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Kalesnikoff recognized for role in federal housing strategy

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

Eby urges fair support for B.C. after Carney meets with premiers on U.S. tariffs

Provincial Emily Joveski -
Premier David Eby said a meeting Wednesday between the premiers and Prime Minister Mark Carney on the status of U.S. trade negotiations was “informative.”

U.S. tariffs add pressure on B.C. manufacturers, despite CUSMA exemptions

Provincial Emily Joveski -
One industry leader said British Columbia manufacturers are “very concerned” about the effect of U.S. tariffs and are scrambling to ensure their products are compliant with the Canada-U.S.-Mexico free trade agreement. 

Eby, Washington state officials decry Trump’s tariffs ahead of looming deadline

Provincial Emily Joveski -
Premier David Eby is inviting Americans to side with Canada in the fight against former U.S. president Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs, saying, “This is not what anybody wants.”

B.C. bearing brunt of tariff war, says Eby ahead of First Ministers’ meeting

Provincial Emily Joveski -
Premier David Eby said British Columbia is shouldering a disproportionate economic burden from Canada’s trade war with the U.S., and he’ll be calling for “basic fairness” at next week’s First Minister’s meeting.

First Nations leaders setbacks in reconciliation should spur reflection this Canada Day

Provincial Emily Joveski -
Canada Day this year comes amid a surge in national pride among Canadians, however, First Nations leaders across the province say Canada Day should also be an opportunity to reflect on the country’s colonial history.

B.C. receives improved rating on interprovincial trade: CFIB

Provincial Emily Joveski -
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business has praised British Columbia on making strides toward removing interprovincial trade barriers over the last year, but claims there’s still more work to be done. 

Majority of British Columbians optimistic about Canada’s future: poll

Provincial Emily Joveski -
A new poll finds Canadian pride is surging as the country prepares to mark its 158th birthday on Tuesday.

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

Provincial Emily Joveski -
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.

Pipeline tensions linger despite positive first ministers’ summit

Provincial Emily Joveski -
Alberta’s push for a pipeline through northern B.C. is threatening to cause friction, even as leaders presented a united front after the First Ministers’ meeting.

Federal consumer carbon tax ends today; lower gas prices predicted to follow

Provincial My Kootenay Now Staff -
Gas prices may have been rising over the past week or two, but we should see a big drop...

Mark Carney sworn in as Canada’s new Prime Minister

Provincial My Kootenay Now Staff -
The newly crowned Liberal leader Mark Carney was sworn in this morning, Friday, March 14, at Rideau Hall.   On...

Carney gets Liberal nod, set to become next PM

Provincial My Kootenay Now Staff -
Formal central banker Mark Carney is set to become the next Prime Minister of Canada after the Liberal Party selected him to be their next leader.

Carney makes the call tomorrow

Politics My Kootenay Now Staff -
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 -
After three days of caucus meetings, the Liberal party says they’re more unified and ready to take on the...

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

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

Upgrades underway on Rossland skatepark

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