Campus of care reopens for Vernon seniors. Creekside Landing, a newly renovated campus of care consisting of 38 assisted living units and 70 residential care beds, reopened its doors for seniors in Vernon. “Our Full story
Sales tax harmonization benefits BC’s construction Industry. By Carl Beck, CMA, Sales Tax Advisor. On a quiet summer day, July 23, 2009, the BC Government made a very large announcement that Full story
RCMP report – Salmon Arm – Fatal cottage fire children-family statement. Investigators from the RCMP E Division Major Crime Unit, BC Coroners Service and Fire Commissioners Office conducted Full story
Bill of rights for residents promotes better care. by Ministry of Healthy Living and Sport The Residents’ Bill of Rights was introduced today to ensure that residents in British Columbia care Full story
Outdoor lights that are left on at night have surprising negative effects on your utility bill, your neighbors and the lake environment. Many people around the lake use lights at night to dispel their Full story
Press release – Emergency support for wildfire evacuees extended. WEST KELOWNA – Emergency social services coverage has been extended beyond the normal 72 hours, for an additional three days, Full story
B.C. proclaims October 11-17 Homelessness Action Week. Ministry of Housing and Social Development The Province is joining the rally of voices to raise awareness about homelessness in British Columbia Full story
At 5:23 am on Friday August 21, 2009 the Kamloops RCMP received a report of a house fire at a Condominium complex located at 931 Gleneagles Drive. After firefighters discovered the body of an adult female Full story
Press release – Proposed changes support sustainability and safety. VICTORIA – Proposed updates to the B.C. Building Code are now available online for public input. Three changes are proposed Full story
Government to raise $53.7 million in revenue on the backs of seniors in residential care. by Norm Macdonald MLA Beginning January 2010, seniors in residential care facilities will now pay $53.7 Full story
Supportive housing opens in Vernon. The Province has provided $1.2 million to purchase and renovate Belvedere Apartments, 17 units of affordable rental housing for people with mental health issues, announced Full story
Province to sell 11 affordable homes for $135,000. The Province will sell 11 two-bedroom strata apartments to qualified buyers as part of a unique affordable homeownership program in Salmon Arm, announced Full story