Coroners Service confirms identity of man killed in snowmobile accident near Sparwood
The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a man who died in a snowmobiling accident near Sparwood on April 21, 2016. He was Mark Wayne Paniec, aged 54, of Sparwood. Mr. Paniec was one of a party of seven who had travelled to the Barnes Lake area to go snowmobiling. At about 3 p.m. on April 21, Mr. Paniec's snowmobile,...
Queen's Cowboys rescue drowning dog
On April 7, at 11:39 a.m., the Fraser Lake RCMP received a report of a dog that had fallen through the ice at a local pond. Officers immediately attended and learned that the dog had been in the water for almost an hour and wasn’t faring well. Police learned that the caller was not able to get anyone else to assist so finally...
Permanent stations to protect B.C. from invasive mussels
Following a successful pilot program in 2015, Premier Christy Clark announced Wednesday a $2 million boost to the province’s invasive mussel defence program that will see eight permanent mussel inspection stations installed at major entry points along B.C.’s borders. “B.C. is leading the fight against invasive species,” said...
Is there a bump coming to BC Minimum Wage?
BC Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training and Minister Responsible for Labour Shirley Bond said in a media statement the province is "reviewing the minimum wage increase to keep it in line with overall economic growth." "We expect to announce a minimum wage increase this spring, with the new rate coming into effect...
Oliver RCMP on hunt for vandals responsible for damaging Telus cellphone tower
The South Okanagan experienced cellular and internet interruptions after vandals knocked down a Telus owned cellphone tower in Oliver (Thursday) March 17. The damage now has Oliver RCMP investigating the willful damage. The sole intent appears to be one of causing willful damage, as there is no evidence of theft of materials...
B.C. and Oliver partner on irrigation repair to keep agriculture economy flowing
The B.C. government and the Town of Oliver are partnering on a $1-million repair project to an irrigation system so area fruit, vegetable and crop growers can continue to be an economic driver in the region. The project will repair a section of pipe near Gallagher Lake that was damaged by a January rock slide to ensure the ...
UPDATE: RCMP Returned Kidnap Victim and Arrested Lash Leroux
RCMP acted on a tip and were able to arrest susected kidnapper Lash Leroux, and to return the 50-year-old female victim to medical care. Original Story: RCMP in Prince Geroge are urgently asking for the public’s assistance to locate a female kidnapped from the local hospital. Cpl. Craig Douglass said just before 1 p.m. on...
BC RCMP warn of scams that hijack your computer
The RCMP have received reports from residents that they have been 'locked out' of their computer and received pop-up message stating that their computer has been frozen by the police for a criminal investigation. In some cases the pop-up provides a list of possible offences, while in other cases the pop-up may list a specific...
Discover Camping reservation service opens Tuesday
A reminder to all families, friends and outdoor enthusiasts to book your favourite campsites as the BC Parks online reservation system, Discover Camping, opens Tuesday, March 15, 2016, at 7 a.m. At that time Discover Camping will begin accepting reservations for most campgrounds. Individual campsites in many provincial parks...
Raise the rates, leave our bus pass alone — Inclusion BC fights for people with disabilities
Nelson/Creston MLA Michelle Mungall helped deliver a 15,000-signature petition to the BC Legislature Wednesday as part of a fight by Inclusion BC and TAPS (Together Against Poverty Society) to help people with disabilities in BC. The Raise the Rates, Leave our Bus Pass Alone petition was also delivered to Hon. Minister Michelle...
