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B.C. distillers see business bump from BCGEU strike

B.C. distillers see business bump from BCGEU strike

Local distilleries and wineries are able to sell directly to private liquor stores and restaurants
'I feel bad': Naramata local throat-punches surprised bear at farm

'I feel bad': Naramata local throat-punches surprised bear at farm

A local resident got away with just some minor scrapes after a run-in with a young bear on Sunday night. Sam Coventry said he was out tending to some of the vegetables on his farm around 1:30 a.m.
Five years for violent 2018 assault

Five years for violent 2018 assault

Dawson Creek man kidnapped, repeatedly shot, and left to die in the cold
Work to begin on Hudson's Hope water treatment plant

Work to begin on Hudson's Hope water treatment plant

Repairs should take a week, up to a month before safe water is flowing through taps
Home improvement scams persist in B.C., warns Better Business Bureau

Home improvement scams persist in B.C., warns Better Business Bureau

Home improvement scams rank fourth in Canada for riskiest scams.
BCGEU accepts government offer to return to the bargaining table

BCGEU accepts government offer to return to the bargaining table

Demands for higher wages that keep pace with inflation are at the heart of the dispute.
Health minister appoints chief nursing officer to address health crisis

Health minister appoints chief nursing officer to address health crisis

OTTAWA — The federal health minister appointed a new chief nursing officer Tuesday, as the government works to overcome a critical nurse shortage that has left many hospitals across the country struggling to maintain care.
Local distilleries unable to completely fill gaps from BCGEU strike

Local distilleries unable to completely fill gaps from BCGEU strike

No more than three of any individual items may be purchased per day at BC Liquor Stores, although beer purchases are exempt.
Dawson Creek, Pouce Coupe firefighters combining forces for 9/11 tribute climb

Dawson Creek, Pouce Coupe firefighters combining forces for 9/11 tribute climb

Public invited to attend, check out fire gear and more.
SFU research shows how important taking breaks is in the workplace

SFU research shows how important taking breaks is in the workplace

“When employees see work breaks as useful and necessary, they are less likely to skip or shorten their break."