More B.C. Firefighters deployed to Yukon
Fires in the Yukon has B.C. firefighters heading north. The Wildfire Management Branch said its sending another 43 personnel to the Yukon to help with fire suppression efforts. One Unit Crew from the Cariboo Fire Centre, one 12-person Incident Management Team and 11 other staff left last week. A total of 145 Wildfire Management Branch […]
B.C. farmers-market coupon program expanding
A successful program that provides lower-income families, pregnant women and seniors with coupons for locally produced food is receiving an additional $2 million investment, Health Minister Terry Lake announced today. “We know that having access to healthy, fresh foods makes a huge difference in health,” said Lake. “Unfortunately, for some British Columbians, it can be […]
Coroners Service identifies Trail drowning victim
The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a man who was found deceased in the Columbia River on July 18. The man is Andrew Lee Evans, aged 28, from Fruitvale. Evans was witnessed entering the Columbia River by RCMP officers on July 10, and was seen to be experiencing difficulties before being swept away by strong...
No go for medicinal pot grow on North Shore
By Suzy Hamilton, The Nelson Daily The board of the Regional District of Central Kootenay unanimously voted against a rezoning application that would allow a north shore couple to grow medicinal marijuana under the new Health Canada regulations (MMPR). “We turned it down because of the potential impacts and that it was no benefit to […]
Land purchase grows Taghum Beach Park by 8.3 acres
The Regional District of Central Kootenay made Taghum Beach Park more of a happening place in the summer with the recent purchase of 8.3 acres adjacent to the day-use area. “We are thrilled about this acquisition of land which will improve the park for the many residents and visitors who enjoy it,” said Ramona Faust, […]
Government announces opt out options for smart meters
Ed note: The following is a press release issued byt the BC government: Bill Bennett, Minister of Energy and Mines, announced today that BC Hydro will offer new options for customers who have put their smart meters on hold. Government is responding to public concerns by providing opt-out options with the costs borne by those […]
Community Foundation ready to serve Castlegar
The Community Foundation of Castlegar and District now has official charitable status as confirmed on July 1st by the Canada Revenue Agency. “We are very pleased that the lengthy process to achieve this status has been successful," said board president Bob Jackson. “This means the foundation can now receive funds and issue...
House of Lords approve same-sex marriage bill at third reading
On Monday, the United Kingdom‘s House of Lords passed the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill at Third Reading, the last major step in changing the law to allow marriages between same-sex partners in England and Wales. The bill is to become law this week and same-sex marriage ceremonies are likely to start in 2014. During […]
Advertising Feature: Why Does Pinnacle PAC Offer Free Initial Consultations?
Many professional firms offer “free initial consultations” to the public as an enticement to get customers in the door. It’s part of their promotional strategy to attract new customers. Pinnacle PAC offers free initial consultations for a few other reasons. First, we want to get to know our prospective customers. We view the relationship between […]
POLICE BEAT: Canoe concern has happy ending
Yesterday saw a fortunate ending to a dicey river situation, according to Trail RCMP Sgt. Rob Hawton. “Shortly after 4 p.m. on July 16, police received a call that there was a capsized canoe with a number of people in the water in the Columbia River at Rock Island in Trail,” Hawton said. “Police and […]
