The European Union (EU) will continue its ban on imported seal products, despite the Canadian government's appeal that it violates fair trade agreements.  In February 2011, Canada requested that the World Trade Organization (WTO) create a dispute settlement panel to challenge the ban set by the EU.  However, the WTO decided...

A group of agencies with a mandate for public safety are joining together to provide information to help British Columbians stay safe in the backcountry during the upcoming winter season. Representatives from the BC Coroners Service, Environment Canada, Parks Canada and the Canadian Avalanche Centre are highlighting the risks...

Since it got its start in March this year, the Christina Gateway Community Development Association (CGCDA) has been propelling the community forward. Although the association has only been incorporated for a few months, they have accomplished much, thanks to their broad voice that represents every sector of the community....

FortisBC has been named the regional utility of the year by Natural Resources Canada’s ENERGY STAR® Market Transformation Awards. FortisBC was acknowledged for the success of its water heater program, which promotes the adoption of high-efficiency residential water heaters, including ENERGY STAR tankless, hybrid, and condensing...

Non-profits and charities have a new way to raise money for causes that benefit society, as the B.C. government relaxes the rules around auctioning liquor. Following through on an earlier commitment, the B.C. government is allowing privately-donated liquor, such as a vintage bottle of wine or a rare bottle of scotch from an...

A local environmental organization says an independent federal government agency has been actively working to stifle its opposition to the Alberta oil sands and associated developments after federal documents revealed that the National Energy Board has been spying on British Columbia activist groups. An article from the...

Our incredibly hard-working Friends of the Library group has followed up their record-breaking book sale with a very successful fundraiser at Clyde’s (a great big thank you to Steve and Patti, and everyone who came out). But they’re not stopping there – they will be holding their famous Christmas Cookie Sale on Tuesday,...

Edited for clarity regarding GF rec. centre fees. At the Oct. 28th regular council meeting, Mayor Brian Taylor said that Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB) may be raising the user fees for Grand Forks recreation services like the swimming pool and arena.  “(They) are struggling to keep service levels up and costs...

These are special rivers. Providing some of the best river fishing opportunities in the region, the Kettle, West Kettle and Granby support several important fish stocks, including seven species at risk and native rainbow trout stock that grow larger than 50 cm. However, the quality of the Kettle for fishing has deteriorated...

In an effort to weave together a history severed by an international border, a pair of Selkirk College instructors headed south this past summer to explore Lakes People history first hand. In June, Duff Sutherland and Myler Wilkinson were invited to visit Inchelium on the Colville Confederated Tribes Reserve in Washington...