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Municipalities worry a potential snap election could overshadow local elections this fall

Politics Emily Joveski -
As speculation mounts that Premier David Eby could call an early provincial election this fall, the Union of B.C. Municipalities is raising concerns that a provincial election could overshadow scheduled local government elections.

Canadians headed to the polls April 28

Federal Election 2025 John White -
Prime Minister Mark Carney visited the Governor General this morning to officially dissolve parliament and launch a brief, 37-day campaign.

Writs issued, provincial election campaign officially underway

Politics My Creston Now Staff -
The provincial election has officially been called. Election day is set for October 19th, with advanced voting scheduled for October...

BC Chamber of Commerce unveils robust poll ahead of October election

Politics My Creston Now Staff -
A strong economy essential to fund public services find the BC Chamber of Commerce. As British Columbia prepares for its...

Denise Dumas makes her bid for Creston town council

Election 2022 Sam Pike -
Having watched her father serve as mayor for the last 14 years, Denise Dumas has a good idea of...

Incumbent Creston councillor Jim Elford makes bid for another term

News Sam Pike -
There are 13 candidates running for Creston town council, and among them is Jim Elford. Elford has been working as...

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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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