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Interior Health: Less standing water means fewer mosquito bites

Spring floods and higher water in many areas across the Interior Health region have resulted in an increase in standing water and more mosquitoes hatching. However, there are steps you can take to reduce or eliminate standing water on your property, which will lessen the number of mosquitoes.

TNRD Library now offers free student science resource

The Thompson-Nicola Regional Library now offers free access to ScienceFlix, a highly engaging online resource for students in grades 4 through 9. This website delivers an in-depth examination of more than 30 subject areas related to science, technology, engineering, and math.
Patient launches ‘Coins For Cardiology’ fundraiser for BC Children’s Hospital

Patient launches ‘Coins For Cardiology’ fundraiser for BC Children’s Hospital

The following article was submitted by 18-year-old Lauren Tremblay, a young lady raised in the community of Barriere who is looking forward to attending the University of BC this fall.
Demo Day at the North Thompson Museum

Demo Day at the North Thompson Museum

Elementary school students from Barriere Elementary and Neqweyqwelsten School visited the North Thompson Museum in Barriere on Friday June 8.
Yellowhead 4-H Club help pick rocks at fall fairgrounds

Yellowhead 4-H Club help pick rocks at fall fairgrounds

Members of the Yellowhead 4-H Club turned out in force last month to help pick rocks at the North Thompson Fall Fair facility in Barriere. They were rewarded with a barbecue afterwards for a job well done, courtesy of the fall fair group.
Okanagan hosts 4H clubs from across B.C.

Okanagan hosts 4H clubs from across B.C.

Stock Show this weekend in Armstrong
Making Pictures With Professional Photographer John Enman

Making Pictures With Professional Photographer John Enman

Spring photography at Chase Falls
Exploring the Horseshoe in Wells Gray Park

Exploring the Horseshoe in Wells Gray Park

The day dawned bright and beautiful for our trip.
Darfield Cemetery annual cleanup is a gathering of community

Darfield Cemetery annual cleanup is a gathering of community

Sunday, June 10, 2018, was a bright and warm day when members of the Darfield Community Club gathered at the Cemetery for their annual cleanup work.
Legion Week celebrated across B.C.

Legion Week celebrated across B.C.

Starting today, BC/Yukon Command of Royal Canadian Legion is hosting events in 65 communities