March 3 marked one year since the passing of Kent-Harrison Search and Rescue (KHSAR) giant Neil Brewer. KHSAR released an emotional tribute to Brewer, who impacted Search and Rescue efforts far beyond the Agassiz-Harrison community. “While a year has passed since his courageous battle with cancer came to an end, Neil’s presence is felt every […]

A Hope resident just made his 200th blood donation and he’s hoping it will inspire others to consider donating too. “I’m very fortunate that I’m able to reach this accomplishment,” said Ian Williams. “And I hope to hear more people say that they’ve given 100 donations or more. I hope, when people hear this, that

A 44-year-old foreign national has been sentenced to four years in prison after he was caught attempting to smuggle undeclared firearms at Victoria’s Belleville Ferry Terminal. According to the Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA), an investigation began after Reuben Velasquez attempted to enter Canada via the downtown terminal Sept. 1, 2023. Border services officers referred

The province is expanding eligibility for WorkBC services to better support military spouses and dependent adult children relocating to B.C. with the Canadian Armed Forces, removing delays and reducing employment gaps. Previously, military families relocating from another province had to establish B.C. residency before accessing WorkBC services, a process that could create months-long employment gaps

Natalie Wilkie shot to a gold-medal finish in Italy over the weekend at the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games. On Saturday (March 7) – her first day of competition in this year’s Games – the Salmon Arm athlete achieved a silver-medal podium finish in the Women’s Standing Sprint Para biathlon event with a time