Tag: Columbia and Western Rail Trail

Area politician optimistic after minister tours Columbia and Western

Recreation Greg Nesteroff -
A local politician who is hoping the provincial government will reverse course on abandoning a popular local cycling trail is encouraged after a cabinet minister got a first-hand look at the route.

RDKB still fighting for Columbia & Western rail trail

Regional District of Kootenay Boundary RDKB Greg Nesteroff -
The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary isn't impressed with a letter it received from the provincial government on the future of the Columbia & Western rail trail.

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Business
Interfor says that is compared to net earnings of $1 million in the second quarter of this year and a net loss of nearly $216 million in the third quarter of last year.

CAF provides update on recovery of injured Wainwright personnel

National
Fourteen Canadian Armed Forces members injured in the Oct. 17 fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright have been released from hospital, while 25 remain hospitalized.

Kootenay unemployment rate hit 18-month low in October

Labour
Statistics Canada says the rate stood at 4.1 per cent in October, down from 4.9 per cent the previous month, and down from 6.3 cent in October 2025.

Mercer International records $2.9 million third-quarter loss

Business
The company that owns the pulp mill in Castlegar managed to limit its losses in the third quarter.

Federal budget proposes grocery benefit top-up, projects $62.3-billion deficit

National
Millions of Canadians could receive another one-time grocery benefit payment early next year under a federal budget that projects a $62.3-billion deficit in 2026-27.
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