Tag: Jagmeet Singh

BC and Ottawa sign agreement on pharmacare coverage

Provincial My Kootenay Now Staff - March 7, 2025

BC and Ottawa have inked a deal to provide a range of contraceptives and diabetes medications to BC residents...

NDP Leader Ends Agreement with the Trudeau Government

Politics My Kootenay Now Staff - September 4, 2024

Federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh has ended the Supply and Confidence Agreement signed with the Liberal government in 2022. The...

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B.C. to appeal court decision on Quw’utsun Nation land claim in Richmond

Provincial August 11, 2025

British Columbia intends to appeal a decision by the province’s top court in favour of the Quw’utsun First Nations in their land and fishery claim in Richmond.

Heat warnings issued through Tuesday for B.C. south coast, parts of Interior

Provincial August 11, 2025

Scorching temperatures are expected through Tuesday in southwestern British Columbia, climbing as high as 35 degrees in some areas.

Wildfire west of Castlegar now being held

Wildfires August 11, 2025

The fire on the north side of Mount Mackie is listed at 182.5 hectares. It's the largest wildfire burning in the West Kootenay, but it poses no threat to homes or to Highway 3.

Good berry year equals good bear year in Castlegar

Fish & Wildlife August 8, 2025

WildSafeBC says to its knowledge, no bears have been destroyed in and around the community.

Upgrades underway on Rossland skatepark

City of Rossland August 8, 2025

Rossland's skatepark should reopen next week, boasting some new features.

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