Third killer granted escorted trips from psychiatric hospital
By: Kim Bolan, Vancouver SunFor the third time in a year, an admitted killer found not criminally responsible for murder has been granted the chance to take escorted trips into the community by the B.C. Review Board.The latest case involves a Lower Mainland man who was found not guilty on February 11, 2011, despite shooting...
Recent scandals show ongoing battle for Chinese food security
A slew of food scandals have occurred in China in recent weeks, highlighting the country's ongoing challenge with maintaining levels of food safety.Most recently, a report on broadcaster CCTV2 revealed that a Shanghai producer of steamed buns (mantou) used contained dye and excessive amounts of artificial sweetener in the ...
Organics waste collection to pilot in Grand Forks
There will be a new style of garbage collection in Grand Forks this year. The city has offered to pilot the new collection system proposed by the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary that will include curbside organic waste, recycling and garbage pick up on alternating weeks. Mayor Brian Taylor explained at city council’s...
Crowd calls for troops to come home
A group of 25 picked up momentum as they marched through Grand Forks calling for peace on Saturday then rallied with speeches, and music. Calling on the federal government to withdraw from international wars, the Boundary Peace Initiative (BPI) group attracted a crowd of about 50 people in front of the Source and Retro Betty’s...
Dr. Katz speaks out against violence
At some point during their lifetime, about one in four women in B.C. experience violence at the hands of someone that they know. In Canada, every 15 seconds a woman is battered by someone she loves and trusts. Domestic violence profoundly affects individuals, families and communities. Together with community partners, non-profit...
What do you want to ask our candidates?
This week the Boundary has a chance to come out and grill the federal candidates for the different parties. In a time when many people are frustrated by the basic fact that we are in the midst of an election, it’s even more important to take the time to choose the candidate you want to represent you in Ottawa and this is your...
Politically charged: NDP Grand Forks office opens
Speeches, offers of both local and federal solutions to current issues, and a guitar duel with Mayor Taylor kicked off the opening of federal New Democratic Party (NDP) candidate Alex Atamanenko’s local office. The opening of the Grand Forks site was officially launched Saturday afternoon with much fanfare. Set amidst a...
Small businesses see growth in their future in Grand Forks
Business owners spoke up about challenges they face in a local market in results released yesterday of a Grand Forks business retention and expansion survey. The survey, initiated by Community Futures Boundary, was completed by local businesses over three months, and George Penfold, rural innovation chair for Selkirk College...
Don't be afraid - fires and rescue scenes are only for training as Grand Forks welcomes firefighters
At the end of April over 300 firefighters will be descending on Grand Forks to test their mettle. Following their extremely successful Firebells and Fanfares event last summer, the Grand Forks Fire Department decided to invite firefighters back for a busy weekend of training seminars, live demonstrations of tricky rescues, ...
Dummies on skis hit the slopes at Phoenix
Dummy races were front and center as the Phoenix Mountain Alpine Ski Society held their annual Spring Fling event this past Sunday at the Phoenix Ski Hill. Over a dozen dummies were hand-made by residents of the area and were sent downhill to win prizes in events such as big air, best crash, and more. Winners were: Best...
