The City of Cranbrook is working collaboratively with the Government of B.C. to address the community’s desperate need for childcare spaces to support young families…
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Burbot recovery work to begin in Lower Kootenay area
British Columbia’s fish biologists and international co-managers will be on Moyie Lake in February to catch, tag and release burbot as part of egg collection…
Another round of RBCRI funding announced
More funding is being made available to hire advisers through the province’s Rural Business and Community Recovery Initiative (RBCRI). The Government of B.C. announced today…
Proof of vaccination policy finalized for B.C. public service
As the largest single employer in the province’s public sector, the Government of B.C. says it is safeguarding its workers, requiring that all direct government…
BC Wildfire Service launches official wildfire app
The official BC Wildfire Service mobile app is now available, providing real-time wildfire information and an interactive map that users can customize to display a…
Province works to improve conditions for truckers
To improve travel for commercial truck drivers, the Government of B.C. is funding the installation of portable toilets at several commercial vehicle pull-outs, inspection stations…
Annual in lieu grant for Cranbrook
British Columbians in 53 communities will benefit from almost $16 million paid by the province to local governments in lieu of property taxes, with the…
Distracted drivers target of proposed program
The Government of B.C. will work to designate distracted driving as a high-risk driving behaviour under the ICBC Driver Risk Premium program. This means a…
Extreme weather response shelters open
Vulnerable people experiencing homelessness will now have access to additional safe shelter spaces during the cold winter months and times of extreme weather in communities…
Government invests $40,000 in East Kootenay wildlife
Kootenay East MLA Bill Bennett announced March 11 that the Government of B.C. is investing $40,000.00 to mitigate the drastic impacts of one of the East Kootenay’s…