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Local kayakers complete first ever descent of Incomappleux River

Local kayakers complete first ever descent of Incomappleux River

Six-day wilderness expedition brought them over mountain pass, along a never-explored river and through 2,000-year-old cedar stands
B.C. legislature likely silent until spring, says de Jong

B.C. legislature likely silent until spring, says de Jong

The B.C. government is not planning to recall the legislature for a fall session, Finance Minister Mike de Jong said Tuesday.
Leader Adrian Dix to announce his future with BC NDP next week

Leader Adrian Dix to announce his future with BC NDP next week

Adrian Dix is expected to announce next week whether he will continue as leader of the B.C. New Democratic Party.

Will recycling still be easy in 2014?

Local governments must make a decision with respect to their participation in the Packaging and Printed Paper Stewardship Program.
Sensible BC's 90-day marijuana legalization drive begins

Sensible BC's 90-day marijuana legalization drive begins

A 90-day countdown began Monday for a petition drive to force the effective legalization of simple possession of marijuana in B.C.
Nakusp boaters not happy with new ramp

Nakusp boaters not happy with new ramp

Concerns were about access during lower water levels, with some boaters forecasting the ramp could become unusable in the next few weeks.
Valhalla wildfire visible from New Denver

Valhalla wildfire visible from New Denver

A lightning-caused wildfire burning on the west side of Slocan Lake is visible from New Denver and Silverton.

Woman’s life saved by fast acting ferry crew

Mary Walters was stung and experienced her first-time serious reaction on the ferry between Revelstoke and Nakusp.

RCMP files: theft, lost on the lakes, car troubles

According to police, people, cars, food, and fishing gear have all been coming and going this summer.
Tanker research 'subsidy' to Enbridge, Greens say

Tanker research 'subsidy' to Enbridge, Greens say

Elizabeth May accuses the Conservative government of "doing Enbridge's homework" on oil spill hazards off B.C.'s North Coast