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The fifth annual Walhaschindig returns to Walhachin on June 3. (Photo credit: Friends of Walhachin Society)

Walhaschindig returning to Walhachin after three-year hiatus

Full day of music, dancing, food vendors, and more returns on June 3

The fifth annual Walhaschindig returns to Walhachin on June 3. (Photo credit: Friends of Walhachin Society)
Be kind to yourself when disappointment strikes. (Photo credit: Pixnio)

Be kind to yourself when things don’t go the way you planned

Setbacks and disappointments are a part of life, but they don’t have to define us

  • Mar 15, 2023
Be kind to yourself when disappointment strikes. (Photo credit: Pixnio)
School District No. 74 is looking for public feedback about long term plans for its sites and schools, including Desert Sands Community School in Ashcroft. (Photo credit: DSCS)

School District 74 looking for feedback on schools and sites

Feedback will be presented to board of trustees in May to shape long term planning

School District No. 74 is looking for public feedback about long term plans for its sites and schools, including Desert Sands Community School in Ashcroft. (Photo credit: DSCS)
A BC Wildfire Service officer carries out a prescribed burn near Penticton. Burns will be going on in the Lytton area between now and April 11. (Photo credit: BC Wildfire Service)

Several prescribed burns scheduled to take place in Lytton area

Subject to consitions, burns will take place between now and April 11

A BC Wildfire Service officer carries out a prescribed burn near Penticton. Burns will be going on in the Lytton area between now and April 11. (Photo credit: BC Wildfire Service)
As summer road construction season gets closer, expect to see more automated flagger assistance devices at construction sites. (Photo credit: Ministry of Transportation)

More automated flagger assistance devices coming to B.C. highways

AFADs are portable, easy to set up, and operated by a human flagger at a safe distance

As summer road construction season gets closer, expect to see more automated flagger assistance devices at construction sites. (Photo credit: Ministry of Transportation)
A nurse administers the COVID-19 vaccine in Kelowna in 2021. (Photo credit: Phil MacLachlan/Black Press)

Mandatory vaccination policy rescinded for B.C. public servants

Employees at health care sites will still need to be vaccinated against COVID-19

  • Mar 15, 2023
A nurse administers the COVID-19 vaccine in Kelowna in 2021. (Photo credit: Phil MacLachlan/Black Press)
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Turn down the heat: hydro use can cause contention in the home

A BC Hydro survey shows that home energy use can cause friction in many households

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BBB report shows home improvement scams at top of 2022 list

Cryptocurrency, employment, online purchase, and advance fee loan scams also make top 10 list

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The Bonaparte River watershed covers a vast area, and in recent years has been severely affected by wildfires and floods. (Photo credit: Bonaparte Watershed Stewardship Society)

Bonaparte watershed group works to protect health of river

Effects of wildfires and floods on the river discussed at recent society AGM

  • Mar 15, 2023
The Bonaparte River watershed covers a vast area, and in recent years has been severely affected by wildfires and floods. (Photo credit: Bonaparte Watershed Stewardship Society)
A map of snow basin indices from the River Forecast Centre shows that many more regions of the province are now above or near the normal snow pack level for this time of year. (Photo credit: River Forecast Centre)

Snow pack averages throughout B.C. show significant increase

Provincially, the average is 94 per cent of normal, up considerably from one month ago

A map of snow basin indices from the River Forecast Centre shows that many more regions of the province are now above or near the normal snow pack level for this time of year. (Photo credit: River Forecast Centre)
Beyond the Haunting is a team of paranormal investigators who include Kelly Ireland (left), Corine Carey and Leanne Sallenback. Their documentary, Haunted Gold Rush, won the Tourism BC Innovation award as part of the 2023 BC Tourism and Hospitality awards. (Photo submitted)

Haunted Gold Rush documentary scoops Tourism BC Innovation Award

Due to the success of the documentary the team is greenlit for 6 new episodes airing this year

Beyond the Haunting is a team of paranormal investigators who include Kelly Ireland (left), Corine Carey and Leanne Sallenback. Their documentary, Haunted Gold Rush, won the Tourism BC Innovation award as part of the 2023 BC Tourism and Hospitality awards. (Photo submitted)
This was the Connector Saturday evening, March 11. Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for Highway 5, 3 and 1 with up to 25 cm falling and extreme driving conditions. (Facebook)

Heavy snowfall warning issued on 3 major southern B.C. highways

Extreme driving conditions and up to 25 cm to fall on Highways 3, 5 and 1 Sunday to Tuesday

This was the Connector Saturday evening, March 11. Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for Highway 5, 3 and 1 with up to 25 cm falling and extreme driving conditions. (Facebook)
Weighing five pounds, nine ounces, a baby boy was born in a minivan Feb. 28, en route to the hospital in Williams Lake. (Photo submitted)

Cariboo woman delivers baby in minivan en route to hospital

It was a third baby for Brittany Lee of Likely, B.C.

