Three East Kootenay attractions are among 80 in B.C. that will receive direct support for their recovery from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The…
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Taxpayer funding returned to region for recovery
The Kootenays will be getting more than $16 million taxpayer funds returned in transportation investments made to support the region during the COVID-19 pandemic. Through…
Panorama in line for fibre-optic internet
The B.C. government today announced investments in high-speed internet to aid the tourism sector rebound from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Telus will receive…
State of emergency extended to June 22
The Province of British Columbia has formally extended the provincial state of emergency, allowing health and emergency management officials to continue to use extraordinary powers…
Humankind typically at odds over vaccines
Kootenay Crust By Ian Cobb Op-Ed Commentary The COVID-19 pandemic is now 427 days old. The past 61 weeks have been a bizarre lurch and…
Rotary Online Bingo to generate largest donation yet
Rotary Community Online Bingo, based out of Golden, will tonight have the largest payouts in the fundraising endeavour’s history. A sensation of the pandemic, the…
Initiative connects people and opportunities
Kootenay Employment Services (KES) is launching a peer employment initiative for individuals at risk or experiencing homelessness in Cranbrook, Creston, Invermere, Fernie and surrounding areas….
COVID claiming two major community events again
Marysville Daze 2019 The COVID-19 pandemic and its third wave is causing the cancellation again of two major community events in Kimberley. Steven Royer, President…
Circuit breaker business grant applications open
Eligible bars, breweries, wineries, gyms and fitness centres can now apply for the Circuit Breaker Business Relief Grant to help support businesses during the COVID-19…
Study reveals seniors’ services agencies stepping up
The United Way of the Lower Mainland has released a study that showcases how community agencies have kept older adults safe at home during the…