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Clearwater mayor calls for renewable energy at national climate summit
2+ hour, 4+ min ago (608+ words) Published 10: 10 am Tuesday, June 9, 2026 A summit recently held in Edmonton brought elected officials from across Canada together to call for change in federal climate policy. The closed-door climate summit was hosted on June 4 by Elbows Up For Climate, a coalition…...
New fundraising, awareness campaign launched by Kimberely Public Library
4+ day, 3+ min ago (575+ words) Published 10: 50 am Friday, June 5, 2026 The Kimberley Public Library is joining libraries around B. C. in the call for renewed provincial investment. (KPL/Submitted). On Sunday, July 12, head to Centre 64 to support the Kimberley Public Library (KPL) as they host their first Love…...
Kimberley Pipe Band announces new venue for 100th anniversary Celebration and Tattoo
4+ day, 20+ hour ago (396+ words) Published 1: 31 pm Thursday, June 4, 2026 After much planning and anticipation, the Kimberley Pipe Band is excited to announce that its 100th Anniversary Celebration and Tattoo will move to a new venue for its signature Saturday evening performance on July 24, 2027. The Pipe Band…...
B. C. gets a "D" in 2026 poverty report card
5+ day, 20+ hour ago (674+ words) Published 4: 11 pm Wednesday, June 3, 2026 In mid-March 2025, the Salvation Army Food Bank in Williams Lake had empty shelves as the number of people accessing food banks increased. (Submitted) B. C. has received a "D" grade from Food Banks Canada in its latest Poverty…...
B. C. s forest friends converge in Vernon
6+ day, 1+ hour ago (337+ words) Published 11: 00 am Wednesday, June 3, 2026 Community forest leaders, partners and supporters from throughout the province are meeting in Vernon this week. The BC Community Forest Association (BCCFA) will hold its 2026 Conference and AGM from June 3 to 5 to connect, collaborate, and explore…...
Businesses using AI lapping those still deciding
1+ week, 3+ day ago (547+ words) Published 11: 00 am Saturday, May 30, 2026 By Scott Jarvis AI in Plain English Last month, I wrote about the 73 per cent of Canadian small and medium businesses that haven't thought about AI yet. A few people reached out to say the number…...
Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre supports a "united Canada
2+ week, 3+ day ago (332+ words) Published 4: 44 pm Friday, May 22, 2026 By Stettler Independent Staff Pierre Poilievre, right, and MP for Abbotsford- South Langley Sukhman Gill speaking at a press conference outside Nirwan Flooring in Surrey on Friday, May 22, 2026. (Anna Burns/ Surrey Now-Leader) Conservative Party of Canada…...
Residents join fire professionals for walking tour of Kimberley Nature Park
2+ week, 3+ day ago (792+ words) Published 2: 19 pm Friday, May 22, 2026 Kimberley Fire Chief Will Booth speaks to residents about upcoming planned prescribed burns. (Paul Rodgers/Kimberley Bulletin). Booth was joined by Bc Wildfire Service wildfire technician Ian Macek. (Paul Rodgers/Kimberley Bulletin). Booth is pictured in…...
Environmental advocates call pipeline deal a "betrayal" of Canada"s climate goals
3+ week, 19+ hour ago (960+ words) Published 4: 00 pm Monday, May 18, 2026 A tanker tied up at Westridge Marine Terminal's Berth 1 in the Port of Vancouver. The terminal ships oil from the TMX pipeline. (Trans Mountain) Environmental advocacy organizations are speaking out against the federal government's newest deal…...
UBCM, business groups refuse to sign NDAs related to B. C. s heritage act changes
1+ mon, 19+ hour ago (447+ words) Published 5: 05 pm Friday, May 8, 2026 The Union of B. C. Municipalities and several business organizations say they are refusing to sign non-disclosure agreements related to changes to B. C. s Heritage Conservation Act, saying the province is continuing to move forward on the legislation despite…...