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BearAware successful with bear deterrent programs

Sharon Wieder the BearAware Community coordinator said there were only 41 calls to the Report all Poachers and Polluters line.

Poppies are now being distributed

Remembrance Day is only a week away and the poppy campaign has now begun.
Hydro debt grows, B.C. deficit shrinks

Hydro debt grows, B.C. deficit shrinks

Energy Minister Rich Coleman is examining BC Hydro's rapidly growing deferred expenses.
Metal thieves attack wired world

Metal thieves attack wired world

With copper trading at more than $3 a pound, thefts of phone wire have become a daily occurrence in B.C.
Rossland council hears details on Columbia-Washington renewal

Rossland council hears details on Columbia-Washington renewal

Engineering firm ISL was at council Monday to present updated Columbia-Washington renewal plans.
NDP walks fine line on B.C. seats

NDP walks fine line on B.C. seats

Federal NDP leadership candidate Brian Topp walked into controversy over the allocation of seven new MP seats for B.C. Thursday.

Chimney fire calls crews to quick action

A chimney fire threatened a Rossland household last week, but was contained to the attic by local fire crews.
Stick with B.C. Liberals, Manning says

Stick with B.C. Liberals, Manning says

Reform Party founder Preston Manning says his former colleague John Cummins is going the wrong way.
Heat on teachers in report card dispute

Heat on teachers in report card dispute

The bargaining agent for B.C. school districts is expected to seek an order forcing teachers to provide report cards.
$30M uranium buyout sparks accusations

$30M uranium buyout sparks accusations

The B.C. government's settlement to cancel a uranium mining claim cost millions more because of political interference, NDP MLAs say.