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Search commences after missing mushroom picker mystery

Search commences after missing mushroom picker mystery

Nakusp RCMP are looking for public assistance finding 71-year-old Kyung Chun, who went missing near Fosthall
B.C. Municipalities: Local politicians support four-year terms

B.C. Municipalities: Local politicians support four-year terms

UBCM convention backs longer terms to match up with provincial elections, an issue that pits rural and urban communities
Scooter regulation plan runs out of juice

Scooter regulation plan runs out of juice

A bid by the town of Sidney to regulate the use of mobility scooters on sidewalks has been rejected by UBCM delegates
UPDATED: Steven Schroff found safe and sound

UPDATED: Steven Schroff found safe and sound

Schroff had been camping out of cell phone range, and had vehicle trouble. He was able to fix his truck and make it to Grand Forks.
Adrian Dix resigns, will lead B.C. NDP until next year

Adrian Dix resigns, will lead B.C. NDP until next year

Adrian Dix announced Wednesday he intends to stay on as B.C. NDP leader until next year when a successor can be chosen

Thefts, shoplifters, and drunk drivers occupy RCMP

Nakusp RCMP have been busy chasing after stolen license plates, impaired drivers and newly notorious shoplifters.
Richmond MLA John Yap questions booze sales in grocery stores

Richmond MLA John Yap questions booze sales in grocery stores

The B.C. government's consultation on liquor reform has begun with a debate about allowing alcoholic beverage sales in grocery stores.

New federal ridings don’t reflect majority opinion

An overwhelming majority of people in the West Kootenay region asked to not be divided politically.

ICBC and RCMP target distracted driving

Police and ICBC are launching a month-long campaign to deter distracted driving.
Hydro rates going up, 'but not 26%'

Hydro rates going up, 'but not 26%'

Energy Minister Bill Bennett has denied reports that BC Hydro rates are poised to go up more than 26 per cent in the next two years.