The Regional District of Central Kootenay board has approved a $2.5 million increase in the overall budget of the proposed Castlegar arena expansion, to be paid for through taxes.
The Regional District of Central Kootenay has launched the first stage of procurement for a proposed new arena and walking track at the Castlegar & District Community Complex.
The Regional District of Central Kootenay board has agreed to a proposal that will see the rights to name the new arena go to the winning bidder of a request for design-build proposals.
The B.C. NDP is promising millions of dollars in new investments in clean energy and climate programs if re-elected, while warning a Conservative government would roll back environmental protections.Â
B.C. NDP Leader David Eby is facing criticism after confirming his family benefited from a $10-a-day child care program his government froze to new providers.
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.