Latest Figures from Health Canada Dead 9015 Cases 121, 234 Canada’s chief public health officer says surges in new cases of COVID-19 are expected going forward. Dr. Theresa Tam says as the country continues to reopen, the federal government is planning for a “reasonable worst-case scenario.” That would mean a peak in cases this fall, […]
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New program to save drivers $400 a year on insurance
New Enhanced Care coverage starts May 2021 VICTORIA – ICBC will embark on a new way of doing auto insurance in British Columbia, the largest transformation in its 40-year history. The Enhanced Care coverage bill, expected to receive royal assent on Friday, Aug. 14, 2020, will save British Columbians on average 20% or about $400 […]
On the Sunny Side
Tour Guides Life is like a journey. Do we need a tour guide for that? Eleven years ago my wife and I spent nearly two weeks in the Mediterranean region for our 50th wedding anniversary. In Rome, and elsewhere, we followed a guide wherever (s)he went with our group. We trusted him when he said […]
Four companies control gas prices in South BC
Government continues to act on gas price transparency VANCOUVER – B.C. drivers can look forward to more transparency and greater accountability when it comes to gasoline and diesel fuel prices. The Province has brought in new mandatory reporting requirements for the wholesale market using the Fuel Price Transparency Act (FPTA) that was passed in fall […]
by Jeremy Cook
Local Nordic ski club plagued with thefts
Some time between July 15th and August 13th thieves stole the crusher cone fire pit from the McKinney Nordic Ski Club Site on McKinney Road. The crusher cone, kindly donated by McIntyre Aggregates, was primarily used during field trips of elementary school kids taking the learn to ski program. Crusher cones are pretty massive and typically […]