Tag: Brittny Anderson

Tuition-free carpentry training coming to Kootenays

Up to 16 people in the Kootenays will receive tuition-free carpentry training, industry certifications and paid work experience through a new provincial program.

More young people gain climate work experience through expanded Youth Climate Corps support

More young people in B.C. will gain hands-on work experience while helping communities prepare for climate change under continued provincial funding for Youth Climate Corps B.C.

Province to hear inland ferry service concerns

Kootenay communities pushing for stronger protections for inland ferry service may soon get face time with the province.

Name chosen for long delayed Kootenay Lake ferry

The province has officially named the new Kootenay Lake ferry the MV Kokanee.

Kootenay youth crews return for sixth season of community climate work

Youth Climate Corps B.C. and Wildsight are returning to communities across the East and West Kootenays this summer, with youth crews tackling wildfire prevention, ecosystem restoration and other local climate projects during the program’s sixth season.

Kootenay-Central MLA reflects on progress for International Women’s Day

This International Women’s Day, Kootenay-Central MLA Brittny Anderson is shining a light on her government’s advances in women’s health care province-wide.

New child care centre a boost for Creston families

More families in Creston will have access to affordable and high-quality child care with 110 new licensed child care spaces coming to town.

Collaborative, upfront approach to public safety will benefit people in Creston

People in Creston will be better served by a collaborative approach to social challenges that will deliver faster access to services for those at risk through the establishment of a situation table.

B.C. moms, elected officials push for parental leave standards for local politicians

A trio of B.C. mothers and elected officials is calling on the province to implement a provincewide standard for maternity and parental leaves for locally elected officials.

Kootenay communities to benefit from water-monitoring program

Two Kootenay communities will soon benefit from new water meters, as the BC Government announces $49.3 million in funding...

Pollies on parade in the Kootenays

Out of the big smoke and into the bush, a number of politicians have been making their rounds in...

More $10-a-day child care in the way for the Kootenays and Boundary

A relief for many Kootenay and Boundary families with additional $10-a-day child care space and funding for new child...

West Kootenay volunteer fire departments secure provincial funding

Six volunteer and composite fire departments in the West Kootenays have secured provincial funding to help strengthen operations and...

Upgraded playground coming to Creston

Residents and children of Creston will soon benefit from an upgraded playground with the announcement of the Valley Community...

East Shore residents left stranded and angry

East Shore residents say the Kootenay Lake Ferry fight is far from over, as the saga continues with locals...

Creston receives funds for climate change mitigation

Nelson and Creston have both been awarded funds through the BC Government’s $19 million climate change mitigation fun. The Town...
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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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