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

Provincial Emily Joveski -
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.

Report on B.C. event safety submitted to B.C. government

Provincial My Kootenay Now Staff -
A public inquiry about community event safety has been submitted to the B.C. Government.

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

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

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.

Eby departs for Asia trade mission amid First Nations tensions

Provincial Emily Joveski -
Premier David Eby is on his way to Asia for a 10-day trade mission that will take him to Japan, Malaysia and South Korea, with a focus on industries ranging from aerospace and clean energy to entertainment.

BC’s racism hotline has received 600 calls since being launched last year

Provincial My Kootenay Now Staff -
Attorney-General Niki Sharma says she is “comforted” by knowing that British Columbians subjected to racism are getting support. Sharma said...

New committee to tackle systemic racism in BC is formed

Provincial My Kootenay Now Staff -
The BC Government has formed a new committee to tackle systemic racism. Called the Provincial Committee on Anti-Racism, it aims...

BC moves to ban protests, disruptions in the vicinity of schools

News Kate Brown -
The provincial government has introduced legislation to protect schools from disruptive or violent protests. The bill would create a 20-metre...

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Arrest made in Crescent Valley break-in

Crime
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
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
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
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. 

The most Purrfect kitty looks for forever home

Community
You guessed it! This weeks Pet of the week is Purrfect, from the BCSPCA in Castlegar!
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