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Rossland's 2017 budget cuts $250,000, keeps tax increase under 5 per cent

Rossland's 2017 budget cuts $250,000, keeps tax increase under 5 per cent

The City of Rossland has cut $250,000 from this year’s budget, allowing it to raise taxes 4.75 per cent rather than 10 per cent.
Students elect NDP government in provincial voting project

Students elect NDP government in provincial voting project

B.C. students elected an NDP majority with a Green Party opposition in the Student Vote BC 2017.
Conroy re-elected in Kootenay West

Conroy re-elected in Kootenay West

The Canadian Press made the call after only 14 of 79 polls reported.
ELECTION 2017: All you need to know on May 9

ELECTION 2017: All you need to know on May 9

How to vote and where to catch up on the issues you missed in the B.C. election run-up
ELECTION: 43 Liberals to rule as minority vs NDP’s 41, three Greens

ELECTION: 43 Liberals to rule as minority vs NDP’s 41, three Greens

Christy Clark aims to continue to govern as premier without a majority
VIDEO: Fate of B.C. political leaders in voters' hands

VIDEO: Fate of B.C. political leaders in voters' hands

B.C. Liberal Leader Christy Clark and Green Leader Andrew Weaver cast their votes Tuesday
Small Canadian lumber companies brace for retroactive fees

Small Canadian lumber companies brace for retroactive fees

Smaller Canadian lumber companies will be required to cough up duties on lumber exported to the U.S.
Making a path for Columbia salmon

Making a path for Columbia salmon

First Nations groups dream of creating safe passage for fish
‘Jean up’ in support of BC Children’s Hospital

‘Jean up’ in support of BC Children’s Hospital

Thursday is Jeans Day, an annual campaign that’s raised $20 million in 26 years
Canada Post: P.O. Box required for delivery

Canada Post: P.O. Box required for delivery

Some Rossland residents have noticed that mail directed to them via their street address sometimes doesn’t reach them.