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B.C. boosts funding to expand RCMP hate crime unit

Provincial Emily Joveski - July 4, 2025

British Columbia is significantly expanding the RCMP’s provincial hate crimes unit.

B.C. Crime Stoppers campaign urges South Asian victim of extortion to come forward

Provincial Emily Joveski - June 26, 2025

The B.C. government is partnering with Crime Stoppers on an awareness campaign to encourage members of the South Asian community who have been targeted by extortion to come forward.

B.C. announces additional $6M for police to target repeat offenders

Provincial Emily Joveski - June 20, 2025

British Columbia’s public safety minister said the province is investing an additional $6 million dollars for police departments to target repeat violent offenders.

B.C. Premier David Eby says India-based gang should be listed as terrorist group

Provincial Emily Joveski - June 17, 2025

B.C. Premier David Eby is calling on the federal government to designate an India-based gang allegedly involved in extorting South Asian businesses in Canada as a terrorist organization.

Province repeals redundant drug prevention law

Provincial My Kootenay Now Staff - December 23, 2024

BC has again changed provincial laws about illegal drug consumption in public. This week, the province repealed an act passed...

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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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