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A B.C. First Nation’s 3-year effort to change a city’s name

A B.C. First Nation’s 3-year effort to change a city’s name

Powell River’s name currently reflect a man whose main goal was to assimilate Indigenous people It was first in May 2021 that the idea for Powell River to change its name was brought forward to city officials in the coastal B.C. community. What followed, however, were bureaucratic delays and heightened tension among residents, leaving some wondering if their recommendations toward reconciliation becoming more than just words would ever actually become reality. For Harmony Johnson, changing the name of the community she is from – which currently reflects a man whose main goal was to...

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QUIZ: Are you ready for gardening season?

QUIZ: Are you ready for gardening season?

Spring is the start of gardening season in Canada. Whether you are planning to plant a garden this year or spend the day at an immaculately groomed public garden, this is the time to watch as the plants grow. Or, for those who choose to participate, World Naked Gardening Day is held on the first Saturday of May each year. How much do you know about gardens and gardening? Put your knowledge to the test with these 10 questions. Good luck. READ ALSO: QUIZ: How much do you know about democracy? READ ALSO: QUIZ: How much do you know about Canada’s growing population? READ ALSO: QUIZ: A...

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Kaslo mayor joins Columbia Basin Trust board

Kaslo mayor joins Columbia Basin Trust board

Submitted by the Columbia Basin Trust Kaslo Mayor Suzan Hewat is joining the board of directors of Columbia Basin Trust, becoming part of the 12-member board which helps ensure that the organization continues to support the efforts of the people in the Columbia Basin. From Kaslo, Hewat replaces Aimee Watson as the Regional District of Central Kootenay nominee and joins three other new members announced earlier this year: Angus Graeme from Nelson, Karen Hamling from Nakusp, and Christine Hoechsmann from Cranbrook. “We are thrilled to have Suzan join the Board, adding a Basin-focused...

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Regional District wants medical first responder service outside of Kaslo area

Regional District wants medical first responder service outside of Kaslo area

Contributed: Rachael Lesosky Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Regional District of Central Kootenay is seeking resident approval via the Alternative Approval Process (AAP) to move forward with a medical first responder service in portions of Area D. The service would provide pre-hospital care in areas that are not included in the Kaslo fire protection area: south of Mirror Lake, north of Shutty Bench, communities to the north of Kootenay Lake, and those in Area D on the west side of Kootenay Lake. “First responders in the Lardeau Valley, and Ainsworth and Woodbury, will...

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MELTDOWN: As water dries up, Creston Valley’s farmers worry for the future

MELTDOWN: As water dries up, Creston Valley’s farmers worry for the future

In the finale of this four-story series, we look at what the reduced snowpack means for agriculture in the Creston Valley. In case you missed them, read part one on drinking water, part two on outdoor recreation, and part three on wildlife. High temperatures, a declining snowpack and impending water shortages are a climate change trend that have farmers in the Creston Valley worried. Raj Smagh, who has farmed just under 100 acres of cherries since 2010, says farmers have had several bad years of either no crop or poor ones. “It has been like this for three or four years,” he says....

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