News

B.C. adding to aboriginal education

Public schools and post-secondary will be introducing more history of First Nations in the coming year

Jun 17, 2015 9:00 AM Read more >

Province looking at stiffer distracted driving penalties

Opportunity for public feedback through online survey as politicians look at tweaking legislation.

Jun 17, 2015 9:00 AM Read more >

Scholarships awarded to students

High school students recognized for academic, athletic and community achievements.

Jun 17, 2015 6:00 AM Read more >

Stiffer fines, impoundments eyed for distracted drivers

Province opens online consultation on how far to go to deter drivers from texting and using cellphones behind the wheel

Jun 16, 2015 3:00 PM Read more >

New cleanup agency for spills on land

Province says PRO could coordinate, respond to environmental emergencies from trains, trucks and pipelines

Jun 16, 2015 12:00 PM Read more >

RCMP searching for missing man

Motorcyclist hasn't reported in after a trip up the Gray Creek Pass.

Jun 16, 2015 12:00 PM Read more >

ALR reforms ease way for breweries, value-added plants

Province hopes relaxed rules tempt farmers to branch out into new agri-business ventures

Jun 15, 2015 6:00 PM Read more >

Province cracks down on left-lane hogs

New traffic rules coming in for drivers on multi-lane highways.

Jun 15, 2015 1:00 PM Read more >

Kokanee population low at Kootenay Lake

Province taking action after a review that included Kootenay Trout Hatchery staff, ministry biologists and the Ktunaxa Nation.

Jun 15, 2015 9:00 AM Read more >

Thanks from the heart

In September of 2012 Everett Olafson of Wasa was buried when a sand dune at Koocanusa collapsed.

Jun 15, 2015 9:00 AM Read more >