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Overlapping B.C. elections will be bad for democracy, says expert

Politics Emily Joveski -
B.C.’s overlapping provincial and municipal elections are raising concerns about voter attention and the impact on local campaigns.

B.C. announces additional $6M for police to target repeat offenders

Provincial Emily Joveski -
British Columbia’s public safety minister said the province is investing an additional $6 million dollars for police departments to target repeat violent offenders. 

B.C. to host seven FIFA 2026 World Cup games, but with a hefty price tag

Provincial My Grand Forks Now Staff -
The new projected cost for B.C. to host seven FIFA World Cup Games in 2026 has essentially doubled, estimated...

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Grand Forks Public Library marks 80 years as community’s heart

Community
On Oct. 16, 1946 the Grand Forks Public Library entered the world in a small upstairs room of the post office, which is now city hall.

Free transit offered across West Kootenay on municipal election day

Transit
West Kootenay residents will be able to ride BC Transit for free on Saturday, Oct. 17, as voters head to the polls for the 2026 municipal elections.

B.C. leaders spar in fiery debate ahead of Oct. 24 election

2026 BC Election
B.C.’s three main party leaders clashed over affordability, health care and Indigenous rights in a heated televised election debate Wednesday evening.

August free of drug-related deaths in Kootenay-Boundary

Health
Nobody died due to toxic drugs in the Kootenay-Boundary in August, according to figures from the BC Coroners Service.

Grand Forks RCMP seize drugs, handgun, stolen property

Crime
Police in Grand Forks arrested five people during a bust this month in the 5900 block of Division Street and seized a loaded handgun along with stolen property.
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