A phone scam cropping up in Western Canada and in Nelson is targeting Safeway Club Card holders, according to a press release issued by the grocery chain Friday. Safeway has said people in BC and Alberta have been receiving calls from either automated or live callers claiming to represent the company, trying to get their...

After years of debate and hesitation, the province’s minimum wage is finally going up. Premier Christy Clark announced late Wednesday British Columbia’s minimum wage will increase in three stages to $10.25 by May 1, 2012, and the training wage will be eliminated. “This increase could mean more than $4,000 additional dollars...

The Canadian Press British Columbians spooked by ongoing explosions at Japan's quake-damaged nuclear plants are making a run on pharmacies, hoping to boost immunity to any potential radiation drift. But the provincial government, health officials and pharmacists themselves are encouraging people to stand down from stockpiling...

Premier Christy Clark today announced a new, smaller cabinet focused on creating jobs and changing the way British Columbians engage with their government. “Together, we will focus on creating jobs and building a strong economy because that is the single most important thing we can do to support families and ensure we can...

As people prepare to spring forward one hour on Saturday, keep the effect of the time change in mind and adjust your life, and driving, accordingly, cautions one psychologist. "Studies show that the switch into Daylight Savings Time can have a dramatic effect on disrupting our regular sleep cycle," said Dr. John Vavrik, a...

Kimberley RCMP have now confirmed the identity of the female body that was found along the St. Mary’s Forest Service Road on Sunday, March 6, although the cause of her death is still unknown.Forty-nine-year-old Carol Ann McPhail was located by the Kimberley Search and Rescue team approximately six kilometres south of St....

By Gary Murphy, BC Hydro This summer, BC Hydro will begin implementation of the Smart Metering Program. This program involves replacing existing meters with a modern, fully integrated, smart metering system as part of our critical infrastructure upgrades. The Smart Metering Program will help to ensure that BC Hydro can continue...

On Sunday the Kimberley RCMP began investigating the death of a woman near Kimberley, currently confirming her identity and whether or not the death is criminal in nature.Prior to this investigators sought the assistance of the Kimberley Search and Rescue Team that same day as a result of information regarding the possible ...

Customers and stakeholders are invited to help shape B.C.'s clean energy future by sharing their ideas with BC Hydro.Twelve open houses at locations around the province start next week and continue through until mid-April, allowing the public to provide direct input on the future of electricity. The nearest meeting is in...

Team BC finished third at the 2011 Canada Winter Games in Halifax, bringing home 28 gold, 30 silver and 30 bronze medals, in their best winter games standings ever.The next Canada Winter Games will take place in Prince George in 2015. Held every two years, alternating between summer and winter, the Canada Games are a key event...