Tag: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation

National housing group says more construction needed to restore housing affordability to 2019 level

Housing My Kootenay Now Staff - June 19, 2025

A new report said governments need to double the current pace of home construction across the country if they want to get to 2019 housing affordability levels.

Average rent in Trail went up by $167 in 2024

Housing Storrm Lennie - January 6, 2025

In Trail, the average rent went up to $893, an increase of $167 from the year prior. While average...

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Arrest made in Crescent Valley break-in

Crime August 15, 2025

A woman suspected in a break and enter was arrested in Nakusp after images circulated on social media.

School officials say B.C.’s new safety policies should come with provincial funding

Provincial August 15, 2025

B.C. school officials say the province’s move to require AEDs and naloxone kits in all public schools is a positive step, but some are concerned about a lack of provincial funding to support the requirements.

Architect hired to design 2nd Castlegar ice sheet

Regional District of Central Kootenay RDCK August 15, 2025

The same architectural firm that worked on the failed 2018 referendum to add a new ice sheet in Castlegar has been retained for the latest version of the project.

Kaslo Turns 132

Community August 15, 2025

To celebrate Kaslo's 132nd birthday, Summit Radio's Afternoons with Andrea featured local historian Greg Nesteroff to share some interesting facts about Kaslo! View the full interview here.

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