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The percentage of B.C.’s population over the age of 65 keeps growing. Already, a fifth of British Columbians are considered seniors — and this is expected to grow to a fourth of the population within 10 years. But health and long-term care services are not keeping pace. Over the past six years, wait lists for […]

A man charged with bestiality related to an incident at a Vernon equestrian training facility earlier this year has made his initial appearance in court, and will return to court next week. Seth Justin Christian faces one count of bestiality in connection to the alleged assault of horses at Abigail Equestrian in the BX area

Touchdown Kelowna just received another boost. The provincial government will be providing $1 million to support expanded access to the Apple Bowl Stadium in Kelowna, securing more seats for BC Lions fans. “This is to support expanded seating and enhancements at the Apple Bowl so more people can attend and get the full experience, and

B.C.’s Professional Employees Association has voted to ratify a renewed collective agreement. The Finance Ministry announced the agreement Thursday (March 26) between the Professional Employees Association the B.C. Public Service Agency. It covers about 1,900 people working as foresters, engineers, agrologists, geoscientists, psychologists and others throughout B.C., as well as legal counsel. The new collective

Dear Editor, [RE: Council wastes money on trees, March 20, The News] I agree with Ann [Hayes] that property taxes are high. However, I found some inaccuracies regarding the trees being planted and our newish Maple Ridge recycling program. I did some research on the trees being planted around Maple Ridge, and according to the