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High-ranking Hells Angel dies in Abbotsford hospital

High-ranking Hells Angel dies in Abbotsford hospital

David Giles was vice-president of Kelowna HA chapter
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An historic entry into political life in Victoria

An historic entry into political life in Victoria

Tom Shypitka describes electric atmosphere in the Legislature as government falls
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Jaffray lumber mill lays off workers in the face of softwood lumber bills

Jaffray lumber mill lays off workers in the face of softwood lumber bills

A local forestry company is cutting production as the United States prepares to charge additional duties on softwood lumber exports.
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Victoria mother says child was burned by sunscreen

Victoria mother says child was burned by sunscreen

Says her son began to blister after using a spray-on sunscreen made by Banana Boat.
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May numbers: Four deaths per day caused by illicit drugs

May numbers: Four deaths per day caused by illicit drugs

The BC Coroners Service says 129 people died during the month of May, slightly down from 136 deaths in April.
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Soulfood Community Breakfast is free and open to all

Soulfood Community Breakfast is free and open to all

Monthly breakfast event aims to foster human connections and support a vibrant downtown Cranbrook
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Grizzlies account for approximately 500 calls to the C.O. Service each year; WildSafeBC

Grizzlies account for approximately 500 calls to the C.O. Service each year; WildSafeBC

Over the past couple of weeks there have been numerous grizzly sightings in East Kootenay, and an increase in Kimberley and Cranbrook over the past few years. According to WildSafeBC, we will experience a slower period in July, which will increase in August and spike in September. Historically, during the third weekend in September WildSafeBC and the Conservation Officer Services have the highest volume of calls with regards to wildlife.
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Indecent act committed at Jim Smith park

Indecent act committed at Jim Smith park

RCMP looking for suspect who took off from Jim Smith Lake Provincial Park.
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Old Fire Hall sold, will be turned into taphouse

Old Fire Hall sold, will be turned into taphouse

Two local entrepreneurs have purchased building, will turn into restaurant and taphouse.
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Steelworkers’ softwood delegation travels to DC

Steelworkers’ softwood delegation travels to DC

Courtesy USW
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