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Rossland court evacuated after threat

The Rossland courthouse had to be evacuated earlier this morning after a threat was called in.

Rossland mayor wants more control of main streets

Rossland set forth a resolution at last week’s Union of British Columbia Municipalities convention in hopes the city could have more control over its main street.
New penalties proposed for public disorder

New penalties proposed for public disorder

Attorney General Shirley Bond has introduced changes to B.C. law that present new options for street disorder, unsafe driving and other provincial offences.
Rossland gets chance to set energy diet trend

Rossland gets chance to set energy diet trend

The Rossland Energy Diet is a partnership between FortisBC and the city in an attempt to help Rosslanders ease off power consumption.
New ID cards go beyond health care

New ID cards go beyond health care

The replacement for B.C.'s CareCard will provide online access to medical records, and may also be used to confirm B.C. residence and age while keeping other information private.
Premier wants riot trials broadcast

Premier wants riot trials broadcast

Attorney General Shirley Bond has ordered Crown prosecutors to ask judges to allow TV and radio coverage of court proceedings for those accused of participating in the Stanley Cup riot in June. But even if it happens, it will be highly restricted.
Teacher talks loom over legislative session

Teacher talks loom over legislative session

The B.C. government will provide more money for special-needs support in the province's public schools, and impose new training on teachers, according to Premier Christy Clark's first throne speech.
BRIEFS: Oil, marijuana, metal theft among UBCM issues

BRIEFS: Oil, marijuana, metal theft among UBCM issues

Civic delegates urge caution on smart meters, oil exports and P3 projects
Cities call on Hydro to freeze smart meter push

Cities call on Hydro to freeze smart meter push

UBCM votes 55 per cent for moratorium on wireless meter rollout
Premier kills idea of MSP surcharge on smokers

Premier kills idea of MSP surcharge on smokers

Clark opposes de Jong proposal to tinker with premiums