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Kootenay unemployment rate dips to 4.9% in September

Labour My Creston Now Staff -
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.

Distracted driving and seat belt violations rise across Kootenays

RCMP Kate Brown -
Distracted driving and seat belt enforcement increased across the Kootenays in September, prompting renewed warnings from BC Highway Patrol.

B.C. Conservatives propose replacing no-fault auto insurance with “hybrid” system

2026 BC Election Emily Joveski -
B.C. Conservatives are promising major changes to ICBC’s no-fault insurance system, including restoring some accident victims’ right to sue.

Kootenay-Boundary real estate sales rise 9.1% in September

Real Estate My Creston Now Staff -
According to the Association of Interior Realtors, 253 residential properties changed hands, which was down from 274 in August.

Contract awarded for Goat River watershed study

Environment My Creston Now Staff -
The Regional District of Central Kootenay has awarded a contract for a study that will look into how the Goat River watershed is connected.

Vehicle found in Kootenay River linked to Creston man missing since 2004

Missing Person My Creston Now Staff -
A vehicle found submerged in the Kootenay River last week is believed to be connected to the disappearance of a Creston man more than 20 years ago. 

Creston Valley tourism estimates $25M in annual visitor spending

RDCK Storrm Lennie -
Tourism in the Creston Valley is growing, with the local tourism society estimating about 140,000 visitors coming to the region annually, generating roughly $25 million in direct spending.

Winter tire requirements take effect Oct. 1 on Kootenay highways

Transit My Creston Now Staff -
Winter tire requirements take effect Oct. 1 on designated Kootenay highways as colder overnight temperatures return to the region.

Creston library Friday service returns this week

Town of Creston My Creston Now Staff -
The Creston Valley Public Library is restoring Friday service this week, thanks to a fundraising campaign that has raised more than $60,000 to help cover the cost.

Garry Jackman seeks another term as RDCK Area A director

2026 Municipal Election Storrm Lennie -
Garry Jackman is seeking a fifth term as Regional District of Central Kootenay Area A director, after nearly two decades representing the East Shore on the regional district board.

Forrest Demman enters Area A’s first contested race since 2008

2026 Municipal Election Storrm Lennie -
Forrest Demman is looking at the next 10 years through the eyes of his three children as he runs to represent the East Shore.

B.C. Conservatives pull ahead of Eby’s NDP after snap election call, says poll

Politics Emily Joveski -
A new poll shows the B.C. Conservatives opening an eight-point lead over the NDP following Premier David Eby’s snap election call.

Former B.C. Conservative leader John Rustad will not seek re-election this fall

Politics Emily Joveski -
Former B.C. Conservative leader John Rustad will not seek re-election in Nechako Lakes, ending his more than two decades in provincial politics.

Eby calls early provincial election on Oct. 24

Politics Emily Joveski -
Premier David Eby has called an early B.C. election, with voters set to head to the polls Oct. 24.

Five MLAs readmitted to B.C. Conservative caucus by new interim leader

Politics Emily Joveski -
B.C. Conservative interim leader Lorne Doerkson has welcomed five former caucus members back to the party.

Rabies confirmed in skunk in Kootenay Lake region

Fish & Wildlife Kate Brown -
Interior Health is warning people in the Kootenay Lake region to avoid contact with skunks after rabies was confirmed in an animal in the area.
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Kootenay unemployment rate dips to 4.9% in September

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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.

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