Tomorrow at 8 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 19 a vote will be held at the Union of BC Municipalities Convention 2024 to support the expansion of free transit up to age 18 for all youth in BC. The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure’s Get on Board program currently provides free transit in all transit systems for youth up […]

BC NDP MLAs Brittny Anderson and Katrine Conroy say people in the Kootenays will be safer during emergencies, with provincial funding that will better equip local governments to reduce the risk of disasters. “People in the Kootenays know that climate change is not a theory – it’s real, and it’s impacting our homes and communities […]

New Ministry of Wildlife, Land and Resource Management is cannibalizing fish, wildlife and habitat funds, regional operations are in crisis Government cuts travel funding for fish and wildlife staff Field staff asked to turn in their government cell phones to cut costs Regional office decimated by frustrated staff quitting or on leave Provincial government fish and wildlife programs are in […]

Last week I had the honour to cut the ribbon at the opening of The Confluence Castlegar. It is so exciting that this Passive House certified, Mass Timber building, which will operate with 85% reduced emissions is now open for events, office space, and welcoming visitors from around the world!! Thank you to Tammy Verigin-Burk who made […]

BC United Leader Kevin Falcon dropped a bombshell Wednesday, moving to suspend his party’s campaign in the upcoming fall election. The deal will see United Leader Falcon suspend his campaign with rumours that MLAs Ian Paton, Peter Milobar and Tom Shypitka, of Cranbrook, will run for the Conservatives, as well as Vancouver-Langara candidate Jaime Stein. […]

The provincial government’s Columbia River Treaty team will host a public virtual information session about the recent agreement-in-principle (AIP) reached between Canada and the United States to modernize the Columbia River Treaty. The virtual information session will be held on Sept. 17, 2024, from 6-7:30 p.m. (Pacific time) and 7-8:30 p.m. (Mountain time). Members of […]

As British Columbia prepares for its provincial election this October, the BC Chamber of Commerce is shedding light on the economic and policy concerns that matter most to voters. A recent poll provides a comprehensive look into the electorate’s sentiments on various issues, including business climate, natural resource management, public services and voting intentions – […]

The tree fruit industry is an iconic part of the economy in the southern Interior of BC, particularly in the Okanagan Valley.  Bowls of sweet black cherries, juicy fresh peaches and bright red apples have always brought visitors and a good way of life to the region.  But it has never been easy for the […]

By Jesse Zeman  How many more Jaspers, how many more Lyttons, before we wake up? I am living with my family in a rental home provided by my insurance company after a fire swept through West Kelowna, destroying my home and property. It will take years to recover, and the damage may never be completely […]

By Katrine Conroy Minister responsible for the Columbia River Treaty On July 11, 2024, Canada and the U.S. reached a milestone in the process of modernizing the Columbia River Treaty – an agreement-in-principle (AIP) that sets the stage for an improved treaty that supports people and ecosystems on both sides of the border. Over the past […]