‘Police are ready’ for legal pot, say Canadian chiefs

But Canadians won’t see major policing changes as pot becomes legal

5 tips for talking to your kids about cannabis

NHL players say Canada’s legalization of marijuana won’t impact them

Automated cars could kill wide range of jobs, federal documents say

Private marijuana stores should shut down, Mike Farnworth says

HPV vaccine does not lead to riskier sex among teen girls: UBC

Koreas agree to break ground on inter-Korean railroad

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News

Canadians widely unaware of accomplishments of famous women, poll suggests

A new poll suggests Canadians have a lot to learn about the accomplishments of some of the country’s most famous women.

Temporary access allowed for residents of landslide-threatened B.C. community

The district says areas of access to the community of about 54 homes could be expanded, depending on advice from a geotechnical engineer.

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Municipal Election

Rhonda Kershaw re-elected school board trustee by acclamation

‘I am very invested in our schools’

Mike Fennell is running for mayor in Barriere

‘I have no agenda other than doing what is best for Barriere’

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Sports

Matheson will have NHL hearing after Canucks rookie Pettersson hit

The 19-year-old Swedish centre appeared woozy after the hit

Sutton sparks B.C. Lions to 26-21 win over Calgary

Victory over Stampeders lifts B.C.’s record to 8-7

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Trending Now

Yay or neigh? Cowboy the miniature horse predicts B.C. city’s next mayor

Cowboy the miniature horse chooses the next mayors of Fernie and Sparwood (and gets to munch on a whole lot of hay)

VIDEO: Drag story time a hit at B.C. childcare centre

Nelson’s Kootenay Kids invited a local performer to read to its kids

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Community

B.C. brewery creates bread beer from food waste

The brew aims to raise food waste awareness and provide funds for the food bank

Raise-a-Reader raises $3,600 youth literacy in the Barriere area

On Wednesday, Sept.26, the annual Postmedia Raise-a-Reader fundraising campaign once again took…

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Obituaries

Laura Holowaychuk “Michelle” Harmon (nee Elgert)

Aug 29th, 2018

Helena Ross

Aug 20th, 2018

Silver Cartwright

Jul 12th, 2018

Blair Alexander Fraser

Jun 12th, 2018

Joseph Steve Sabyan

Jun 10th, 2018

Thomas Alexander Miller

Jun 9th, 2018

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Entertainment

More than $800,000 given to B.C. artists at BreakOut West

The announcement was made in Kelowna Saturday

Fender partners with B.C. music store for new experience

Fender released a new shopping experience for guitar connoisseurs

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Opinion

GUEST COLUMN: A better way to manage B.C.’s public construction

Claire Trevena responds to Andrew Wilkinson on NDP union policy

    B.C. VIEWS: Cast your municipal vote for sanity on homelessness

    Thousands on waiting list while anti-capitalist bullies get priority

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    Life

    Fashion Fridays: Rock some animal print

    Kim XO, lets you in on the latest fall fashion trends on Fashion Fridays on the Black Press Media Network

    Victoria Artist Brad Pasutti Explores The Subconcious

    Painter creates art that straddles the border between dreams and reality

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