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Ex-cabinet minister named ICBC chair

Ex-cabinet minister named ICBC chair

Barry Penner's appointment comes as the Crown agency prepares its final arguments for a 5.5 per cent rate increase
Opposition blasts Liberal borrowing, spending

Opposition blasts Liberal borrowing, spending

Borrowing to cover tax cuts, extra EI spending and more grants for transit and other infrastructure

Fatality reported at Fernie Alpine Resort

The Elk Valley RCMP have confirmed the death of a female snowboarder at Fernie Alpine Resort over the weekend.
Tax Talk Open House

Tax Talk Open House

The City of Fernie held an open house, allowing the public the opportunity to interact with Council and staff regarding the 2016 budget.

SD5 releases new two-year school calendar

School District 5, Southeast Kootenay (SD5) Board voted unanimously to accept its first two-year calendar.

An update with District of Sparwood Mayor Cal McDougall

The Free Press caught up with the Mayor for the District of Sparwood Cal McDougall, to see what is going on behind the scenes at City Hall.
BC Liberals rehire staffer facing charges

BC Liberals rehire staffer facing charges

Laura Miller's breach of trust and mischief charges still not dealt with in Ontario, Premier Christy Clark supports decision
Wildfire fines set to triple

Wildfire fines set to triple

The B.C. government is looking to further discourage actions that can result in increased wildfire risks.
Premier backs Green bill on sex assault

Premier backs Green bill on sex assault

Andrew Weaver calls for mandatory policies and education at colleges and universities

Teck reaches collective agreement with Coal Mountain employees

On Mar. 7, Teck announced a collective agreement has been ratified with its Coal Mountain employees.