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Most drivers tailgate but get frustrated when being tailgated, ICBC says

Provincial My Kootenay Now Staff -
Many B.C. drivers admit to tailgating, but when it comes to being tailgated themselves, they feel frustrated.

Province doubles municipal borrowing limits to speed up infrastructure projects

Provincial Emily Joveski -
The Union of B.C. Municipalities is welcoming changes to provincial borrowing rules that regulate how much money municipalities can borrow without holding a public vote.

Province working to have rapid responses towards US tariffs

Provincial My Kootenay Now Staff -
The province has put forward legislation to respond to further tariff threats and implementations in a timely manner. This comes...

Nearly $37 million to help gender-based violence survivors

Provincial My Kootenay Now Staff -
Survivors of gender-based violence will be getting rent support from the BC and federal governments. The BC Government announced that...

BC NDP and BC Greens agreement finalized

Provincial My Kootenay Now Staff -
The BC NDP and BC Greens have finalized an agreement to work together in the legislature. The caucus chairs for...

BC Government fast-tracking credential approval for American-trained health professionals

Provincial My Kootenay Now Staff -
The BC Government will be fast-tracking the approval of credentials from American health care professionals. Health Minister Josie Osborne says...

United States pauses Columbia River Treaty negotiations

Provincial My Kootenay Now Staff -
The U.S. government has paused the process of negotiating an updated Columbia River Treaty (CRT) with Canada. An announcement made...

US alcohol to be removed from BC Liquor stores

Provincial My Kootenay Now Staff -
All US alcohol will be removed from BC Liquor stores starting this week. That comes from Premier David Eby in...

Former BC Conservative MLA’s to sit as independents in the legislature

Provincial My Kootenay Now Staff -
Three ex MLAs with the Conservative Party of BC told reporters today (Monday) that they have made a decision...

BC Hydro customers to get affordable connection costs starting this summer

Provincial My Kootenay Now Staff -
Updates to a BC Hydro policy looks to make the cost of connections more affordable for customers. The BC Utilities...

Commercial trucks travelling through BC to Alaska will pay up

Provincial My Kootenay Now Staff -
Premier David Eby says the uncertainty around US Tariffs needs to stop. Eby says his government plans to introduce tariff-response...

BC and Ottawa sign agreement on pharmacare coverage

Provincial My Kootenay Now Staff -
BC and Ottawa have inked a deal to provide a range of contraceptives and diabetes medications to BC residents...

Finance Minister reacts to budget deficit criticism 

Provincial Storrm Lennie -
The B.C. government’s 2025 budget has received criticism from a variety of community and industry leaders, but Finance Minister...

COFI “disappointed” by absence of support for Forestry Sector in BC Budget 2025

Provincial My Kootenay Now Staff -
BC Council of Forest Industries (COFI)’s president, Kim Haakstad, is feeling “disappointed by the absence” of support for the...

Eby predicting more tariff exemptions, but continues call for all tariffs to be dropped

Provincial My Kootenay Now Staff -
BC Premier David Eby is predicting more exemptions from American tariffs, as President Trump realizes the damage he’s causing...

Drivers encouraged to sleep more ahead of Daylight Saving

Provincial My Kootenay Now Staff -
With Daylight Saving Time coming this weekend, drivers should get more rest before hitting the road. On Sunday morning, the...
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Kootenay unemployment rate 5.9 per cent in July

Business
Statistics Canada says the unemployment rate in the Kootenays last month was lower than both the national and provincial rates, and lower than the same time last year.

Kalesnikoff recognized for role in federal housing strategy

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

Boil notice to be issued for West Robson water system

Regional District of Central Kootenay RDCK
A Boil Water Notice has been issued for the West Robson Water System, effective Friday, Aug. 8. 

Interior Health still considering Trail lab options

Health Care
Health authority managers are in Trail this week, meeting with local leaders, medical staff, and patients to discuss the future of laboratory services.
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