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B.C. tables Kitselas treaty bill as neighbouring First Nations call for pause

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The British Columbia government has tabled a bill to implement a treaty with the Kitselas First Nation in west-central B.C. It comes amid pushback from neighbouring First Nations, who say the treaty would infringe on their territorial rights.

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Kootenay unemployment rate hit 18-month low in October

Labour
Statistics Canada says the rate stood at 4.1 per cent in October, down from 4.9 per cent the previous month, and down from 6.3 cent in October 2025.

Castlegar mayor relieved Mercer Celgar to keep operating

Business
Castlegar's mayor says he's relieved the local pulp mill will continue to operate as normal, despite the company that owns the business filing for US bankruptcy protection.

Federal budget proposes grocery benefit top-up, projects $62.3-billion deficit

National
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.

Fruitvale pharmacy warns of phone scam

Crime
Fruitvale Pharmacy IDA says it has had several reports of man named Barry calling from IDA and claiming to have medications ready for delivery.

Mayor Brian Bogle, new Castlegar council sworn in

City of Castlegar
Bogle pledged to work "collaboratively with council, city staff, local businesses, community organizations, and residents."
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