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Big turnout for Wildsight meeting on impact of logging in St. Marys Valley

Big turnout for Wildsight meeting on impact of logging in St. Marys Valley

Over 100 Kimberley residents attended a meeting hosted by Wildsight on Tuesday, Nov. 26, to learn about the impact of current and planned logging on wildlife and the ecosystem in the St. Mary's River Valley.
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Bulldog breeder on Vancouver Island convicted of animal cruelty

Bulldog breeder on Vancouver Island convicted of animal cruelty

Woman refused veterinary care for dog that had been having seizures for days
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Federal GST holiday creates challenges for B.C. retailers: Advocate

Federal GST holiday creates challenges for B.C. retailers: Advocate

British Columbians will also see smaller breaks because it is not an HST province
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Llama drama: BC SPCA rescues 8 llamas from B.C. property

Llama drama: BC SPCA rescues 8 llamas from B.C. property

Humane society working with veterinarian for rescued, matted camelids
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Amy Woodland suffers 'tens of millions' in fire damage

Amy Woodland suffers 'tens of millions' in fire damage

SD5 officials and staff recently provided an update on the status of Amy Woodland Elementary School
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Kimberley Alpine Resort to open for early preview weekend

Kimberley Alpine Resort to open for early preview weekend

Kimberley Alpine Resort has received 130 centimetres of snow to date.
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Sophie Pierre named Senior Fellow at Harvard Kennedy School

Sophie Pierre named Senior Fellow at Harvard Kennedy School

Former Chief of ‘Aqam Community and Order of Canada Recipient Sophie Pierre has been named the inaugural Senior Fellow in Indigenous Governance and Development at the Harvard Kennedy School.
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Study of 2023 Okanagan wildfires recommends limiting development in high-risk areas

Study of 2023 Okanagan wildfires recommends limiting development in high-risk areas

Flammable materials within 10m of structures played crucial role in whether it survived the wildfires: Report
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How changing catch-and-release fishing practices can boost B.C. salmon survival

How changing catch-and-release fishing practices can boost B.C. salmon survival

The new study shows certain types and sizes of fish don’t respond well to the practice
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PHOTOS: One person injured in Vernon shed fire

PHOTOS: One person injured in Vernon shed fire

One person hurt after shed in vacant lot on 25th Avenue catches fire Friday morning
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