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B.C. NDP pledges millions for clean energy and climate programs

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

Tie vote denies third reading for Sparwood DCC bylaw

M.D. of Sparwood Josiah Spyker -
Sparwood council was split on implementing amendments to the community's development cost charge bylaw. 

Food security charter public hearing moved to after municipal election

City of Cranbrook Josiah Spyker -
A public hearing for a Cranbrook OCP update regarding the creation of a Community food charter has been rescheduled to Nov. 23. 

Second early voting opportunities underway across East Kootenay

2026 Municipal Election Josiah Spyker -
East Kootenay residents have one more chance to cast their ballots early ahead of this weekend's municipal election.

Closure coming to Frances Bridge near Radium Hot Springs

Cancellations & Closures Josiah Spyker -
Mainroad East Kootenay is advising residents that major repairs to Frances Bridge are getting underway. 

Cranbrook Bucks split BCHL Showcase games after overtime loss to Trail

Cranbrook Bucks My East Kootenay Now Staff -
The Cranbrook Bucks returned from the BCHL Showcase in Nisku, Alta., with a win and a loss after dropping an overtime decision to their Kootenay rivals ahead of the tournament.

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

2026 BC Election Emily Joveski -
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.

City of Cranbrook applying for CBT grant to improve Pop Price Park

City of Cranbrook Layne Gallant -
Cranbrook city council approved city staff to apply for a grant to improve Pop Price Park in Slaterville.

Intersection in front of Cranbrook Public Library to be repaved

City of Cranbrook Layne Gallant -
The city of Cranbrook will be repaving the intersection of Kootenay Street and 2nd Street North this Wednesday.

Firefighters contain basement fire near Windermere

Fire Kate Brown -
Firefighters from Windermere and Invermere have contained a residential fire in the North Subdivision area, north of the Crossroads.

Canal Flats mayoral candidate Mark Doherty prioritizes infrastructure and economic growth

2026 Municipal Election Kate Brown -
Canal Flats mayoral candidate Mark Doherty is seeking another four years in office, promising to focus on aging infrastructure, economic development and the village's long-term future.

Elk Valley RCMP urge hunting safety after bullet strikes Fernie home

RCMP Kate Brown -
Elk Valley RCMP are reminding hunters to follow firearm safety guidelines after a family in Fernie discovered a bullet lodged between the panes of a bedroom window.

Experience and fiscal responsibility drive Sandra Roberts’ bid for Kimberley mayor

2026 Municipal Election Kate Brown -
Kimberley mayoral candidate Sandra Roberts is campaigning on her 12 years of council experience, fiscal responsibility and strengthening the city's commercial sector.
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