January 2026

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Proposals to alter or repeal the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA) are not going over well with First Nations leaders across B.C. Robert Phillips, political executive of the First Nations Summit, an organization tasked with facilitating treaty negotiations, said he was “surprised” to hear the talk of amendments after six years

B.C. and Washington legislators have reached an agreement to establish an interparliamentary group between the two governments. Signed in Vancouver Thursday (Jan. 8), the deal establishes a bilateral group meant to “promote dialogue between the two legislators, explore solutions to common challenges, address cross-border constituency matters, and engage in discussions about areas of mutual interest

New, personalized cutting-edge fitness technology is now available to use at the YMCA in Rutland. EGYM, a smart technology system that helps make fitness more accessible to all users, motivating them to reach their goals has been installed at the YMCA located at 375 Hartman Road. “EGYM removes guesswork, making every workout personalized, engaging, and

Chris was born in 1929 in Malta, where her father was serving in the Royal Navy. Chris grew up in Sidcup, Kent, England, with periods in Inverness, Scotland, due to her home being damaged by bombing during the Second World War. In 1946, Chris joined the R.A.F. as a telephonist. Two years was enough, and