvement tops the list of New Year’s resolutions in 2024. 

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New Year’s resolutions are made with the hopes of either making oneself better or to cut out bad habits from the previous year.  According to the Farmer’s Almanac, the tradition...

BCLC reports over $800 million in lottery payouts for 2023

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Lottery players across the province have won big this year, with the BCLC paying out more than $859 million in prizes.   According to BC Lottery Commission, they sold over...

Holiday spending on a tight budget

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With costs continuing to rise and expenses adding up a study by Research Co. shows Canadians plan to spend smartly.  In the national online survey by Research Co., in which...

BC Transit to implement cashless fare system

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Worrying about exact change, having a bus pass, or day pass to ride BC Transit across the province will...

‘No shortage of vaccine appointments’: Ministry of Health

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If you are looking to get your COVID or influenza shots this season you could be in for a...

RDCK rejects motion to increase expense allowance for directors

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The RDCK board has decided not to amend a bylaw to increase the amount rural directors can claim for...

RDCK postpones climate action open houses over safety concerns

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The Regional District of Central Kootenay has postponed their RDCK climate action open houses due to safety concerns.   According...

Revised legislation aims to protect B.C.’s natural environment

News Justin Baumgardner -
The province is amending legislation to make owners of high-risk industrial projects more responsible for the cost of environmental...

RDCK rescinds evacuation alerts across the region

News Justin Baumgardner -
The RDCK has reduced the amount of evacuation alerts and orders after a week of high temperatures, rain and...

RDKB puts 17 properties in Fruitvale on evacuation alert

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The RDKB has issued an evacuation alert for 17 properties in Fruitvale. The alert covers 16 properties around Fruitvale Beaver...

Flood warning issued for the region 

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The BC government is urging residents in the interior with the forecasted rain and snow melt to start preparing...
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BREAKING: Multiple injuries reported in Highway 39 bus crash south of Mackenzie

RCMP
Highway 39 at the 11300 block south of Mackenzie is closed in both directions as RCMP and other emergency crews attend a vehicle incident involving a bus.

Two dead in suspected grizzly bear attack near Bella Coola

Fish & Wildlife
The B.C. Conservation Officer Service has ended its search near Bella Coola after the second victim of a suspected grizzly bear attack was found dead.

Democrats claim House and Senate majorities

Politics
Democratic leaders say they have won majorities in the U.S. House and Senate after Tuesday’s midterm elections.

B.C. privacy watchdog investigating Crime Stoppers after data breach of online tip system

Crime
B.C.’s privacy watchdog is investigating whether B.C. Crime Stoppers adequately protected anonymous tipsters’ personal information after a breach at its tip-platform provider.

BC Conservation Officers investigating suspected fatal grizzly bear attack near Bella Coola

Fish & Wildlife
The B.C. Conservation Officer Service is investigating a suspected fatal grizzly bear attack near Bella Coola after one person was found dead, and a second still missing.
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