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Bites from young Western rattlesnakes can be particularly dangerous as they do not know how to control the amount of venom they inject. (Andrew Nydam - Contributed)

Baby rattlesnake discovered at base of Rose Swanson Mountain, near Vernon

The snake was safely captured and released further up the mountain, away from hikers

Bites from young Western rattlesnakes can be particularly dangerous as they do not know how to control the amount of venom they inject. (Andrew Nydam - Contributed)
Boo enjoyed a fun and engaging treasure hunt at the Grizzly Bear Refuge near Golden. (Nicola Green/Instagram)

Boo the bear works smarter, not harder at Kicking Horse treasure hunt

Treasure hunts are one of the many ways staff at the refuge keep Boo active and engaged

Boo enjoyed a fun and engaging treasure hunt at the Grizzly Bear Refuge near Golden. (Nicola Green/Instagram)
An S-64E Sikorsky Skycrane was being used to fight fires south of Golden. (Golden Municipal Airport)

13-hectare wildfire burning south of Golden near Birchlands Creek

The blaze was discovered late on Sunday night and is drawing a full response from BC Wildfire

An S-64E Sikorsky Skycrane was being used to fight fires south of Golden. (Golden Municipal Airport)
A red Audi was seized by the Golden-Field RCMP after a driver was caught driving more than 80km/h above the speed limit. (Photo via Golden-Field RCMP)

Driver loses car a second time in 30 days for excessive speeding near Golden

Vehicle impounded by Golden-Field RCMP after driver goes more than 80km/h above speed limit

A red Audi was seized by the Golden-Field RCMP after a driver was caught driving more than 80km/h above the speed limit. (Photo via Golden-Field RCMP)
Salmon Arm council has approved in principal the 2024/25 budget for RCMP services. The budget includes and increase of $458,100, primarily attributed to increased wages, pensions and administrative costs. (File photo)

Salmon Arm facing over $400,000 budget increase for RCMP service in 2024/25

Funding of new policing budget will require a 2.18 per cent tax increase

Salmon Arm council has approved in principal the 2024/25 budget for RCMP services. The budget includes and increase of $458,100, primarily attributed to increased wages, pensions and administrative costs. (File photo)
A trimac fuel tanker was clipped by a Canadian Pacific Kansas City Rail train on Thurs. June 15. According to the B.C. Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, up to 25,000 litres of diesel have been spilled near Golden because of the incident. (Photo courtesy of u/Nemesis141 via Reddit.)

Train clips fuel tanker spilling 25,000 litres of diesel in Golden

The incident took place at about 10 a.m. on June 15

A trimac fuel tanker was clipped by a Canadian Pacific Kansas City Rail train on Thurs. June 15. According to the B.C. Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, up to 25,000 litres of diesel have been spilled near Golden because of the incident. (Photo courtesy of u/Nemesis141 via Reddit.)
The Golden Skybridge has added a 75-foot canyon swing for thrill seekers to enjoy. (Photo via Golden Skybridge)

75-foot canyon swing now open at the Golden Skybridge

The swing joins a growing list of attractions in Golden that are geared toward thrill-seekers

The Golden Skybridge has added a 75-foot canyon swing for thrill seekers to enjoy. (Photo via Golden Skybridge)
Carol Sutherland, pictured, won $150,000 from a Scratch & Win ticket that she purchased on a whim in honour of her late mother. (Photo courtesy of BCLC).

Golden woman wins $150K after purchasing scratch ticket in honour of her mother

The winning ticket was purchased at the Shell station in Golden off of the Trans-Canada Highway

Carol Sutherland, pictured, won $150,000 from a Scratch & Win ticket that she purchased on a whim in honour of her late mother. (Photo courtesy of BCLC).
Golden-Field RCMP received 238 calls for service in April 2023. (Phil McLachlan/Capital News/Stock)

2 months later still no charges in Golden courthouse arson

Golden-Field RCMP received 238 calls for service in April, down from 244 in March

Golden-Field RCMP received 238 calls for service in April 2023. (Phil McLachlan/Capital News/Stock)
On Tuesday, April 18, 22 members of the Golden Fire Department underwent a full-day training session which included a full burn of a vacant building. (Elizabeth Lyle photo)

‘You can’t feel the heat on a Zoom call’: Golden fire chief defends training session

Pecora does admit that one slash pile was mistakenly burnt when venting was poor

On Tuesday, April 18, 22 members of the Golden Fire Department underwent a full-day training session which included a full burn of a vacant building. (Elizabeth Lyle photo)
What is left of the Golden courthouse after a fire ripped through the building on March 13. Photo taken Monday March 20. (Image/ Laura Larose)

Town of Golden seeking assurances from B.C. government after courthouse fire

The town is asking that all provincial services formerly housed in the courthouse be re-established

What is left of the Golden courthouse after a fire ripped through the building on March 13. Photo taken Monday March 20. (Image/ Laura Larose)
This statue of a chess knight piece which is about four feet tall was stolen from Tom Wenzoski’s property the day after he passed away. The Wenzoski family is asking for the public’s help in finding it. (Photos provided by the Wenzoski family.)

