Tag: Seniors

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.

B.C. ministry plans to ensure assistance cheques not delayed by potential Canada Post strike

Provincial Emily Joveski -
The B.C. Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction says it is taking steps to ensure provincial disability and income assistance cheques are not delayed if Canada Post workers strike later this week.

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Tamara Pearson has withdrawn from the race for council, leaving just four other candidates, who have been acclaimed.

Castlegar Rebels won’t get extended lease for now

Castlegar Rebels
Team representatives were told last week during the final meeting of the current recreation commission that it's too late to make changes to the agreement, which is for one year with the option of two one-year renewals.

Free transit offered across West Kootenay on municipal election day

Transit
West Kootenay residents will be able to ride BC Transit for free on Saturday, Oct. 17, as voters head to the polls for the 2026 municipal elections.

B.C. leaders spar in fiery debate ahead of Oct. 24 election

2026 BC Election
B.C.’s three main party leaders clashed over affordability, health care and Indigenous rights in a heated televised election debate Wednesday evening.
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