Year in Review

Geoff de Ruiter organized a Ducknana event in Victoria to help build a sense of community after a couple of difficult years. (Photo courtesy of Geoff de Ruiter)

Censored Sasquatch, Ducknana diehards: Wacky B.C. stories from 2022

Don’t forget the breastfeeding mom who saved her goose or the music teacher who scared off a bear

 

Autumn Lott at Gilman’s point, Mt. Kilimanjaro, Tanzania. At seven years old, she’s the youngest Canadian to have ever summitted the infamous peak. (Francesca Lott photo)

Good news stories from 2022 to reflect on in 2023

These British Columbians were lifting spirits across the province

 

Olive doesn’t mind the snow if there are treats involved (Jacqueline Gelineau/Capital News)

A snow-loving pig, a Ferrari-riding snake: Some of B.C.’s top animal stories of 2022

These animal encounters had people smiling all year long

 

B.C. athletes shot for the stars in 2022. Clockwise from top left: Melanie Vogal, Rio Crystal, Teagan Dunnett, Kimberly Newell. (Photos submitted)

From cross-Arctic treks to Olympic dreams, B.C. athletes made 2022 one for the books

Athletes didn’t shy away from adventure this year

B.C. athletes shot for the stars in 2022. Clockwise from top left: Melanie Vogal, Rio Crystal, Teagan Dunnett, Kimberly Newell. (Photos submitted)
Jason Louie is the elected Chief of the Lower Kootenay Band. (Photo credit Brian Lawrence)

Year in Review with Nasukin Jason Louie

It was another challenging year for the Lower Kootenay Band

Jason Louie is the elected Chief of the Lower Kootenay Band. (Photo credit Brian Lawrence)
Creston Mayor Ron Toyota. (Photo by Brian Lawrence)

Year in Review with Mayor Ron Toyota

Town council managed to make progress on several big projects in 2021

Creston Mayor Ron Toyota. (Photo by Brian Lawrence)
YEAR IN REVIEW: Refugee committee active with advocacy and fundraising

YEAR IN REVIEW: Refugee committee active with advocacy and fundraising

The Creston Refugee Committee has brought a total of 100 refugees to the valley and provided social/financial support for the first year of residence in Canada.

  • Jan 5, 2019
YEAR IN REVIEW: Refugee committee active with advocacy and fundraising
Photo submitted by TAPS

YEAR IN REVIEW: Therapeutic Activation Program for Seniors

Submitted by Maureen Cameron, Therapeutic Activation Program for Seniors In 2018 our…

  • Jan 3, 2019
Photo submitted by TAPS
YEAR IN REVIEW: It’s been a great year!

YEAR IN REVIEW: It’s been a great year!

Submitted by Neil Ostafichuk Well, here we are again, flipping the hourglass…

  • Jan 2, 2019
YEAR IN REVIEW: It’s been a great year!
In November, Jason Louie was elected chief of the Lower Kootenay Band for a third consecutive term. (Photo credit Brian Lawrence)

YEAR IN REVIEW: Chief and council focusing on Lower Kootenay Band well-being

In 2019, the band will break ground on a 12,000-square-foot health centre.

  • Jan 1, 2019
In November, Jason Louie was elected chief of the Lower Kootenay Band for a third consecutive term. (Photo credit Brian Lawrence)
Devan Coward as Curly and Simone Wiebe as Laurey in Oklahoma! Footlighters Theatre Society produced in spring 2018. (Photo credit Brian Lawrence)

YEAR IN REVIEW: Variety kept Creston theatre troupe busy in 2018

Submitted by Footlighters Theatre Society From a musical espousing simple country charm…

  • Dec 31, 2018
Devan Coward as Curly and Simone Wiebe as Laurey in Oklahoma! Footlighters Theatre Society produced in spring 2018. (Photo credit Brian Lawrence)
YEAR IN REVIEW: Town of Creston year involved more than fire hall referendum

YEAR IN REVIEW: Town of Creston year involved more than fire hall referendum

The fire hall referendum dominated town-related news over the past year however it’s far from the only noteworthy event of 2018.

  • Dec 31, 2018
YEAR IN REVIEW: Town of Creston year involved more than fire hall referendum