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Wells woman dies in BASE jumping accident in Squamish

Wells woman dies in BASE jumping accident in Squamish

A GoFundMe and memorial page have both been launched
Ashcroft Hospice Society installing 'wind phone' as place of peace, comfort

Ashcroft Hospice Society installing 'wind phone' as place of peace, comfort

Wind phones, which have been gaining in popularity, are places of serenity and comfort for those missing loved ones
New funding announced to attract livestock veterinarians to northern B.C.

New funding announced to attract livestock veterinarians to northern B.C.

The program seeks to addresses the lack of livestock vets and technologists in the region
Adults only: lottery tickets aren't child's play

Adults only: lottery tickets aren't child's play

Keep lottery tickets and scratch cards out of kids' stockings at Christmas time
Pet photos with Santa returning to Ashcroft HUB on Dec. 15

Pet photos with Santa returning to Ashcroft HUB on Dec. 15

Bring your four-legged friends to the HUB for a picture with Santa Claus
Too soon? Survey shows no consensus on when to put up Christmas lights

Too soon? Survey shows no consensus on when to put up Christmas lights

A new survey conducted for BC Hydro shows holiday inflatables are becoming more and more popular
Charges approved for 2014 Mount Polley tailings pond breach

Charges approved for 2014 Mount Polley tailings pond breach

Imperial Metals Corporation, Mount Polley Mining Corporation and Wood Canada Ltd. face 15 charges for contravention under the federal Fisheries Act
Highland Valley Wind Project gets provincial approval

Highland Valley Wind Project gets provincial approval

Project one of nine to be approved, which together will be able to power 500,000 homes annually
Candles in the window provide Christmas cheer but can be a hazard

Candles in the window provide Christmas cheer but can be a hazard

Candles, fires, and lights are festive Christmas features, but take steps to stay safe
Highway 5 delays due to rock slide 10 kilometres south of Barriere

Highway 5 delays due to rock slide 10 kilometres south of Barriere

A morning rock slide 10 kilometres south of Barriere covering the northbound lane is being cleared and drivers in both directions should expect delays.