B.C. oil refinery backers move ahead
Former national chiefs Shawn Atleo, Ovide Mercredi join third bid to build bitumen processing plant on B.C.'s North CoastTom Fletcher / December 10, 2014
Year: 2014
B.C. urged to end ‘shadow system’ of substandard foster care
New call for government action from children's representative Turpel-LafondJeff Nagel / December 10, 2014
Groups get together to purchase hot dog cooker
Several Ashcroft groups applied for a donation from Second Time Around and received it.Wire Service / December 10, 2014
Volunteers make communities
Communities are a team effort made up of volunteers. If you aren't part of the team, you aren't part of the community.Wire Service / December 10, 2014
Raising money for orphaned children
Ashcroft resident Loraine Shwaluk is raising money for an orphanage in Mexico.Wendy Coomber / December 10, 2014
Christmas piano recital
Music students play Christmas songs for the residents of Ashcroft's long term care facility.Wire Service / December 10, 2014
Part I: Mental Health for Children and Youth – How to Get the Help You Need
Dr. David Smith says 13 per cent of B.C. youth experience a mental health issue every year – 83,700 children under age 19.Contributed / December 10, 2014
Officer on the mend
After being critically injured by a gunman in Kamloops on Dec. 3, Cpl. Michaud is awake in Royal Inland Hospital and talking to family.Wendy Coomber / December 10, 2014
From the Centre – Christmas Tea was a happy success
The monthly news from the Ashcroft-Cache Creek Seniors Association.Wire Service / December 10, 2014
Creative Current – Helping the Christmas Spirit along
Nadine Davenport's bi-monthly column of music, art and theatre in the area.Wire Service / December 10, 2014
Jingle all the way
The 14th annual Santa Madness Parade came to town last Friday.Wire Service / December 10, 2014
Village, Belkorp do deserve that pat on the back
Former Cache Creek Councillor Darrell Rawcliffe responds to allegations that methane conversion at the landfill could have happened sooner.Wire Service / December 10, 2014
Striking A Balance – Christmas carols and feasts enjoyed
Susan Swan's weekly column of community news and events from Clinton.Susan Swan / December 10, 2014
Novices tie Lillooet
Ashcroft Coyotes tie the Lillooet Pistons in a home game.Wire Service / December 10, 2014
Clark on climate, clawbacks, credit cards
A year-end interview with Premier Christy Clark touches on natural gas, climate change, BC Ferries and the growing budget surplusTom Fletcher / December 9, 2014
Polak pitches B.C. climate strategy in Peru
Carbon tax on fossil fuels touted by B.C. delegation at United Nations COP20 conference in Lima this weekTom Fletcher / December 8, 2014
Petronas LNG delay not due to B.C., Coleman says
Malaysian-led project still needs federal approval for site, CEO concerned about U.S. competition for gas exports to AsiaTom Fletcher / December 3, 2014
Jingle Bells rock
The Desert Bells Hand Bell Choir performed a Christmas selection for students at the Cache Creek Elementary School.Wire Service / December 3, 2014
B.C. Views – Nisga’a prove critics wrong
Tom Fletcher writes provincial news and editorial for Black Press.Wire Service / December 3, 2014
BC Ferries moving to online booking, variable fares
Prices will be discounted for lower-demand times, fee for reservations phased out as web-based system is installedWire Service / December 3, 2014