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Proposed changes to freedom of information act move forward after marathon debate in B.C. legislature

Politics Emily Joveski -
B.C. MLAs debated amendments to the province’s freedom-of-information law into the early hours of Thursday morning as Opposition parties warned the changes could weaken government transparency.

Watchdog say B.C.’s data privacy laws need an update for the AI-era

Business Emily Joveski -
British Columbia’s privacy commissioner said the province’s privacy law should be updated to address how artificial intelligence companies such as OpenAI collect and use personal data, following a joint investigation that found the company breached Canadian privacy laws.

B.C. adds 5k jobs in June, led by gains in part-time work

Provincial Emily Joveski -
British Columbia added 5,000 jobs in June but saw a dip in full-time employment, according to the latest jobs report from Statistics Canada. 

Pollies on parade in the Kootenays

Community My Creston Now Staff -
Out of the big smoke and into the bush, a number of politicians have been making their rounds in...

Kootenays see year-over-year drop in unemployment

Business My Creston Now Staff -
The Kootenays saw a year-over-year decline in unemployment rates between 2024 and 2025, but a slight rise between February...

Canada’s unemployment rate falls

Provincial My Creston Now Staff -
Gains in the education, transportation and finance sectors helped Canada add 91,000 jobs in December. Statistics Canada says it helped...

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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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