Tag: British Columbia

Byelection called for Abbotsford-Mission

A date has been set for a byelection that could win the B.C. Conservative Leader a seat in the legislature. 

Respecting avalanche danger zones in the Kootenays

Avalanche conditions remain considerable all across the Kootenays. A thick layer of snow covering a weak layer of what used...

Fake jewelry scam conning the Kootenays

All that glitters is not gold. Travelling con artists are reportedly taking advantage of Kootenay locals according to a Creston...

Three poles, two flags & one symbol up for debate

Three new flag poles stand ready in front of Creston town hall with our Nation's flag front and centre....
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Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

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

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

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

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

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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