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Creston council looks at gaps in support for sexual assault survivors

Creston council is looking at ways it can advocate for better support for people who have experienced sexual assault. 

Creston Clay Fest receives town funding

Creston council has approved a $500 discretionary grant to help support this year's Creston Clay Fest.

Creston town council responds to calls for winter shelter

As support grows for a campaign to establish a temporary winter shelter in Creston, town council is reiterating that while it supports local efforts, providing and funding shelters ultimately falls to the provincial government.

Creston council rejects funding for 1st Ave NW sidewalk project

The Town of Creston is exploring whether residents on 1st Avenue Northwest would be willing to support paying for sidewalk and streetlight upgrades through a local improvement tax, following a request to improve pedestrian safety in the area.

Creston seeks $400K to extend FireSmart program

The town of Creston is moving forward with plans to extend its FireSmart program, with council voting in favour of applying for $400,000 in provincial funding to continue the work for another two years.

Creston rejects city status

Creston residents have voted against becoming a city.  In 2024, Creston Town Council directed staff to conduct a public survey...
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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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