UPDATED: Local business owner starts fundraiser for nurse killed in Christina Lake MVA
Ed. Note: The following was submitted to the Source after a local nurse and Christina Lake resident was heading home from the funeral of a second nurse and her vehicle was struck by a falling tree, crushing the driver's side of her SUV (see coverage below). Hi, my name is Chantel Fullerton and there has recently been a tragic...
Waneta Expansion Project powered up and running
The Waneta Expansion Limited Partnership (WELP), a partnership between Fortis Inc., Columbia Power Corporation and Columbia Basin Trust, announced today that the Waneta Expansion Project near Trail is now online and generating power. The $900 million 335 MW expansion adds a second powerhouse, immediately downstream of the...
BETHS saddened by delays
The Boundary Emergency and Transition Housing Society (BETHS) is extremely disappointed with the City of Grand Forks council’s delay in making a decision on the extension of the lease for the site of the Multi Agency Accommodation Project (MAAP) facility. MAAP partners (Habitat for Humanity Southeast BC, Whispers of Hope...
LETTER: Open house ideas
Dear Mayor and Council, Thank you for this open house, which gives citizens the opportunity to contribute their ideas of a vision for Grand Forks from now until 2018. My understanding is that only ideas compatible with our city's Sustainable Community Plan can be pursued. Having lived here many years and having read many city...
Founder's Day call for volunteers
Greenwood Community Groups & Individuals, The Founder’s Day Organizing Committee is excited to announce that this year’s celebration will be happening on Saturday, July 11th in Lion’s Park. We invite all Greenwood community groups and individuals to participate and help make this year’s celebration, Greenwood’s 118th...
Boundary Women's Coalition receives $20,000
The Boundary Women’s Coalition has received funding from the province’s civil forfeiture program towards its Youth Crime Prevention project. “Reducing instances of sexual exploitation and providing support for victims is a critically important service,” Boundary-Similkameen MLA Linda Larson said. “By providing these services,...
V-Day -- Vagina Monologues back in Oliver/Osoyoos
V-Day Oliver-Osoyoos volunteers have been working tirelessly once again to campaign against gender based violence. As we near the end of our 2015 campaign, I would encourage all of you to take a moment to reflect on the significance of this movement. The V-Day organization, founded by Eve Ensler has benefited countless women...
BC allowing liquor sales in grocery stores as of yesterday
Eighty per cent of all feedback during the Liquor Policy Review asked for it, government promised it and now consumers will benefit from it: liquor sales in grocery stores started yesterday. First out of the gate for the wine-on-shelves model is the Save-On-Foods in Surrey, partnering with the BC Wine Institute to represent...
Robson Fire Department offers thanks after successfully putting the boots to Muscular Dystrophy
This past Saturday, Robson Fire Fighters held out their boots in support of Muscular Dystrophy Canada. The bar was set high from last year at $6,200 and the community of Robson and area stepped up at Johnny’s Grocery and Gas on Broadwater Road and raised $6,422! To show their support for people with neuromuscular disorders,...
Cops tell drivers, 'Get your head out of your apps'
RCMP Message to BC Drivers is Simple, Get Your Head Out of Your Apps Over 4,700 tickets for using an electronic device while driving were issued to drivers across the Province by the RCMP and Integrated Road Safety Units in the month of March. It is clear that distracted driving is an epidemic putting everyone at risk, says...
