Tag: B.C. SPCA

Foster homes urgently needed by B.C. SPCA West Kootenay

Community My Creston Now Staff -
With kitten season underway, the B.C. SPCA West Kootenay is seeing increased demand for its services and is urging more people to become foster caregivers for animals in need.

B.C. SPCA welcomes proposed ban on exotic cats

Provincial Emily Joveski -
The B.C. SPCA is welcoming proposed regulations from the B.C. government to ban all exotic cat species. 

B.C. sharpens claws on exotic cat ownership

Provincial Emily Joveski -
British Columbia is moving to ban all exotic cats in the province.

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Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

Environment
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.

B.C. loses more than 20,000 jobs in September as unemployment rate stays steady

Economy
British Columbia lost more than 20,000 jobs in September, sparking a political clash over the province’s economic direction.

Kootenay unemployment rate dips to 4.9% in September

Labour
The jobless rate in the Kootenays stood at 4.9 per cent in September, down from 5.8 per cent the previous month and six per cent a year earlier.

B.C. Conservatives propose income tax cuts as NDP, Greens unveil election promises

2026 BC Election
B.C.'s major political parties are pitching tax cuts, frozen auto insurance rates and education improvements as the provincial election campaign continues.

B.C. Conservatives drop Victoria-Beacon Hill candidate over racist social media posts

2026 BC Election
The B.C. Conservatives have dropped their Victoria-Beacon Hill candidate after racist social media posts and comments appearing to support violence surfaced.
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