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Stilwell takes 400m gold with record performance at Rio Paralympics

Stilwell takes 400m gold with record performance at Rio Paralympics

RIO DE JANEIRO – Michelle Stilwell, Paralympian and Parksville-Qualicum MLA sets Paralympic record in women's 400-metre T52.
Library purchases new computers thanks to Friends

Library purchases new computers thanks to Friends

There are now eight brand new computers for the public to use at the Grand Forks and District Public Library.
Ponderosa Arts and Music Festival 2016

Ponderosa Arts and Music Festival 2016

The festival was held at the Rock Creek fairgrounds alongside the Kettle River – a shangri-la for the popular indie music festival.
Aboriginal artifacts project aims for reconciliation

Aboriginal artifacts project aims for reconciliation

Premier Christy Clark offers economic development, restores Bella Coola ferry service, some leaders not impressed
Guns seized, two arrested after explosive target practice

Guns seized, two arrested after explosive target practice

Handguns, assault rifle, machine pistol and silencer seized after explosive targets hit in Chilliwack Valley
Debate over private healthcare in B.C. heads to court next week

Debate over private healthcare in B.C. heads to court next week

Challenge from Dr. Brian Day of the Cambie Surgery Centre in Vancouver to finally be heard
Another 'fix-it' fund as B.C. schools reopen

Another 'fix-it' fund as B.C. schools reopen

School districts can resubmit projects for latest $20 million fund, says Education Minister Mike Bernier
Grand Forks Learning Garden taking shape

Grand Forks Learning Garden taking shape

The learning garden has been a project of many years, first getting off the ground about three years ago.
B.C. school enrolment up for second year

B.C. school enrolment up for second year

Some urban districts struggle with overcrowding, special funds for declining rural schools, bus service to take effect
Canada Post, postal union reach tentative deals

Canada Post, postal union reach tentative deals

Two sides avert job action that has loomed for months