Tag: Rob Botterell

Privacy watchdog investigating B.C.’s decision to remove public government directory

Provincial Emily Joveski -
British Columbia's privacy watchdog is investigating the province's removal of public access to its online government employee directory.

B.C. legislature affirms support for Human Rights Code amid fallout over repeal bill

Politics Emily Joveski -
MLAs overwhelmingly passed a motion Thursday affirming support for British Columbia’s Human Rights Code after Pride organizations raised concerns about a bill proposing its repeal.

Pride groups call for censure and resignation of MLA Tara Armstrong

Politics Emily Joveski -
Pride organizations across B.C. are calling for the legislature to censure Independent MLA Tara Armstrong and say she should resign.

Comox councillor enters B.C. Greens leadership race

Provincial Emily Joveski -
Comox town councillor and family doctor Jonathan Kerr is in the running to be the next leader of the B.C. Greens. 

B.C. passes infrastructure bills despite intense pushback

Provincial My Kootenay Now -
Two controversial bills on infrastructure and renewable energy are expected to receive royal assent today and become law. The...

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Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

Environment
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.

Castlegar hanging on to temporary sewer plant fix for now

City of Castlegar
The City of Castlegar is expected to keep using a rotary press at its south sewage treatment plant until it can come up with a long-term solution to problems at the facility.

B.C. loses more than 20,000 jobs in September as unemployment rate stays steady

Economy
British Columbia lost more than 20,000 jobs in September, sparking a political clash over the province’s economic direction.

Tires worth more than $10,000 stolen in Castlegar

Crime
RCMP say tires and rims was stolen from a business in the 1500-block of Columbia Avenue early Wednesday.

Trail launches interactive historical walking tours

Community
The Trail Museum and Archives and the City of Trail have partnered with On the Spot to launch a new series of interactive walking tours and gamified scavenger hunts.
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