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A fourth B.C. NDP cabinet minister says she won’t seek re-election this fall

Politics Emily Joveski -
Former finance minister Brenda Bailey said Wednesday she will not seek re-election this fall, becoming the fourth cabinet minister to announce they are not running since Premier David Eby called a snap election Tuesday.

B.C. extends state of emergency for wildfires to Aug. 29

Wildfires Emily Joveski -
B.C. has extended its provincial state of emergency until Aug. 29 as wildfire risks remain high across the province.

Officials warn wildfire season isn’t over, as Summerland residents begin to return home

Wildfires Emily Joveski -
The majority of Summerland residents are able to return home after an evacuation order was lifted, but it's still unclear how many homes may have been lost to the Bald Range wildfire.

Eby says B.C. must rethink wildfire protection as fires grow more unpredictable

Emergency Services Emily Joveski -
Premier David Eby said B.C. may need to rethink how it protects communities from increasingly intense and unpredictable wildfires.

Canada’s military ‘on stand-by’ to help with B.C. wildfires, says federal defence minister

Wildfires Emily Joveski -
Defence Minister David McGuinty said Canada’s military is “on standby” to assist with British Columbia’s wildfire response if needed.

B.C. wildfires force thousands from their homes

Wildfires Emily Joveski -
Officials said about 8,000 people are under evacuation orders due to wildfires in British Columbia, while another 7,100 have been told they should be ready to leave their homes at a moment's notice.

Kootenays receive funding to strengthen emergency operations centres

Emergency Services My Creston Now Staff -
Communities across the Kootenays are receiving provincial funding to strengthen their emergency operations centres (EOCs), helping local governments improve their ability to respond to wildfires, floods and other emergencies.

Kootenay communities receive provincial funding for emergency supports

Emergency Services My Creston Now Staff -
Communities across the Kootenays will benefit from a share of nearly $2.5 million in provincial funding aimed at strengthening emergency support services for residents displaced by disasters.

B.C. forecasters expect mix of flooding, drought amid active spring wildfire season

Emergency Services Emily Joveski -
Forecasters warn that parts of British Columbia face an elevated flood risk this spring due to above-normal snowpack, while some southern and coastal regions could see drought conditions this summer.

Rainy weather not enough to dampen wildfires in B.C.

Provincial Emily Joveski -
Officials in British Columbia warn wildfires in the northeast and southwest are expected to persist despite rain and cooler temperatures this week.

B.C. braces for intense wildfire season; northeast region most at risk

Provincial Emily Joveski -
Forests Minister Ravi Parmar says British Columbia is hoping for the best this wildfire season but is preparing for the worst.

Elk and Creston Valley opens drought monitoring season on level three

Environment Ryley McCormack -
Drought levels in the Elk and Creston Valley are at level three out of five as the B.C. government...

Province encouraging residents to prepare for seasonal hazards

Provincial My Creston Now Staff -
As warmer weather rolls in, British Columbians are being asked to prepare for seasonal hazards. Minister of Emergency Management and...

B.C. urges avalanche safety as winter settles in

Provincial My Creston Now Staff -
With fresh snow on B.C.'s mountains, the provincial government is urging the public to be safe while enjoying the...

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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

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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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