UPDATED: RDCK chair, vice-chair re-elected

The Regional District of Central Kootenay board will stick with the same chair and vice-chair for another year.

Nakusp mayor Karen Hamling was re-elected as chair over East Shore director Gary Jackman. It will be her fourth straight year.

Hamling says she welcomed the election.

There was a three-way race for vice chair which Castlegar mayor Lawrence Chernoff won.

He was chosen over rural Creston director Tanya Wall and Slocan Valley director Walter Popoff.

Popoff and Wall actually tied on the first ballot. Wall’s name was then picked out of a hat for the run-off vote.

But Hamling says some directors didn’t like that the outcome partly hinged on the luck of the draw.

Continue Reading

cjat Now playing play

ckqr Now playing play

- Advertisement -

Related Articles

- Advertisement -

Latest News

B.C. to let developers defer most fees until occupancy starting in 2026

Home builders in B.C. will be able to delay paying the majority of development cost charges until a building is occupied, starting next year.

First Nations leaders setbacks in reconciliation should spur reflection this Canada Day

Canada Day this year comes amid a surge in national pride among Canadians, however, First Nations leaders across the province say Canada Day should also be an opportunity to reflect on the country’s colonial history.

B.C. weighs stripping tenant protections from supportive housing residents

A new working group is exploring the possibility of removing supportive housing from British Columbia’s Residential Tenancy Act in an effort to address safety concerns at the facilities.

Commercial logging isn’t happening in BC parks; says B.C. Minister

When it comes to commercial logging, BC parks are off-limits.

B.C. receives improved rating on interprovincial trade: CFIB

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business has praised British Columbia on making strides toward removing interprovincial trade barriers over the last year, but claims there’s still more work to be done. 
- Advertisement -