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Attendants hold their devices as they walk during the Mobile World Congress wireless show in Barcelona, Spain, Monday, Feb. 27, 2017. A federal source says the coming budget will detail how the Liberals plan to go after hidden or unexpected consumer fees, following the United States announcing its own crackdown on these charges. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Emilio Morenatti

Uzelman: Negligible economic growth forewarns enduring economic malaise

A column by Bruce Uzelman

 

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Uzelman: Governments are building housing, past affordability is unattainable

A column by Bruce Uzelman

 

Two emaciated dogs and their 18 puppies were recently removed from a Chase property and are now receiving care through the BC SPCA. (Photo contributed)

18 puppies and their emaciated moms removed from Shuswap property

‘They were so underweight we needed veterinary approval just to give them water’

  • Nov 22, 2023

 

A naloxone anti-overdose kit is held in downtown Vancouver. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward

Uzelman: How effective is ‘safer supply’?

A column by Bruce Uzelman

A naloxone anti-overdose kit is held in downtown Vancouver. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Stephen MacGillivray

Uzelman: Is the Liberals’ signature climate change agenda collapsing?

A column by Bruce Uzelman

  • Nov 6, 2023
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Stephen MacGillivray
Built by the van’t Kruis family, the Shuswap Shire is a Lord of the Rings/Hobbit inspired fantasy vacation rental located in Magna Bay in the North Shuswap. (Photo contributed)

Family creates ‘Shuswap Shire’ as unique fantasy getaway

Magna Bay home comes together through mix of inspiration and imagination

Built by the van’t Kruis family, the Shuswap Shire is a Lord of the Rings/Hobbit inspired fantasy vacation rental located in Magna Bay in the North Shuswap. (Photo contributed)
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Uzelman: Canadian tax reform is overdue

A column by Bruce Uzelman

  • Nov 1, 2023
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Saturday’s (Oct. 28) sunset over Canoe is highlighted by what mountain biker/photographer Kevin Silverson believes to be meteor. (Kevin Silverson photo)

Mountain biking takes a meteoric turn in Shuswap

Kevin Silverson witnesses burning object falling from the sky

Saturday’s (Oct. 28) sunset over Canoe is highlighted by what mountain biker/photographer Kevin Silverson believes to be meteor. (Kevin Silverson photo)
Owner and president Terry Robinson, sales manager Leah Hermann and processing lead Mat Harris at ShuCanna, B.C.'s first farmgate licensed dispensary. (Rebecca Willson-Salmon Arm Observer)

Salmon Arm dispensary first in B.C. with farmgate licence to grow onsite

ShuCanna hosting grand opening event Friday, Oct. 27

Owner and president Terry Robinson, sales manager Leah Hermann and processing lead Mat Harris at ShuCanna, B.C.'s first farmgate licensed dispensary. (Rebecca Willson-Salmon Arm Observer)
With temperatures typically in the 20s in late spring and early summer, beach time and water sports are favourite activities around Shuswap Lake. Twin Anchors Houseboats photo

Cruise into adventure – Shuswap-style!

Recreation and relaxation unite on a houseboat vacation

  • Oct 26, 2023
With temperatures typically in the 20s in late spring and early summer, beach time and water sports are favourite activities around Shuswap Lake. Twin Anchors Houseboats photo
An Oct. 5, 2023 reports to police of an erratic driver on Highway 1 near Chase led to the arrest of Karl Matthew Schwarz, who has been charged with assault, unlawful confinement, dangerous driving, impaired driving, driving while prohibited and two counts of breach. (File photo)

Man who killed 11-year-old girl in 2013 collision arrested in Shuswap

New charges include assault, unlawful confinement, dangerous driving, impaired driving

An Oct. 5, 2023 reports to police of an erratic driver on Highway 1 near Chase led to the arrest of Karl Matthew Schwarz, who has been charged with assault, unlawful confinement, dangerous driving, impaired driving, driving while prohibited and two counts of breach. (File photo)
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Uzelman: Soaring national debt is imperiling Canadians’ futures

A column by Bruce Uzelman

  • Oct 24, 2023
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For sale sign in front of a residential house (collected /Lakes District News)

Uzelman: The Federal Liberals and the chasm between housing supply and demand

A column by Bruce Uzelman

  • Oct 23, 2023
For sale sign in front of a residential house (collected /Lakes District News)
Greg Kyllo and wife Georgina celebrate another successful campaign, with Greg winnning a third term as the Shuswap’s MLA in the 42nd provincial general election in 2020. (File photo)

Shuswap MLA Greg Kyllo not running in 2024 election

BC United announcement follows decade of service by Sicamous resident

Greg Kyllo and wife Georgina celebrate another successful campaign, with Greg winnning a third term as the Shuswap’s MLA in the 42nd provincial general election in 2020. (File photo)
On Aug. 17, BC Wildfire Service conducted a planned aerial ignition along a power line southeast of the Lower East Adams Lake wildfire to prevent the fire’s spread to North Shuswap communities. (Jim Cooperman photo)

Planned ignition during North Shuswap wildfire under investigation

Shuswap man has own study conducted of Aug. 17 back burn

On Aug. 17, BC Wildfire Service conducted a planned aerial ignition along a power line southeast of the Lower East Adams Lake wildfire to prevent the fire’s spread to North Shuswap communities. (Jim Cooperman photo)
Eddie the alpaca was saved by The Llama Sanctuary as he suffered under an overgrown fleece. (The Llama Sanctuary/Facebook)

Overgrown alpaca recovering at Shuswap sanctuary

Eddie was rescued after receiving negligent care, suffering a matted fleece and crooked toes

Eddie the alpaca was saved by The Llama Sanctuary as he suffered under an overgrown fleece. (The Llama Sanctuary/Facebook)
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Uzelman: The true source of inflation and the redemption of Milton Friedman

A column by Bruce Uzelman

  • Oct 11, 2023
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This photo was taken at 1:45 a.m. on Aug. 30 from the chicken farm on Fredrickson Road in Sorrento. Shuswap Fire Department Deputy Fire Chief Ty Barrett said the Bush Creek East wildfire was coming down the mountain and through a dry grassy field, driven by aggressive winds. Firefighters stood their ground at a one-kilometre fire line and were able to keep the blaze from reaching any structures. (Ty Barrett photo)

VIEWPOINT: Shuswap deputy fire chief grateful for support during wildfire fight

‘We couldn’t have done it without them’

  • Sep 21, 2023
This photo was taken at 1:45 a.m. on Aug. 30 from the chicken farm on Fredrickson Road in Sorrento. Shuswap Fire Department Deputy Fire Chief Ty Barrett said the Bush Creek East wildfire was coming down the mountain and through a dry grassy field, driven by aggressive winds. Firefighters stood their ground at a one-kilometre fire line and were able to keep the blaze from reaching any structures. (Ty Barrett photo)
The Bank of Canada headquarters is shown in Ottawa, Wednesday, June 1, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Uzelman: The Bank of Canada ‘is likely done with rate hikes’

A column by Bruce Uzelman

  • Sep 19, 2023
The Bank of Canada headquarters is shown in Ottawa, Wednesday, June 1, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
Pierre Poilievre speaks in Terrace in a bid to shift the Skeena-Bulkley Valley riding from its current status as a seat for the NDP. (Seth Forward/Northern View)

Uzelman: A disciplined Poilievre is topping the polls

A column by Bruce Uzelman

  • Sep 19, 2023
Pierre Poilievre speaks in Terrace in a bid to shift the Skeena-Bulkley Valley riding from its current status as a seat for the NDP. (Seth Forward/Northern View)