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Too few Canadians are aware that they can use TFSA funds to invest in ventures that could bring big gains (and cost nothing in tax).

Tax free savings accounts: Part 1 – controlling your financial destiny

Are you are one of the six million Canadians who have opened a tax free savings account (TFSA)?

Too few Canadians are aware that they can use TFSA funds to invest in ventures that could bring big gains (and cost nothing in tax).
New 9-1-1 text service helps hearing-impaired

New 9-1-1 text service helps hearing-impaired

There is no charge to register for, or use, the Text with 9-1-1 service. All that is needed is an active wireless subscription

New 9-1-1 text service helps hearing-impaired

Hunting licenses now available online

To purchase a hunting license using the new on-line system, hunters will first need a basic BCeID

Smoke billows out after fire crews rushed to the scene of a fire at BKB Cedar in McBride on April 5.

Fire destroys McBride cedar mill

The town of McBride is shaken after a fire on April 5 shut down one of the town's main employers

Smoke billows out after fire crews rushed to the scene of a fire at BKB Cedar in McBride on April 5.
Canadian Byng Boys returning after beating the Germans at Vimy Ridge, May 1917.

Remembering the Battle of Vimy Ridge

“In those few minutes I witnessed the birth of a nation.”...Brigadier-General A.E. Ross, 1936

Canadian Byng Boys returning after beating the Germans at Vimy Ridge, May 1917.

School district to receive cash for upgrades, supplies

The district will also receive $671,839 to buy five new buses

File photo

Hunting licences go online

Hunters in the province can now buy licenses online.

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Residents will have the opportunity to discuss new ideas for downtown at an open house on April 20.

Nelson to unveil Baker Street plan

There will be an open house on April 20.

Residents will have the opportunity to discuss new ideas for downtown at an open house on April 20.

School district to receive cash for upgrades, supplies

The district will also receive $671,839 to buy five new buses

Whitewater had its largest under-16 ski team in decades this season. Left to right: Head coach Dylan Henderson, Troy Bellman, Zarah Murray, Yael Oosthuizen, Henry Leishman, Hanna Vanderholt, Kell DiGiacomo and coach Steven Fry. Front row: Arlo Henderson and Nathan Gaffran.

Whitewater’s under-16 ski team comes together

Two athletes on the team ended the season with a prestigious invitation.

Whitewater had its largest under-16 ski team in decades this season. Left to right: Head coach Dylan Henderson, Troy Bellman, Zarah Murray, Yael Oosthuizen, Henry Leishman, Hanna Vanderholt, Kell DiGiacomo and coach Steven Fry. Front row: Arlo Henderson and Nathan Gaffran.
Canoers take part in the Adirondack Canoe Classic, which is the inspiration for a new paddlesport event on Lake Revelstoke.

Lake Revelstoke site of new canoe-kayak event

Event to follow in the footsteps of one who made the trip two centuries ago.

Canoers take part in the Adirondack Canoe Classic, which is the inspiration for a new paddlesport event on Lake Revelstoke.
Website created for TNRD’s 50th anniversary

Governor General’s award winner to give poetry workshop

TNRD Library System and the Kamloops Society for the Written Arts are hosting an all-day poetry workshop with John Pass on Saturday, April 8

Website created for TNRD’s 50th anniversary

Upcoming art events in Burns Lake

Here are the upcoming art events in the Burns Lake and area

New BCParks campsites

The B.C. campground reservation system has been changed with more spaces added

Westcoast connector seeks another LNG connection

A pipeline that would have supplied natural gas to the Prince Rupert LNG project remains an active project

Good news for employers: Surplus WorkSafe contributions to be returned

New policy requiring WorkSafeBC to return funds to employers

OR Code for Barriere Secondary.

Barriere Secondary asking for community input for five year plan

Looking for input from stakeholders (parents, community member, businesses) within school catchment area

OR Code for Barriere Secondary.

New ICBC free windshield repairs

Last week the ICBC made important changes to its optional comprehensive coverage to include windshield repairs

LNG agreements with 29 First Nations

B.C. has entered into 64 natural gas pipeline benefits agreements with 29 eligible First Nations (FN)

Tax free savings accounts: Part 1 – controlling your financial destiny

Are you one of the six million Canadians who have opened a tax free savings account (TFSA)?