Tag: mining

Red Chris mine expansion gets the greenlight

Environment Emily Joveski -
British Columbia has approved a major expansion of the Red Chris mine, allowing the northwest B.C. operation to shift from open-pit to underground mining.

B.C. expands fast-track list with 17 new priority projects

Economy Emily Joveski -
B.C. is adding 17 major resource and infrastructure projects to its fast-track list as the province looks to speed up development amid global economic uncertainty.

Rescuers working to re-establish communication with three trapped miners in northwest B.C.

Provincial Emily Joveski -
Rescuers are working to re-establish communication with three workers trapped underground at a mine in northwestern B.C.

BC Conservative leader announces mining platform while visiting the Kootenays

Politics My Creston Now Staff -
BC Conservative leader John Rustad has announce the party's platform to boost the province's mining sector while in Kimberley...

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B.C. leaders spar in fiery debate ahead of Oct. 24 election

2026 BC Election
B.C.’s three main party leaders clashed over affordability, health care and Indigenous rights in a heated televised election debate Wednesday evening.

Brittny Anderson looks to build on six years as Kootenay Central MLA

2026 BC Election
B.C. NDP MLA Brittny Anderson is seeking a third term representing Kootenay Central, with housing, health care and environmental protection among her priorities if re-elected.

August free of drug-related deaths in Kootenay-Boundary

Health
Nobody died due to toxic drugs in the Kootenay-Boundary in August, according to figures from the BC Coroners Service.

BC Greens’ Nicole Charlwood hopes third time is the charm in Kootenay Central

2026 BC Election
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

2026 BC Election
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. 
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