Tag: Seniors Advocate

Seniors Advocate warns B.C. faces critical shortage in long-term care beds

Provincial Emily Joveski -
British Columbia’s Seniors Advocate says the province would need to spend more than $16 billion on new long-term care beds over the next 10 years to meet growing demand.

Senior’s Advocate reports elderly British Columbians face longer waits for services

Provincial My Kootenay Now -
Seniors live longer and healthier lives in British Columbia, but waitlists for the vital services necessary to support healthy...

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Nakusp forestry contractor fined after worker seriously injured in flash fire

Construction
A Nakusp forestry contractor has been fined more than $45,000 after a worker was seriously injured in a flash fire at a cutblock near Passmore. 

Halloween Kittens at the West Kootenay BC SPCA

Community
Kittens have arrived and are up for adoption with the Castlegar BC SPCA, and are our Summit Radio Pets of the Week!

B.C. Conservatives drop candidate over alleged online comments about Hitler

2026 BC Election
The B.C. Conservatives have dropped a second election candidate following allegations of antisemitic and racist social media posts.

Kimesha Clarke found dead, Castlegar RCMP say

Missing Person
Police said today that her death is considered "non-criminal" and the investigation has been turned over to the BC Coroners Service.

Fruitvale to vote for mayor only

Village of Fruitvale
Tamara Pearson has withdrawn from the race for council, leaving just four other candidates, who have been acclaimed.
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