Tag: Liberal party

Mark Carney sworn in as Canada’s new Prime Minister

Provincial My Kootenay Now Staff - March 14, 2025

The newly crowned Liberal leader Mark Carney was sworn in this morning, Friday, March 14, at Rideau Hall. On...

Carney makes the call tomorrow

Politics My Kootenay Now Staff - January 15, 2025

Mark Carney is expected to confirm tomorrow that he’s throwing his hat into the ring to lead the federal...

Trudeau will continue at the helm of liberal party as three-day retreat wraps up

Politics My Kootenay Now Staff - September 13, 2024

After three days of caucus meetings, the Liberal party says they’re more unified and ready to take on the...

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Gym at Castlegar rec complex to close for a month

Regional District of Central Kootenay RDCK August 8, 2025

Roofing work on the Castlegar and District Recreation Complex will mean the closure of the gym for a month as well as some possible smelliness beforehand.

B.C. Greens say primary care report ‘a step forward’ but note rural gaps

Provincial August 8, 2025

The B.C. Greens say a new government report on the state of the primary care system is “a step forward,” but it highlights some gaps.

Kootenay unemployment rate 5.9 per cent in July

Business August 8, 2025

Statistics Canada says the unemployment rate in the Kootenays last month was the same as the provincial rate and lower than the national rate.

Kalesnikoff recognized for role in federal housing strategy

Business August 7, 2025

Kalesnikoff Mass Timber has been recognized by the federal government for its role in advancing Canada’s housing goals.

B.C. reports smaller-than-expected deficit for 2024, while taxpayer-supported debt nears $100B

Provincial August 7, 2025

British Columbia reported a smaller deficit than expected for the 2024-25 year, at $7.3 billion.

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