Premier Christy Clark and her Executive Council were formally sworn in by Lt.-Gov. Judith Guichon today at Government House in Victoria. “Our province needs a…
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A bright new future?
Letter to the Editor During the BC Liberal’s Party convention in November of 2016, Christy Clark was clearly revving up party engines for the upcoming…
Koocanusa strategy to address recreation issues
A new strategy aims to tackle the long-standing impacts of tourism and recreation on Crown land in the Lake Koocanusa area. The actions outlined in…
Construction to begin on Baldy Ridge extension
The provincial government has given Teck Resources Ltd. the green light to begin work on its Baldy Ridge Extension project near Sparwood, ensuring jobs now…
Valley mines in on B.C. safety awards
The province is holding the 55th annual Mine Safety Awards to honour mining operations for their work to ensure mining remains one of British Columbia’s…
Cabinet ministers helping Shypitka open office
City of Cranbrook Councillor and local businessman Tom Shypitka (BC Liberal Party) is officially launching his campaign to be elected Member of the Legislative Assembly for…
3 facts you need to know
About Mining Day… By Bill Bennett Kootenay East MLA 1. February 28 was Mining Day at the Legislature. The mining industry was in Victoria to…
B.C.’s natural resources gift has year-round benefits
British Columbia’s mineral and coal production is a major pillar of the province’s economy and the raw materials mined right here in B.C. – like…
Major tourism funding announced for Fernie
As B.C. experiences some of its strongest tourism growth in years, with a record number of international visitors during the first half of the year,…
RDEK Board Highlights
Fairmont Creek Debris Flow Mitigation Engineering Contract awarded The Engineering Contract for Phases two and three of the Fairmont Creek Debris Flow Mitigation Project was…