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Toxins down Metro drains threaten salmon: Scientists

Toxins down Metro drains threaten salmon: Scientists

Sockeye inquiry probes risk of chemicals in sewage effluent

Is it trash or treasure?

The Hope Chamber of Commerce is hoping the old saying is true – One man's trash is another man's treasure. The inaugural Trash To Treasure event is scheduled for Saturday, June 18, throughout the District of Hope, and the public is encouraged to bring out any unwanted items for people to look through and perhaps take away.
Road to bridge ripped up

Road to bridge ripped up

Local drivers thought their construction woes and delays were over. But a few days ago, an unexpected road crew appeared. Less than two weeks after council proudly proclaimed the opening of the new Kawkawa Bridge, crews from FortisBC were tearing up the road directly in front of it.
Post office lockout delays HST ballots

Post office lockout delays HST ballots

Thousands of ballots for B.C.'s harmonized sales tax referendum were being stored in post offices after Canada Post locked out its urban employees across the country Wednesday.
More bear sightings reported

More bear sightings reported

The RCMP is warning Hope residents to be on the look out for bears. Two more sightings were reported this weekend.
Riots, looting erupt in Vancouver after Canucks' loss

Riots, looting erupt in Vancouver after Canucks' loss

Police, RCMP converge to settle riotous crowds in downtown Vancouver after Canucks lose Game 7 of NHL Stanley Cup final to Boston Bruins.
History never tasted so good

History never tasted so good

Mail service halts as postal strike becomes lockout

Mail service halts as postal strike becomes lockout

Canada Post said it had to act, Ottawa mulls legislation
Stage set for HST referendum

Stage set for HST referendum

Delivery of three million voting packages for the HST referendum could be disrupted by postal workers' rotating strikes across the country.
ICBC could help curb home break-ins: Critic

ICBC could help curb home break-ins: Critic

Thieves exploit 'outdated' rule on keeping insurance papers in vehicle