People facing barriers to sport participation will benefit from a one-time grant program that will give them more opportunities to try out accessible winter sport…
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Forestry woes produce government funds for tourism
In an attempt to assuage some of the pain felt by rural communities affected by mill closures throughout the province, the B.C. Ministry of Tourism,…
Locals to receive Medal of Good Citizenship
Neil Cook of Cranbrook and Chief M. Jason Louie of Yaqan nu?kiy/Creston are among the 18 people being honoured throughout B.C. with the province’s Medal…
Arts, culture, sport programs boosted by gaming grants
Local arts, culture and sport programs have received funding from B.C.’s Community Gaming Grants. “These programs bring people together, fostering community connections through art, cultural…
Women still making history
Letter to the Editor It’s Women’s History Month – a time to look back and celebrate the struggles and successes of the women who have…
Concussion awareness needs to be a priority
Letter to the Editor Concussions are an issue facing many amateur and professional athletes. The death of Ottawa rugby player Rowan Stringer in 2013 ignited…
Local sports programs tap into BCSPP funding
People of all ages and abilities across B.C.’s interior will have more opportunities to get involved in fun, community-based sport programs during the coming year…
Proposed legislation change would profoundly hurt tourism
Letter to the Editor The following letter was sent to Lisa Beare, Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture regarding proposed amendments to Part 16 of…
$25k to Kootenay Rockies for tourist safety measures
Real-time information sharing during emergencies is one of the tools being developed to keep visitors to the Kootenays safer this summer. “The last two summers…
Regional tourism projects get funding boost
Destination BC is providing $4 million this year to support 57 tourism projects across British Columbia, including three in the East Kootenay and one in…