Tag: Transportation

B.C. unions renew call to bring ferry construction home amid Canada-U.S. trade war

A coalition of marine industry unions is calling on B.C. Ferries to ensure future ferries are built in the province following the recent breakdown in trade negotiations between Canada and the U.S.

Castlegar to look at joining e-scooter pilot program  

The move comes following a presentation last week to council by longtime resident and regular cyclist Marilyn Johnstone, who called for safety improvements to Columbia Avenue.

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How can the B.C. NDP win back voters after their election setback?

The B.C. NDP is promising a hard look at what went wrong after its crushing Oct. 24 election loss.

B.C.’s new time zone could cause confusion for businesses, travellers, say experts

Most of British Columbia stayed on daylight saving time Sunday, completing its move to permanent daylight time, but experts warn the change may create some confusion for businesses and travellers.

Louie Corrado, the oldest Trail Smoke Eater, dies at 100

Corrado, a defenseman, joined the senior Smoke Eaters in 1948 after brief stints with the Spokane Spartans and Kimberley Dynamiters. He played for the Smoke Eaters through 1956.

Q&A with outgoing RDKB chair Grace McGregor

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.

FortisBC urges preparation for power outages

The company that provides electricity to much of the West Kootenay had 479 outages in 2025.
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