Tag: Jason Morris

“Odd duck election” sees Conservatives, Liberals achieve certain goals in 2025: Morris

Provincial My Kootenay Now Staff - May 1, 2025

UNBC Senior Political Science Instructor Jason Morris says the 2025 Federal Election brought upon some new issues the national...

Morris says Trump’s protectionist ways could spell bad news for BC’s forestry sector

Politics Brendan Pawliw - November 7, 2024

UNBC Senior Political Science Instructor Jason Morris says the return of Donald Trump as American President will likely mean...

UNBC Political Science Instructor says strong advance voting numbers a double-edged sword

Politics My Kootenay Now Staff - October 16, 2024

Over 28 per cent of the 138-thousand eligible voters in the five Kootenay area riding’s have cast an early...

UNBC Political Science Lecturer says advance voting numbers to gauge level of election apathy in BC

Politics My Kootenay Now Staff - October 9, 2024

“If people are sitting on the fence, then that can say a lot about what they think of our...

Rustad to be under much bigger spotlight after merger: Morris

Politics My Kootenay Now Staff - August 29, 2024

UNBC political science lecturer Jason Morris says the Conservative Party of BC is still not a lock to win...

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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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