Morissette took about 48 per cent of the vote in defeating Warren Mirko of the Conservatives, who had 37 per cent. Connie Larochelle of the Green Party was third and Stephen Hill of OneBC was fourth.
A local company, Simm Excavating, has been awarded the contract and is planning to mobilize between Sept. 14 and 21, depending on co-ordination with BC Transit operations.
This week's Summit Radio Pet of the Week is Dash! He's currently at the BC SPCA West Kootenay Branch in Castlegar, and is more than ready for his forever home.Â
Grace McGregor is retiring after nearly 21 consecutive years as regional director for Christina Lake. We spoke to her a day after she chaired her final Regional District of Kootenay Boundary meeting.
De Havilland Canada has reached an agreement with the federal government and Export Development Canada (EDC) for up to $2.5 billion in financing to double production capacity for its Canadair 515 waterbombers.
Harm-reduction advocates say they are bracing for a possible increase in overdose deaths and more stress on the health-care system if the incoming B.C. Conservative government follows through on its pledge to end safer supply in the province.