Randall Hopley 'dangerous offender' trial began Monday in Cranbrook
A hearing to determine whether Randall Hopley is a dangerous offender beings in Cranbrook Monday. Hopley pleaded guilty to kidnapping a young Sparwood boy — Kienan Hebert — from his home before returning him safely home after a massive manhunt two years ago. He held Hebert in a cabin for a days before returning him […]
Change to Old Age Security would assist low income seniors
The Fraser Institute Reforming Old Age Security by changing the income level at which seniors are eligible and reducing the amount clawed back from seniors still in the work force would allow the government to better assist low-income seniors, concludes a new study published today by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian public policy […]
Nature groups call on governments to help stop bird deaths in Canada
In the wake of shocking new research recently published in collaboration with the federal government, nature conservation groups, including Nature Canada, are calling on both individuals and governments alike to act now to help stop millions of bird deaths each year. The new research published today finds that a staggering 269 million birds are […]
Final Coroners Report into Cory Monteith death released
The BC Coroners Service has completed its investigation into the death of actor Cory Monteith and has released its final report into Monteith's death. Coroner Claire Thompson concluded that Monteith, aged 31, died of mixed drug toxicity, involving intravenous heroin use combined with the ingestion of alcohol. The death has ...
Bountiful polygamous leader decides to appeal tax decision
Winston Blackmore, the leader of the polygamous community near Creston, has decided to appeal a court decision that he did not fully report his income by $1.8 Million. Documents filed in the Federal Court of Appeal by the Blackmore camp said the judge during the trial didn’t properly interpret a section of the income Tax Act...
Minister salutes 'Small Business' month in BC
October is “Small Business” month in B.C. Minister of State for Tourism and Small Business Naomi Yamamoto released the following statement to kick off Small Business Month in British Columbia: Small businesses are the heart and soul of communities. They support families and keep local economies strong. The owners are parents, coaches and volunteers who […]
Government wants public input to help shape future of Columbia River Treaty
Bill Bennett, Minister of Energy and Mines and Minister Responsible for Core Review, announced another round of consultations with residents of the Columbia River Basin following the release of the “Public Consultation Report Working Draft.” The report provides a comprehensive summary of the input received from the public and key findings as the Columbia River […]
Pilot survives plane crash in Fort Nelson
A pilot is lucky to be alive after surviving a plane crash Wednesday afternoon in Fort Nelson, BC. The pilot was the only person on board the plane said the Transportation Safety Board officials. The plane, said to be seen on fire just after 4 p.m., crashed Wednesday in the middle of an intersection in an industrial area of...
Mike & Vicki — 'A safe place to make a bad choice'
A collaborative drug awareness effort between the Penticton South Okanagan Similkameen Regional RCMP Detachment, Interior Health Mental Health and Substance Use and Mind Festival Learning, is set for its official launch. The Mike and Vicki Project is an innovative and interactive resource designed to stimulate conversation ...
Fire ban rescinded in The Southeast Fire Centre
The Southeast Fire Centre has rescinded its open burning prohibition as of Friday (September 20) at noon. The Southeast Fire Centre said in a release that although open fires will be permitted throughout the Southeast Fire Centre, the Wildfire Management Branch is asking the public to remain vigilant with any fire use, including...
