B.C. talks tough on Ottawa red tape

VICTORIA – The B.C. government's throne speech takes an unusually harsh swipe at Ottawa for leaving private sector investments "stranded in the mire" of duplicated federal environmental assessments. In Tuesday's agenda-setting speech, the province repeats a long-standing demand that the B.C.... more

• Grow op busted on Allendale Lake Road in Okanagan Falls
• Similkameen Country prepared to showcase valley to the world at B.C. Street
• HST rally coming to the region

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First place for SESS junior boys

The Similkameen Sparks will host the Junior boys playoffs on Thursday and Friday. The boys earned the right to host the event by finishing first in league play during the regular season. The top two teams from the playoffs will advance... more

• SRC Bowling
• Similkameen Rec Centre Bowling
• Similkameen Rec Centre Bowling Scores

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Imminent opening

• New laundromat operator hopes to make a clean start with transients and local clientele
• Province to freeze MLA’s cost of living compensation for next two years
• Outlook brighter, coast loggers told

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Keremeos Volunteer Fire Department looking for a few good men and women

The Keremeos Volunteer Fire Department (KVFD) is actively seeking new recruits. Previous training or experience in emergency response is not required as every new recruit brings valuable previously acquired skill and enthusiasm to the team. Firefighters are given training in a variety... more

• In Search of Aliens
• Prepare your pet for new family additions
• Communities and regions of British Columbia showcased at BC Street at the Richmond O Zone

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Nuclear incident involved British Columbia territory

On the night of February 13, 1950, a Convair B-36B, assigned to the Seventh Bomb Wing at Carswell Air Force Base, crashed in northern British Columbia, after jettisoning a Mark IV atomic bomb. The incident marked the first time... more > more

The Den Report, Lions beat 'Riders, now 2-4

It took six weeks, but the B.C. Lions were finally able to put forward a complete effort in their 35-20 win over Saskatchewan last Friday. But it was their play on defense that won the game for the Lions. Six... more

• The Den Report, Logan impressing in NFL camp
• The Den Report, Lions sign three
• Everything I like is bad for me

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