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UBCM delegates call for reforms

Local government election reform is a hot topic. UBCM delegates reversed their previous position and now want four-year terms .
Marijuana petitioners off target at 30-day mark

Marijuana petitioners off target at 30-day mark

Sensible BC predicts slow sign-up start will accelerate but remains far behind Fight HST pace

RDKB prepares for recycling changes

Change is coming - as responsibility for blue box recycling moves from local government to an industry-run agency - Multi Material BC.

For the child taken, for the parent left behind - The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada

An Indian Residential School Education Day in Vancouver drew 5,000 students from across BC, including seven from the Boundary.
Reach-a-Reader event supports literacy - today and everyday!

Reach-a-Reader event supports literacy - today and everyday!

Sheila Dobie, Community coordinator for CBAL, will sell this week's Times in Greenwood Thursday afternoon - proceeds to Girls Eye View.

New system recommended for bylaws

The Regional District Kootenay Boundary board has begun setting up a system to enforce bylaws without resorting to the courts
BC Hydro zeroes in on power theft

BC Hydro zeroes in on power theft

Application to utilities commission includes cost of "check meters" for areas where people have refused to accept smart meters
Fewer electrical fires in B.C.: study

Fewer electrical fires in B.C.: study

Electrical fires of all kinds have declined over the past three years, including those sparked by illegal marijuana grow operations
Resource rush 'leaves treaties behind'

Resource rush 'leaves treaties behind'

Commissioners say oil and gas development in north have pushed complex discussions to the back burner

Economic committee begins work

Alan Cooper - a member of the economic development committee in Grand Forks spoke to a stakeholders meeting in Greenwood last week.