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Canada Day celebrations are occurring in several communities, plus residents are warned about an unsanctioned musical event.
IKEA recalls chests, dressers over tip-over hazard

IKEA recalls chests, dressers over tip-over hazard

Six children in the U.S. have died since 1989; customers can get refund or wall anchor kit
Watering and lawns: how to do more with much less

Watering and lawns: how to do more with much less

It sounds counter-intuitive, but using less water - and watering more wisely - can help your lawn thrive.
Seniors Advocate debunks age stereotypes

Seniors Advocate debunks age stereotypes

"There's always life no matter what age you are," Isobel Mackenzie tells those gathered at the Ashcroft Seniors' Centre last week.
B.C. NDP commits to $15 minimum wage

B.C. NDP commits to $15 minimum wage

NDP leader John Horgan backs B.C. Federation of Labour campaign at party conference in Kamloops
B.C. liquor stores allowed to charge for samples

B.C. liquor stores allowed to charge for samples

Stores can now sell booze samples, and in larger sizes
B.C. wildfire officials on alert as ‘volatile’ conditions expected by long weekend

B.C. wildfire officials on alert as ‘volatile’ conditions expected by long weekend

North, Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island to rapidly dry out over next few weeks, officials say
Nature lovers get to ride the river in style

Nature lovers get to ride the river in style

A naturalist rafting trip along the Thompson gives glimpses of the river and landscape few get a chance to see.
Program to prevent overdoses coming to Ashcroft ER

Program to prevent overdoses coming to Ashcroft ER

The Take Home Naloxone program, which aims to reduce the risk of illness or death from opioid overdoses, will be coming to Ashcroft.

Our health matters

Area residents are encouraged to see the new local doctors, so they can have full patient loads and the town can attract more physicians.