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Tuition-free carpentry training coming to Kootenays

Up to 16 people in the Kootenays will receive tuition-free carpentry training, industry certifications and paid work experience through a new provincial program.

B.C. small town theatres cheer motion calling for changes to alcohol rules

Small independent movie theatres in British Columbia may soon be able to serve liquor during all-ages screenings after the legislature passed a motion calling for changes to provincial rules.

Kootenay communities to benefit from water-monitoring program

Two Kootenay communities will soon benefit from new water meters, as the BC Government announces $49.3 million in funding...

Pollies on parade in the Kootenays

Out of the big smoke and into the bush, a number of politicians have been making their rounds in...

More $10-a-day child care in the way for the Kootenays and Boundary

A relief for many Kootenay and Boundary families with additional $10-a-day child care space and funding for new child...

West Kootenay volunteer fire departments secure provincial funding

Six volunteer and composite fire departments in the West Kootenays have secured provincial funding to help strengthen operations and...
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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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