Bountiful polygamous leader decides to appeal tax decision
Winston Blackmore, the leader of the polygamous community near Creston, has decided to appeal a court decision that he did not fully report his income by $1.8 Million. Documents filed in the Federal Court of Appeal by the Blackmore camp said the judge during the trial didn’t properly interpret a section of the income Tax Act...
Minister salutes 'Small Business' month in BC
October is “Small Business” month in B.C. Minister of State for Tourism and Small Business Naomi Yamamoto released the following statement to kick off Small Business Month in British Columbia: Small businesses are the heart and soul of communities. They support families and keep local economies strong. The owners are parents, coaches and volunteers who […]
Government wants public input to help shape future of Columbia River Treaty
Bill Bennett, Minister of Energy and Mines and Minister Responsible for Core Review, announced another round of consultations with residents of the Columbia River Basin following the release of the “Public Consultation Report Working Draft.” The report provides a comprehensive summary of the input received from the public and key findings as the Columbia River […]
Pilot survives plane crash in Fort Nelson
A pilot is lucky to be alive after surviving a plane crash Wednesday afternoon in Fort Nelson, BC. The pilot was the only person on board the plane said the Transportation Safety Board officials. The plane, said to be seen on fire just after 4 p.m., crashed Wednesday in the middle of an intersection in an industrial area of...
Mike & Vicki — 'A safe place to make a bad choice'
A collaborative drug awareness effort between the Penticton South Okanagan Similkameen Regional RCMP Detachment, Interior Health Mental Health and Substance Use and Mind Festival Learning, is set for its official launch. The Mike and Vicki Project is an innovative and interactive resource designed to stimulate conversation ...
Fire ban rescinded in The Southeast Fire Centre
The Southeast Fire Centre has rescinded its open burning prohibition as of Friday (September 20) at noon. The Southeast Fire Centre said in a release that although open fires will be permitted throughout the Southeast Fire Centre, the Wildfire Management Branch is asking the public to remain vigilant with any fire use, including...
NDP leader Adrian Dix issues statement regarding his resignation/next steps
NDP leader Adrian Dix made the following announcement of his future plans on the BC BDP caucus website: “Since our defeat in the election on May 14, I have reflected both on my future as Leader of the B.C. NDP and on the future of our party. “In doing so, I have tried to put the long-term success of the B.C. NDP ahead of any...
UPDATED: List of recalled items from Salmon Arm Cheese Farm grows to 15
The list of recalled items from Gort’s Gouda Cheese Farm of Salmon Arm has expanded to 15 after the Canadian Food Inspection Agency added Gort's Gouda Cheese Farm brand Mild Gouda. The additional recall came after CFIA said the product may contain E. coli. Cheese at the Salmon Arm farm has been linked to the death of one elder...
COMMENT: Referendums
As a dual citizen, Canadian and Swiss, I have the right to vote in Switzerland’s national referendums. In 2012 there were twelve referendums dealing with issues ranging from animal disease legislation to the application of the state’s gambling revenue earnings. In March of this year the Swiss voted in referendums concerned ...
Public has say in new BC liquor laws
People who want to have a drink on the beach or enjoy a family lunch with drinks with children can now voice their choice through a new website launched by the B.C. Government. Parliamentary Secretary for Liquor Reform John Yap launched the new Liquor Policy Review website - www.gov.bc.ca/liquorpolicyreview - while touring ...