Weighing five pounds, nine ounces, a baby boy was born in a minivan Feb. 28, en route to the hospital in Williams Lake. (Photo submitted)
(from l) Mavourneen Varcoe-Ryan, Jan Schmitz, Richard Wright, Nancy Duchaine, Jessica Clement (filling in for an absent actor), Drew Johnson, and Jhaenelle Roebbelen during a rehearsal of <em>The Game’s Afoot</em>. The closet door (back r) is waiting patiently for its big moment. (Photo credit: Barbara Roden)

Theatre Diaries 3: Starting to put all the pieces together

As rehearsals start to ramp up, the set starts to come together, including a crucial closet door

(from l) Mavourneen Varcoe-Ryan, Jan Schmitz, Richard Wright, Nancy Duchaine, Jessica Clement (filling in for an absent actor), Drew Johnson, and Jhaenelle Roebbelen during a rehearsal of <em>The Game’s Afoot</em>. The closet door (back r) is waiting patiently for its big moment. (Photo credit: Barbara Roden)
Embrace the power of living out loud, and show the world what we’re truly capable of. (Photo credit: Linnaea Mallette/Public Domain Pictures)

We all need to embrace the power of living our lives out loud

When we allow ourselves to be true to who we are, we inspire others to do the same

  • Mar 8, 2023
Embrace the power of living out loud, and show the world what we’re truly capable of. (Photo credit: Linnaea Mallette/Public Domain Pictures)
South Cariboo Minor Soccer Association players celebrate in May 2022. The league is now looking for coaches and assistants for its U7 teams for the 2023 season. (Photo credit: SCMSA)

South Cariboo Minor Soccer urgently looking for coaches for U7 teams

Coaches and assistants needed in order for the U7 season to go ahead

South Cariboo Minor Soccer Association players celebrate in May 2022. The league is now looking for coaches and assistants for its U7 teams for the 2023 season. (Photo credit: SCMSA)
Juno Award-winner George Leach will be performing at the opening night of the ‘7 Celebrations’ weekend in Cache Creek, March 24-26. (Photo credit: Facebook)

Weekend full of music at ‘7 Celebrations’ event in Cache Creek

Three-day event will feature Juno winner George Leach and full line-up of local bands

Juno Award-winner George Leach will be performing at the opening night of the ‘7 Celebrations’ weekend in Cache Creek, March 24-26. (Photo credit: Facebook)
Don’t forget to set your clocks forward one hour on Saturday night, March 11; Daylight Saving Time starts in the early hours of March 12. (Photo credit: Facebook)

‘Spring ahead’ time change can increase crash risk for drivers

Despite majority of British Columbians opposed to it, clocks will go ahead by one hour on March 12

Don’t forget to set your clocks forward one hour on Saturday night, March 11; Daylight Saving Time starts in the early hours of March 12. (Photo credit: Facebook)
‘Beyond the Haunting’ is a team of paranormal investigators who include Kelly Ireland (left), Corine Carey, and Leanne Sallenback. Their documentary about possible paranormal spots and historic hauntings along the Gold Rush Trail, Haunted Gold Rush, won the Tourism BC Innovation award as part of the 2023 BC Tourism and Hospitality awards, and included stops at several locations, including Historic Hat Creek Ranch. (Photo credit: Submitted)

Haunted Gold Rush documentary scoops Tourism BC Innovation Award

Due to the success of the documentary the team is greenlit for 6 new episodes airing this year

‘Beyond the Haunting’ is a team of paranormal investigators who include Kelly Ireland (left), Corine Carey, and Leanne Sallenback. Their documentary about possible paranormal spots and historic hauntings along the Gold Rush Trail, Haunted Gold Rush, won the Tourism BC Innovation award as part of the 2023 BC Tourism and Hospitality awards, and included stops at several locations, including Historic Hat Creek Ranch. (Photo credit: Submitted)
Barnes Lake near Ashcroft, Jan. 2016. Photo credit: Journal archives

Interior Health, Avalanche Canada warning of high avalanche risk in B.C. Interior

Warning comes after 12 fatalities due to avalanches in B.C. so far this year

Barnes Lake near Ashcroft, Jan. 2016. Photo credit: Journal archives
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