Funding announced for a multi-year project to improve connectivity for 5,429 rural households Funding has been announced for rural communities and areas in the Columbia…
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Liberals support decriminalization despite MLA’s comments
Letter to the Editor Toxic drugs have taken far too many lives in our province. Each of these people leave behind family, friends, and loved…
BC DAS expanding to Kootenays
More tree-fruit growers and their orchards will benefit from time-sensitive advice about pest management as B.C.-adapted software becomes available in the Kootenays, which will help…
Political party funding recommendations made
The Special Committee to Review Provisions of the Election Act has released its report on the annual allowance paid to political parties. The annual allowance…
Almost $2.5 million in tourism investments coming to region
Four East Kootenay municipalities are receiving $2,486,885 in provincial funding to support tourism infrastructure development, part of a $5 million provincial StrongerBC program. “This direct…
New food hub to strengthen food security in Creston
Food and beverage producers will soon have more opportunities to grow their businesses while increasing food security with the development of a new food hub…
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…
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…