FortisBC is partnering with the BC Non-Profit Housing Association (BCNPHA) and other organizations that provide services to low income families to retrofit multi-family buildings in Kelowna and the South Okanagan with energy efficient lighting at no cost to the non-profit housing groups. “Upgrading to energy efficient lighting...

Young, old and every age in between fans of Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame won't want to miss Rivers' Edge Theatre Society's latest production. Toad of Toad Hall, a play adaptation of Wind in the Willows by A.A. Milne of Winnie the Pooh fame, features everything a great play needs -- wonderful costumes, music, dancing,...

International Women’s Day is the story of ordinary women as makers of history; it is rooted in the centuries-old struggle of women to fully participate in society.This day is set aside to recognize the economic, political and social achievements of women. It is a day to celebrate the successes of women while remaining cognizant...

by Bruce Fuhr, The Nelson Daily The Heritage City is getting another taste of the motion picture industry as NGN productions began filming its latest project, Christmas Miracle, Sunday in and around the region. “This is a Christmas movie about bunch of people who get stranded in a blizzard on Christmas Eve in a desolate part...

The Boundary Community Food Bank has a fresh new look and a attractive prime location in Grand Forks at 7419-2nd Street. In fact, it is hard to miss the new food bank location. It is on the corner of the first intersection into town if you're coming westbound on Highway 3 and the windows have attractive photographs of local...

Standard & Poor's downgraded Egypt's currency rating for the second time in four months based on the country's shorfall in foreign reserves and shaky political transition. It's the latest development for a nation facing mounting economic diffuclties. Egypt's foreign reserves fell by over 50 percent last year to about US$16...

With the tremendous potential for tourism development within the Boundary region notably the excellent terrain for biking, hiking, horseback riding, all terrain vehicle (ATV) use, motorcycling and other recreational activities, collaboration between interest groups will be key to the future of trails in the area. On Jan. 18,...

(Victoria, 9 February 2012) – IntegrityBC today released eight videos of B.C. Conservative party leader John Cummins responding to questions posed to him by British Columbians on the organization's Facebook page. Cummins responds to a variety of issues ranging from fears over a Conservative/Liberal vote split to the HST to ...

  The Ministry of Environment has issued an Air Quality Advisory for Grand Forks and surrounding areas because of high concentrations of fine particulates that are expected to persist until/for Saturday. Persons with chronic underlying medical conditions should postpone strenuous exercise until the advisory is lifted.  Staying...

Banff, Alberta– Over the objections of almost 200,000 citizens, the federal government has approved the proposed “Brewster Glacier Discovery Walk” in Jasper National Park. Conservation organizations fear that the beauty and integrity of Jasper National Park are being surrendered to commercial interests, opening the door for...