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Environment and Climate Change Canada say hot weather expected this weekend

Warm weather is scheduled to hit the region and that has Environment and Climate Change Canada reminding everyone to stay cool and check on those who live alone. 

Construction starts on new centre for children with health complexity

Children and youth will soon have access to improved healthcare to address complex care issues with specialized services.  Construction to a dedicated BC Children’s Hospital facility is currently underway and...

Trudeau will continue at the helm of liberal party as three-day retreat wraps up

After three days of caucus meetings, the Liberal party says they’re more unified and ready to take on the Conservatives starting on Monday. During the event that took place at...

Province aims to provide effective immunization

With an increase in measles, whooping cough, and other preventable diseases around the world the province says they are promoting this year’s National Immunization Awareness Week.  According to the federal...

Financial improvement tops the list of New Year’s resolutions in 2024. 

New Year’s resolutions are made with the hopes of either making oneself better or to cut out bad habits from the previous year.  According to the Farmer’s Almanac, the tradition...

Holiday spending on a tight budget

With costs continuing to rise and expenses adding up a study by Research Co. shows Canadians plan to spend smartly.  In the national online survey by Research Co., in which...

BC Transit to implement cashless fare system

Worrying about exact change, having a bus pass, or day pass to ride BC Transit across the province will soon be a thing of the past with the announcement...

RDCK approves funds for Nelson indoor soccer dome study

The Nelson Soccer Association has received a $5,000 grant from the RDCK to conduct a feasibility study for a $3.4 million indoor soccer dome that was proposed to Nelson...

RDCK rejects motion to increase expense allowance for directors

The RDCK board has decided not to amend a bylaw to increase the amount rural directors can claim for...

RDCK postpones climate action open houses

The Regional District of Central Kootenay has postponed their RDCK Climate Action Open House due to safety concerns.   According...

Revised legislation aims to protect B.C.’s natural environment

The province is amending legislation to make owners of high-risk industrial projects more responsible for the cost of environmental...

RDCK rescinds evacuation alerts across the region

The RDCK has reduced the amount of evacuation alerts and orders after a week of high temperatures, rain and...

Flood warning issued for the region

The BC government is urging residents in the interior with the forecasted rain and snow melt to start preparing...

Floodwatch advisory issued for RDCK 

The Regional District of Central Kootenay is now under a floodwatch. Rising water levels in creeks that are nearing capacity...

RDCK receives funding for three climate projects 

The RDCK has been approved for a grant which will help cover 75 percent of the cost on three...

Activists from across region protest RDCK climate plan

Tensions were high in an RDCK board meeting as 25 people gathered to express their concerns over a climate...
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BC Greens’ Nicole Charlwood hopes third time is the charm in Kootenay Central

The BC Green candidate for Kootenay Central says she is running again because she has the trust of the electorate and party staff, and is a "known quantity" in the riding.

B.C. NDP pledges millions for clean energy and climate programs

The B.C. NDP is promising millions of dollars in new investments in clean energy and climate programs if re-elected, while warning a Conservative government would roll back environmental protections. 

First Nations leaders call on B.C. Conservatives to drop candidate over alleged residential school denialism

First Nations leaders are calling on the B.C. Conservatives to remove a candidate over allegations of residential school denialism.

Eby defends family’s use of $10-a-day childcare program

B.C. NDP Leader David Eby is facing criticism after confirming his family benefited from a $10-a-day child care program his government froze to new providers.

Gordon Skulnec puts affordability, property rights and public safety at centre of Kootenay Central campaign

Conservative Party of B.C. candidate Gordon Skulnec is drawing on his experience in policing, health care and housing as he seeks to represent Kootenay Central in the Oct. 24 provincial election.
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