4+ day, 13+ hour ago   (611+ words) Forest industry groups in British Columbia say the forest sector is at a “breaking point,” and are calling on the B.C. government to strike a new provincial crisis action group. “Its mandate should be clear: get economically viable wood…...

4+ day, 17+ hour ago   (211+ words) B.C Conservative leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay has unveiled her updated shadow cabinet after nine MLAs fled the party in recent weeks. On Aug. 14, Peter Milobar was the first to announce he was leaving the caucus over frustrations with Findlay’s leadership and…...

5+ day, 17+ hour ago   (137+ words) The reopening of the Kimberley Civic Centre has been pushed back eight days as work continues on a new shared ice plant. The City of Kimberley said the facility, originally scheduled to reopen Sept. 18, is now expected to reopen Sept....

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (372+ words) With traffic expected to pick up over the final long weekend of summer, drivers across the Kootenays are being reminded that flashing amber lights at the roadside carry the same Slow Down, Move Over requirements as flashing emergency lights. A…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (686+ words) British Columbia officials say an incorrect exchange rate and a series of other human errors in the 2026 budget led it to overestimate projected revenues from natural gas royalties by nearly $1.5 billion over five years. Fossil fuel companies are required to…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (325+ words) The City of Fernie is asking for public feedback on three possible design concepts to improve Station Square. Station Square, located in downtown Fernie, is an important gathering space for the community. Throughout the year, Station Square serves as a…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (310+ words) The Kootenay Savings Community Foundation is marking its 30th anniversary with $100,000 in grants for community projects across the Kootenays. The foundation will award 10 Community Impact Grants worth $10,000 each, with funding focused on economic development, health, housing and youth employment and retention....

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (304+ words) The B.C. government is providing $2.7 million to help northern businesses and First Nations adapt to changing markets, diversify their economies and protect or create jobs amid uncertainty over U.S. tariffs. Social Development and Poverty Reduction Minister Sheila Malcolmson announced the funding Friday…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (314+ words) B.C. Premier David Eby said Canada’s latest counter-tariffs on U.S. goods are “a good start,” but he said more non-tariff measures should be considered in response to the escalating trade war. Federal ministers said Tuesday that, starting Sept. 8, Canada will impose…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (971+ words) U.S. President Donald Trump threatened Monday to impose 50-per-cent tariffs on Canadian vehicles and auto parts, then attacked Prime Minister Mark Carney and Ontario Premier Doug Ford as the Conservative opposition demanded details of failed trade negotiations. Trump announced the proposed…...