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Suzy Hamilton Legacy Fund Award Now Taking 2024 Nominations

The Suzy Hamilton Legacy Fund honours the work of one self-identified woman or non-binary environmental activist in the West Kootenay each year through a cash award. The Legacy Fund was established at the Osprey Community Foundation in 2016 after the death of well-loved and dedicated West Kootenay environmental activist and journalist Suzy Hamilton, founder of […]

Nelson Choral Singers present Fauré’s Requiem, selections of sacred music

Nelsonites will get a rare opportunity to hear the United Church organ when John Pengelly accompanies the Nelson Choral Singers in an Easter weekend performance of Gabriel Fauré’s Requiem. Nelson United Church for two performances on Saturday, March 30th — 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Tickets at Otter Books — cash: $20 for adults and […]

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Selkirk College Students Tops in Business Simulation Competition

In an important test of what’s to come after graduation, four students in Selkirk College’s School of Business triumphed in a simulation competition that matched their talents against top-notch post-secondary peers. Held at New Westminster’s Douglas College in early-March, the annual Western Canadian Business Competition (WCBC) brought together schools from across British Columbia and Alberta […]

Lane closures, short delays for final touches to Highway 1 in Kicking Horse Canyon

The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is advising the public that final work on Phase 4 of the Kicking Horse Canyon Project will begin on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. The MOTI said drivers are advised to expect lane closures and minor delays throughout the spring. Highway 1 will be reduced to lane one in each […]

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Historic water bomber, Hawaii Martin Mars, to be displayed in BC museum

The Province is supporting the preservation of a historic piece of B.C.’s aviation history to ensure its story can be shared with residents and visitors for generations to come. “The Hawaii Martin Mars water bomber is a proud symbol of B.C.’s ingenuity and innovation, representing cutting-edge technology in aviation firefighting of its time,” said Lana […]

Province approves use of Taser 7

The Province has approved the use of Taser 7 as an intermediate weapon for all police agencies in British Columbia. The approval process for Taser 7 included convening a multi-disciplinary panel to provide advice to the director of Police Services with consideration of a range of expertise and perspectives. The panel had representatives from various organizations, such […]

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