Feeling a little more relaxed today (Monday, June 9)? The Fraser Institute said Canadians should as Monday (June 9) is Tax Freedom Day for the average Canadian family, one day later than in 2013. Tax Freedom Day measures the total tax burden imposed on Canadian families by the federal, provincial and local governments. If you...

RCMP continue to investigate a suspicious death Saturday (June 7) near Oliver. Police confirm a person of interest who was taken into custody following the discovery of a body has been released. The identity of the deceased is not being released pending notification of next of kin.   Police and the BC Coroners Service continue...

Dear Prime Minister Harper: Based on the evidence presented below, we, the undersigned scholars, have concluded that the Joint  Review Panel’s (JRP) assessment of the Northern Gateway Project (the Project) represents a flawed  analysis of the risks and benefits to British Columbia’s environment and society. Consequently, the...

Savour the memories and have fun this summer with a few helpful tips on sun safety for Sun Awareness Week, June 2-8. “We want families to be active and enjoy everything our province has to offer,” said Health Minister Terry Lake. “However, when you’re swimming or playing soccer, it’s important to remember that the sunshine ...

On one hand you can't fault the B.C. government for trying, but on the other hand their enthusiasm for it – consulting British Columbians on public policy and pending legislation that is – seems a little wanting. Gung-ho it's not. In the last year, there have been government white papers, discussion papers, no papers but input...

RCMP in 100 Mile House used a spike belt to arrest a suspect wanted on an attempted murder charge Saturday (May 31). 100 Mile House RCMP responded to a complaint of a man in distress in the 7000 block of 93 Mile Loop Rd at 8:25 a.m. Officers attended and located a 39-year-old man who had been shot. He was rushed to hospital...

I cannot decide if I should laugh or cry in response to the Provincial government’s exasperating effort to come up with lock-out terms for teachers. The government’s objective is to entice teachers to accept its conditions for a new contract. How can restricting the teachers’ hours at work, reducing their income by an arbitrary...

On average, four youth are killed and 1,140 injured in crashes during graduation season in May and June every year in B.C. In the Southern Interior, on average, 171 youth are injured in crashes during graduation season in May and June every year. With high school graduation just around the corner, ICBC is asking parents to ...

A proactive online investigation by the BC Integrated Child Exploitation (BC ICE) unit has resulted in charges for Luring a Child and Making Child Pornography. Tyler James Nowek, 29, was arrested and subsequently charged by the BC Crown for Luring a Child and Making Child Pornography. He made his first court appearance on...

The Chilliwack RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing elderly Chilliwack man. William Mooney (Bill) was last seen on May 1 at a credit union on Cheam Avenue in Chilliwack. Police and family members are concerned for Mooney’s physical and mental health and are asking the public for their assistance in...