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No potential changes to Harrop, Glade ferry crossings until February

No potential changes to Harrop, Glade ferry crossings until February

The B.C. Labour Relations Board has not yet scheduled hearing dates to reconsider service cuts
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It’s always sunnier in Victoria: Why life in B.C.’s capital is brighter

It’s always sunnier in Victoria: Why life in B.C.’s capital is brighter

Victoria receives an average of 661 mm of rain annually, compared with 1,426 mm in Sooke and 1,537 mm in Vancouver
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Shaping the 2025 Kootenay Boundary budget; town halls coming up

Shaping the 2025 Kootenay Boundary budget; town halls coming up

RDKB residents will soon have the chance to delve into the proposed 2025 budget
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Housing report points to needs for seniors, rental units

Housing report points to needs for seniors, rental units

The City of Grand Forks has a clearer idea of how much and what type of housing it will need for the short and long-term future, with an eye on developing more homes suitable for its changing demographics including seniors and families.
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UPDATE: Fruitvale woman dies after Trail vehicle incident

UPDATE: Fruitvale woman dies after Trail vehicle incident

The incident occurred on Jan. 9
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Cull order still looms over Edgewood ostrich herd as farmers cling to hope

Cull order still looms over Edgewood ostrich herd as farmers cling to hope

Universal Ostrich seeks exemption, saying herd can be better used for research
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Trails society announces a new winter activity program

As our Winter seems to on and on, February is not a month we love, it is usually dark and cold. To overcome the February blahs, the Trails Society is announcing a new and exciting program to get you outside and active.
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Assault with weapon charges handed out to 2 men in Castlegar theft

Assault with weapon charges handed out to 2 men in Castlegar theft

Dennis Mahon and Kyle Doherty have also been charged with using an imitation firearm, theft, and possessing a weapon for dangerous purpose  
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Respiratory illness outbreak declared at Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital

Respiratory illness outbreak declared at Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital

On Tuesday, Jan. 14, an active outbreak of respiratory illness was announced on the third floor of the hospital in Trail
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Forest board cites lack of government oversight in cattle grazing on SILT land

Forest board cites lack of government oversight in cattle grazing on SILT land

The Forest Practices Board is calling on the provincial government to improve how it manages and enforces range activities after investigating a cattle grazing complaint east of Grand Forks.
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