Statue stolen from Golden man’s property day after his death

Charges will not be pressed if the statue is returned

This statue of a chess knight piece which is about four feet tall was stolen from Tom Wenzoski’s property the day after he passed away. The Wenzoski family is asking for the public’s help in finding it. (Photos provided by the Wenzoski family.)
Two Ukrainian students who spent the summer interning at Thompson Rivers University have created a map and resource guide for Ukrainian newcomers to Canada. (Photo courtesy of Kiyoteru Awaji, via Wikimedia Commons)

Ukrainian students in B.C. create a resource kit for other newcomers

The kit includes English lessons and a network of support systems for Ukrainians in Canada

Two Ukrainian students who spent the summer interning at Thompson Rivers University have created a map and resource guide for Ukrainian newcomers to Canada. (Photo courtesy of Kiyoteru Awaji, via Wikimedia Commons)
Chads Island sits off the northwest shore of Princess Margaret Marine Park (Portland Island). (Photo courtesy of Unique Properties)

You can own your own private B.C. island for $2.9M

Chads Island has swimmable beaches and a protected dock

Chads Island sits off the northwest shore of Princess Margaret Marine Park (Portland Island). (Photo courtesy of Unique Properties)
Lightning storms are expected across Southern B.C. on Wednesday and Thursday, creating the risk of new wildfires. (Photo courtesy of Murray Foubister, via Wikimedia Commons)

Lightning sparks wildfires on B.C. coast, electrical storms heading inland

Multiple new wildfires have started in the Coastal Fire Centre: B.C. Wildfire Service

Lightning storms are expected across Southern B.C. on Wednesday and Thursday, creating the risk of new wildfires. (Photo courtesy of Murray Foubister, via Wikimedia Commons)
A caribou calf explores the snow pile in the Central Selkirk Caribou Maternity Pen. (Photo courtesy of Amelie Mathieu, Arrow Lakes Caribou Society)

VIDEO: 13 caribou in maternity pen released into the B.C. wild

Animals born in maternity pen maintained by Arrow Lakes Caribou Society

A caribou calf explores the snow pile in the Central Selkirk Caribou Maternity Pen. (Photo courtesy of Amelie Mathieu, Arrow Lakes Caribou Society)
On July 16, Operation Freedom Paws Canada held its first annual open house which also included a graduation ceremony for its two newest graduates. (Photo courtesy of Operation Freedom Paws Canada)

Operation Freedom Paws connects therapy dogs with veterans and disabled community in B.C.

Operation Freedom Paws, which trains therapy dogs and their owners, has been in B.C. since 2020

On July 16, Operation Freedom Paws Canada held its first annual open house which also included a graduation ceremony for its two newest graduates. (Photo courtesy of Operation Freedom Paws Canada)
Beachgoers set up an umbrella on the beach in Huntington Beach, Calif., Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020. A study by Toronto researchers says the prevalence of non-melanoma skin cancer is on the rise in Ontario, climbing by 30 per cent from 2003 to 2017 following a period of decline decades earlier. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/Jae C. Hong

New B.C.-based technology may help diagnose skin cancer sooner

Early detection greatly improves the chances of successful treatment

Beachgoers set up an umbrella on the beach in Huntington Beach, Calif., Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020. A study by Toronto researchers says the prevalence of non-melanoma skin cancer is on the rise in Ontario, climbing by 30 per cent from 2003 to 2017 following a period of decline decades earlier. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/Jae C. Hong
Many Canadians have dismissed emails from Service Canada because they resemble spam mail sent by fraudsters. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Giordano Ciampini

Puzzling emails from Service Canada requesting partial repayment of CERB sparks confusion

Some Canadians who received advanced CERB payments may be required to return the money

Many Canadians have dismissed emails from Service Canada because they resemble spam mail sent by fraudsters. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Giordano Ciampini
According to a report by Women in Capital Markets, 82 per cent of men cited workplace culture as a barrier to their use of leave. (Photo used with permission from <a href="https://www.ciphr.com/" target="_blank" title="more information">CIPHR Connect, ciphr.com</a>)

Non-profit launches pledge to increase use of parental leave by fathers, non-birthing parents

Workplace cultures currently discourage non-birthing parents from taking leave: report

According to a report by Women in Capital Markets, 82 per cent of men cited workplace culture as a barrier to their use of leave. (Photo used with permission from <a href="https://www.ciphr.com/" target="_blank" title="more information">CIPHR Connect, ciphr.com</a>)