The East Kootenay’s two B.C. Liberal Party incumbent candidates appear to be heading back to Victoria following the Oct. 24 provincial election. According to Elections…
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Contract for new inland ferry awarded to B.C. company
Work will begin later this year on a new electric-ready ferry for Kootenay Lake, providing passengers with a larger, cleaner and more accessible vessel. The…
Resilience BC service coming to region
The provincial government is strengthening anti-hate and anti-racism supports for communities with five new organizations offering Resilience BC services in B.C.’s Interior, including one in…
Local municipalities get grants for connectivity projects
The District of Elkford and the City of Kimberley have been awarded provincial Active Transportation Grants for trail connectivity projects. The Ministry of Transportation and…
New resource for cannabis producers to enter legal market
Cannabis producers looking to enter B.C.’s legal market can now use a step-by-step online guide that helps simplify and streamline the licensing process. The Cannabis…
Support announced for Interior arts and culture
The B.C. government June 12 announced relief for artists and organizations from the BC Arts Council. “Arts and culture bring people together and have the…
Emerging Economy report released amid pandemic
A 14-member Emerging Economy Task Force May 11 released 25 recommendations to help B.C. navigate global trends and technological advancements over the next 10 to…
Support service launched for B.C. businesses
A new B.C. Business COVID-19 Support Service will serve as a single point of contact for businesses throughout the province looking for information on resources…
Labour Force Survey shows strong start to 2020
Letter to the Editor The January labour force report from Statistics Canada kicks off 2020, demonstrating that our approach of building a stable economy is…
Premier’s cabinet shuffle includes Mungall
Premier John Horgan has this morning shuffled his cabinet and Nelson-Creston MLA Michelle Mungall is being transferred as Minister of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources…