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Commercial logging isn’t happening in BC parks; says B.C. Minister

Provincial My East Kootenay Now Staff - June 30, 2025

When it comes to commercial logging, BC parks are off-limits.

New measles cases in the Interior

Health Care My East Kootenay Now Staff - June 27, 2025

Interior Health has confirmed additional measles cases in the Interior, including locations in the Nelson area.

Most drivers tailgate but get frustrated when being tailgated, ICBC says

Transit My East Kootenay Now Staff - June 26, 2025

Many B.C. drivers admit to tailgating, but when it comes to being tailgated themselves, they feel frustrated.

Free transit for Spirit of the Rockies

Transit My East Kootenay Now Staff - June 20, 2025

Good news for festival goers, BC Transit and the City of Cranbrook have announced that there will be a free shuttle servicing the Spirit of the Rockies Festival this Saturday.

National housing group says more construction needed to restore housing affordability to 2019 level

Housing My East Kootenay Now Staff - June 19, 2025

A new report said governments need to double the current pace of home construction across the country if they want to get to 2019 housing affordability levels.

Air restriction violation by private, civilian aircraft above G7 Summit

Crime My East Kootenay Now Staff - June 17, 2025

A private, fixed-wing, civilian aircraft violated the air restrictions centered above the G7 Summit in Kananaskis air space on Sunday just after 11am.

BC SPCA’s pet food banks seeing increased demand but fewer donations

Uncategorized My East Kootenay Now Staff - June 16, 2025

The BC SPCA says ongoing economic uncertainty and the rising cost of living appears to be contributing to a decline in donations of pet food and supplies to their animal centres across the province.

BC Highway Patrol tackles Impaired Driving this summer

Provincial My East Kootenay Now Staff - June 13, 2025

This summer, BC Highway Patrol looks to lower impaired driving through a new campaign.

Hydro launches new initiatives to support clean energy

Provincial My East Kootenay Now Staff - June 5, 2025

BC Hydro wants to increase BC’s clean energy supply by launching two new initiatives. Hydro announced this morning they have...

Ottawa says arbitration best path forward to end Canada Post labour stalemate

Provincial My East Kootenay Now Staff - June 4, 2025

The Federal Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu is urging Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers to kickstart...

“Different mood this year” as Edmonton Oilers make another Stanley Cup Final appearance

Provincial My East Kootenay Now Staff - June 4, 2025

For the second consecutive season the Edmonton Oilers are in the Stanley Cup Final. The Oilers quest to win their...

Interior Realtors call for more relaxed short-term housing rules

Uncategorized My East Kootenay Now Staff - June 3, 2025

BC interior relators are calling to loosen restrictions on short-term vacation rentals, following a report released this week, arguing...

Is heading south the answer to saving hundreds of ostriches?

Uncategorized My East Kootenay Now Staff - June 2, 2025

The owners of the Universal Ostrich Farm in Edgewood are considering moving their 400 birds to the U-S. But their...

Postal Workers Union stages rallies amid contract stalemate with Canada Post

Provincial My East Kootenay Now Staff - June 2, 2025

Canada Post has rejected the Canadian Union of Postal Workers’ request to send their contract dispute to binding arbitration. The...

Not many workers are aware of electrical safety rules; new survey shows

Provincial My East Kootenay Now Staff - June 2, 2025

When it comes to electrical safety for workers, there is a concerning lack of awareness. This comes from BC Hydro’s...

Nearly 7,000 young workers sustain on-the-job injuries: WorkSafeBC

Provincial My East Kootenay Now Staff - May 30, 2025

As summer approaches, many students are preparing to enter the workforce for the first time. WorkSafeBC reminds employers to provide...

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