The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary board is puzzled by the response from the provincial government to concerns over an encampment in the Pend d'Oreille where three people have died in fires this year.
Millions of Canadians could receive another one-time grocery benefit payment early next year under a federal budget that projects a $62.3-billion deficit in 2026-27.
Northern Health has confirmed the Code Orange at the Mackenzie and District Hospital has ended, and emergency department services have returned to normal as of 3:30 this afternoon (Wednesday).