Tag: Steve Morissette

NDP’s Steve Morissette comfortable with overlapping elections

2026 BC Election Greg Nesteroff -
Kootenay-Monashee New Democrat Steve Morissette says he's not worried that the forthcoming provincial election will interefere with local government elections, despite the campaign periods overlapping.

Tuition-free carpentry training coming to Kootenays

Labour My Kootenay Now -
Up to 16 people in the Kootenays will receive tuition-free carpentry training, industry certifications and paid work experience through a new provincial program.

B.C. small town theatres cheer motion calling for changes to alcohol rules

Business Emily Joveski -
Small independent movie theatres in British Columbia may soon be able to serve liquor during all-ages screenings after the legislature passed a motion calling for changes to provincial rules.

Construction begins on Castlegar housing project

Housing Greg Nesteroff -
Two and a half years after it was announced in a different form, construction is beginning on a 78-unit housing project on the former site of the Pioneer Arena in Castlegar.

Morissette pushes to allow alcohol at all-ages theatre shows

Politics Submitted Article -
Kootenay-Monashee MLA Steve Morissette has introduced a motion in the Legislative calling on the government to allow small independent movie theatres to serve alcohol to adults at mixed-aged showings.

Warfield gets provincial cash for flood planning

Village of Warfield My Kootenay Now -
According to a news release, the village plans to study the risk Trail Creek poses to infrastructure, assess bank erosion and geohazards, and figure out who is responsible for what.

Trail Skills Centre ‘trying to stay positive’ amid struggles

Labour Greg Nesteroff -
Trail's Skills Centre continues to look for money and ideas to preserve the organization and the employment programs it offers.

Kootenay fire departments receive nearly $500K in provincial funding

Fire My Kootenay Now -
Volunteer and composite fire departments in the region are receiving close to half a million dollars in provincial funding to support training and equipment upgrades.

MLA Steve Morissette asks for better behaviour in legislature

Politics My Kootenay Now -
The MLA for Kootenay-Monashee says he's embarrassed by behaviour displayed during question period and is calling on his colleagues to do better.

Year in Review: Kootenay-Monashee MLA Steve Morissette

Politics Greg Nesteroff -
As part of a look back at 2025 and look ahead to 2026, we’re talking with some key West Kootenay newsmakers, including Kootenay-Monashee MLA Steve Morissette.

Ribbon cut on Fruitvale’s Blizzard Mountain Place

Community Greg Nesteroff -
Who was more excited at the ribbon cutting Friday for a new rental housing complex in Fruitvale: Kootenay Monashee MLA Steve Morissette or Lower Columbia Affordable Housing Society president Jan Morton?

Lt. Robert Hampton Gray remembered in Trail

City of Trail Greg Nesteroff -
The last Canadian recipient of the Victoria Cross was honored in the city of his birth Friday, a day before the 80th anniversary of his death during the Second World War.

REN Energy commits to Fruitvale

Energy & Utilities Kate Brown -
REN Energy boss clears the air with Fruitvale's Renewable Natural Gas facility project concerns.

MLA weighs in on Trail Lab closure

Health Kate Brown -
Kootenay-Monashee MLA has acknowledged the concerns of resident over the closure of Trail’s medical lab but backs the decision for stronger services for the region.

Community reacts to Trail’s Lab closure

Health Drew Wilson -
A Trail City Councillor is speaking out against the planned closure of the 3rd floor lab at the downtown medical building.

MLA shed lights on homeless situation

Housing Drew Wilson -
The M-L-A for Kootenay-Monashee says a chance encounter has shed some light on the province's homeless situation.
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B.C. NDP pledges millions for clean energy and climate programs

2026 BC Election
The B.C. NDP is promising millions of dollars in new investments in clean energy and climate programs if re-elected, while warning a Conservative government would roll back environmental protections. 

First Nations leaders call on B.C. Conservatives to drop candidate over alleged residential school denialism

2026 BC Election
First Nations leaders are calling on the B.C. Conservatives to remove a candidate over allegations of residential school denialism.

Eby defends family’s use of $10-a-day childcare program

2026 BC Election
B.C. NDP Leader David Eby is facing criticism after confirming his family benefited from a $10-a-day child care program his government froze to new providers.

Trail Smoke Eaters split Thanksgiving weekend games at BCHL Showcase

Trail Smoke Eaters
The Trail Smoke Eaters wrapped up the Thanksgiving long weekend with two wins and a loss, including a split at the BCHL Showcase in Nisku, Alta.

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.
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