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B.C. passes infrastructure bills despite intense pushback

Two controversial bills on infrastructure and renewable energy are expected to receive royal assent today and become law. The...

First Nations, municipalities call for pause on B.C. infrastructure bill

First Nations leaders and the Union of B.C. Municipalities are ramping up pressure on the provincial government to pause a controversial infrastructure bill they say infringes on Indigenous rights and undermines local decision-making.

First Nations warn of legal challenges, protests over B.C. infrastructure bills

Regional Chief Terry Teegee says he expects there will be legal challenges and public protests if the NDP pushes through a pair of controversial infrastructure bills.

Province introduces bill to remove barriers on capital building projects

New legislation has tabled several infrastructure projects the province says it’ll help deliver key services including schools, hospitals and...

B.C. funds Amy Woodland Elementary School replacement

The B.C. government has allocated funding to rebuild Amy Woodland Elementary School after it was damaged by a fire...

Design work underway for new Fernie school

Design work on the new K-7 school coming to Fernie has begun. Back in August, the provincial government announced $33...

Amy Woodlands future still unclear

The future of Amy Woodlands Elementary is still undecided, but preparation work is ongoing, following a fire that closed...

B.C. government to fund East Kootenay Regional Hospital oncology & renal expansion

A new oncology and renal department will come to the East Kootenay Regional Hospital (EKRH) backed by $59 million...

Invermere, RDEK and Fernie receive provincial grants for climate adaptation projects

Invermere, Fernie and the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) have received provincial grants for climate adaptation projects. B.C. government...

Earthquake early warning system launched in BC

A system dedicated to warning people about earthquakes has officially launched in BC. According to the BC Government, the Earthquake...

B.C. government providing funds to Search and Rescue teams

The B.C. government is giving almost $6 million to the B.C. Search and Rescue Association (BCSARA) to support SAR...

RDEK and Elkford get provincial funds for emergency operations centre

Two local governments are getting some funds from the B.C. government to bolster their emergency operations centres (EOC) as...

Out-of-control wildfire sparked northeast of Radium

A lightning-caused wildfire is out of control near Bugaboo Park, northeast of Radium Hot Springs. The blaze was discovered on...

New measures ahead of summer wildfire season

The province aims to keep communities safe from wildfires with several new measures, including an improved information website. Earlier this...

May Long Weekend Wildfire Warning

While our counterparts up north, in and around Fort Nelson, continue to battle early season wildfires, it’s a timely...

ʔAkisq ̓nuk to shore up emegency operations

ʔAkisq ̓nuk First Nation will enhance its Emergency Operation Centre thanks to a $30,000 grant from the B.C. government. The...

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