Tag: East Kootenay

Homeless deaths in B.C.s Interior reaches 86 in 2023

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At least 458 people experiencing homelessness died in British Columbia in 2023, according to data from the B.C. Coroners...

Life Saving Society of BC offers safe boating tips

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As we enter the peak of summer, Amanda Beavers, Program Coordinator with the Lifesaving Society BC, offers some boating...

Life Saving Society of BC urges water safety for National Drowning Prevention Week

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It’s National Drowning Prevention Week, and the Lifesaving Society of BC is urging everyone to practise safe habits around...

B.C. government switching vaccine campaign methods

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The province will be gradually shifting from mass clinics to targeted programs as more people get vaccinated. B.C. government officials...

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Castlegar mayor relieved Mercer Celgar to keep operating

Business
Castlegar's mayor says he's relieved the local pulp mill will continue to operate as normal, despite the company that owns the business filing for US bankruptcy protection.

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.

Fruitvale pharmacy warns of phone scam

Crime
Fruitvale Pharmacy IDA says it has had several reports of man named Barry calling from IDA and claiming to have medications ready for delivery.

Mayor Brian Bogle, new Castlegar council sworn in

City of Castlegar
Bogle pledged to work "collaboratively with council, city staff, local businesses, community organizations, and residents."

B.C. rents down 10 per cent in three years, steepest drop of any province: report

Economy
Apartment and condo rents in B.C. have fallen more than 10 per cent over three years, the largest decline of any province, according to a new report.
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