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JCI Kootenay Launches 30 Under 30 Campaign in Partnership with Columbia Basin Trust
JCI Kootenay, in partnership with Columbia Basin Trust, is launching 30 Under 30—a campaign recognizing 30 inspiring individuals aged 30 and under who are making a meaningful difference across the Columbia Basin. “We know there are many people in this region doing extraordinary things—often without much recognition,” said Daniel Crema, Chair of the 30 Under […]
DriveSmartBC: Pickups Rolling Coal
A few times every summer I’m riding my motorcycle and come up to a set of traffic lights and have to stop. I find myself behind a diesel pickup as we both wait for the light to turn green. When it does, the driver hits the throttle and I become another victim of “rolling coal”. […]
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Charge laid against man who drove across the US border following an alleged robbery
Richmond RCMP secure charge against man who drove across the US border following an alleged robbery. On Dec.12, 2024 shortly before 12:40 p.m. Richmond RCMP responded to a robbery in progress in the 4400 block of No 3 Road. According to the complainant a man had approached him, produced a knife and asked for the […]
: Property tax deferral an option for cash-strapped senior homeowners
As BC Seniors Advocate, I meet with thousands of seniors throughout the province and I continually hear two important themes: older people want to age in place and remain in their homes as long as possible, and they are struggling with the rising cost of living. “Most seniors live on fixed incomes and have limited […]