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Book removal rises as book complaints fall across the US
WEB1 day ago · 00:06:00. Two reports released Monday provide a mixed but compelling outlook on the wave of book removals and challenges as the annual Banned Books Week begins for schools, stores and libraries across the United States. The American Library Association found a substantial drop in 2024 so far in complaints about books stocked in public, …
Barriere Raise a Reader fundraiser needs your support Wednesday, …
WEB1 day ago · It’s time for the annual Raise a Reader fundraiser once again and Barriere and area literacy outreach coordinator, Jill Hayward, is looking forward to the 2024 programs. “The programs we offer for youth literacy initiatives in the Barriere area from McLure to Little Fort, include some really ...
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WEBMar 7, 2024 · E-Editions. Barriere Star Journal, September 05, 2024. Barriere Star Journal, August 29, 2024. Barriere Star Journal, August 22, 2024. Barriere Star Journal, August 15, 2024. Special Features (More ...) Altitude, Central Mountain Air In-flight Magazine August 2024. Altitude, Central Mountain Air In-flight Magazine June 2024. …
High-tech cancer care coming to new B.C. hospital
WEB23 hours ago · A new hospital in B.C. will be a hub for futuristic cancer treatment. The B.C. Cancer Centre—being built as part of the new hospital going up in the Cloverdale neighbourhood of Surrey—will utilize cutting-edge technology. Scott MacDonald, associate director for the B.C. Cancer Foundation’s Fraser region, said the foundation has been ...
UPDATE: 4 dead following Highway 5 crashes near Barriere
WEBDec 28, 2023 · Two separate crashes on Highway 5 south of Barriere claimed four lives Thursday morning, Dec. 28. Mounties confirm three lives were lost in a two-vehicle collision at about 6:50 a.m. near Oliver Creek Forest Service Road about 11 km from Barriere.
Mass shooting kills 4 and wounds 18 in nightlife district in …
WEB2 days ago · A mass shooting killed four people and wounded 18 others in a popular nightlife area in Birmingham, Alabama, with many of the victims caught in the crossfire, police said early Sunday. Authorities asked the public for tips as they searched for the shooters. The shooting happened shortly after 11 p.m ...
Possible abduction cause of heavy police presence in Barriere, say …
WEBNov 11, 2023 · An unfolding police incident briefly closed Highway 5 at Barriere Friday afternoon (Nov. 10) as RCMP investigated a report of a possible abduction.
BCEHS puts brakes on staffing changes in Barriere
WEBMar 10, 2024 · The BC Emergency Health Service (BCEHS) has postponed phasing out temporary ambulance resources at Barriere after catching North Thompson Valley leaders off guard with what was perceived as a staffing reduction. “The BC Ambulance Service is listening, hearing our concerns and seems willing to work with us so that was a positive …
Barriere residents rally around fire chief after her family’s sudden ...
WEBJan 20, 2024 · The community of Barriere and surrounding areas are rallying to support their fire chief, Ashley Wohlgemuth and her two children, Morgan, 13 and Mason, 12 following the sudden loss of their beloved husband and father, Chris while away on holiday in Mexico recently.