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New recycling system still irritates RDCK

The Regional District of Central Kootenay remains upset at the way a new industry-led recycling system has been rolled out.
B.C. launches skills 're-engineering'

B.C. launches skills 're-engineering'

B.C. government has unveiled its plan to redirect post-secondary funds and student aid to jobs in demand
Victoria youth custody centre to close

Victoria youth custody centre to close

Vancouver Island jail has 56 regular employees, averages 15 young offenders. Some will go to Burnaby, others to Prince George
Smart meter refusal fees trimmed

Smart meter refusal fees trimmed

BC Hydro customers who cling to mechanical power meters will continue to pay $32.40 a month for manual meter readings

Regional hospital board makes Nakusp ER upgrades a priority

Nakusp Mayor Karen Hamling related the news to council at its meeting last Monday, Apr. 14.
Little movement as school strike starts

Little movement as school strike starts

Education Minister Peter Fassbender says teachers' union could be called on to pay benefits if school disruption continues
Easter Saturday Breakfast at Saddleback Community Church

Easter Saturday Breakfast at Saddleback Community Church

RDCK looking at interal projects first for carbon offsets

The board referred a motion Thursday to buy about $47,000 worth of offsets to its May meeting.

Voting for CBT projects takes place on Sunday

Sunday is the day the community will be voting for the Columbia Basin Trust Community Initiatives.
1.4 million flu shots a B.C. record

1.4 million flu shots a B.C. record

The return of H1N1 and some severe cases involving younger people prompted a big increase in seasonal influenza vaccinations