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Scooter regulation plan runs out of juice

Scooter regulation plan runs out of juice

A bid by the town of Sidney to regulate the use of mobility scooters on sidewalks has been rejected by UBCM delegates

Police Report - gold scams and virtual threats

The weekly crime blotter from the Ashcroft RCMP Detachment.
Terry Fox Run on the mark

Terry Fox Run on the mark

Participation in the 33rd annual Terry Fox Run in Ashcroft was up slightly this year.
UBCM calls on province for revenue sharing

UBCM calls on province for revenue sharing

B.C. cities have endorsed a call for the province to share some of its revenues – not now but during a provincial boom
Les joins anti-WTE lobby

Les joins anti-WTE lobby

Former Chilliwack MLA John Les is lobbying for Belkorp Environmental Services, a partner in the Cache Creek Landfill.
Richmond MLA John Yap questions booze sales in grocery stores

Richmond MLA John Yap questions booze sales in grocery stores

The B.C. government's consultation on liquor reform has begun with a debate about allowing alcoholic beverage sales in grocery stores.
People’s Drug Mart now in new location

People’s Drug Mart now in new location

Ashcroft drug store moves down the street into a bigger location.

Mine exploration goes ahead near 16 Mile

Constantia Resources Ltd. begins drilling in the old Maggie Mines area, looking for copper and molybdenum.

Spences Bridge VFD a growing success

Volunteer Fire Dept. adds more members and training to their ranks.

School closures recommended

Gold Trail staff release report recommending closures while leaving at least one school in each community.