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Local government auditor problems confirmed

Local government auditor problems confirmed

Survey of municipalities being audited by Premier Christy Clark's new office show it was unprepared for the task

Watering restrictions in effect for Fernie area

Due to high temperatures and drought conditions, Fernie residents are asked to respect the watering restrictions now in place.
Campers non-compliant with campfire ban

Campers non-compliant with campfire ban

There's a province-wide fire ban in effect and people are urged to respect it and hold of from having fires.

Work on Line Creek Treatment facilities set to begin Fall 2015

Line Creek treatment facilities which shut down last October will resume full operations in early 2016.
Bear chases runner into Ridgemont area

Bear chases runner into Ridgemont area

Black bear chased runner earlier this month. WildSafeBC urges trail users to use precaution and be on the lookout for wildlife.
Drought takes toll on B.C. rivers, land

Drought takes toll on B.C. rivers, land

Fraser River continues to warm, and stage four drought restrictions have been extended to the Okanagan
School Works program enables companies to hire more students

School Works program enables companies to hire more students

Businesses that hire high school/post-secondary students during the school year can apply for wage subsidies through Columbia Basin Trust.
Trudeau on clean Senate, PM tough on drugs

Trudeau on clean Senate, PM tough on drugs

Trudeau campaigns on Senate cleanup as PM talks up tough-on-drugs policy
Horgan's handyman stays in Alberta

Horgan's handyman stays in Alberta

Chief of staff John Heaney takes up new senior role with Alberta Premier Rachel Notley

Book Review: Judy Blume's In the Unlikely Event

A book review of Judy Blume's In the Unlikely Event, submitted by Free Press book reviewer Adrienne Raczki