Tag: Tom Shypitka

KHA keeping kids in Cranbrook

Cranbrook Bucks Josiah Spyker - March 12, 2025

The Kootenay Hockey Academy continues to grow in Cranbrook and is helping keep young players in the community. "We're giving...

Kootenay-Rockies Independent Candidate Tom Shypitka

Politics Kate Brown - October 17, 2024

As the provincial election grows near, get to know your local Independent candidate for the Kootenay-Rockies riding: Tom Shypitka. Who...

Kootenay-Rockies candidates discuss issues at Cranbrook forum

Politics R McCormack - October 8, 2024

All four candidates vying to become the next MLA for Kootenay-Rockies answered questions from voters at a public forum...

Kootenay East MLA announces he will run independent in provincial election

Uncategorized R McCormack - September 4, 2024

Kootenay East MLA Tom Shypitka will run as an independent in the upcoming provincial election. The two-term incumbent says running...

Tributes pour in for former Fernie Mayor Mary Giuliano

News Josiah Spyker - August 19, 2024

Former Fernie mayor and councillor Mary Giuliano has passed away at the age of 79. She served two terms as...

IJC to host public webinar on Elk/Kootenay watershed pollution

Uncategorized R McCormack - August 1, 2024

The International Joint Commission (IJC) is gearing up for an online webinar about pollution in the Elk/Kootenay watershed. The one-hour...

Elk Valley Resources sale approved by Government of Canada

Uncategorized Josiah Spyker - July 5, 2024

The Canadian government has approved Glencore's purchase of Teck's coal division, Elk Valley Resources. Back in November 2023, Teck agreed...

MLA seeking provincial support for rural litter

Uncategorized R McCormack - June 24, 2024

Abandoned vehicles, trailers, trash and furniture have built up in the region's rural areas and Kootenay East MLA Tom...

BC United calling for change in province’s drug strategy

Provincial Josiah Spyker - June 7, 2024

Kootenay East MLA, Tom Shypitka, said the provincial government isn't doing enough to address B.C.'s drug crisis. "People of British...

BC United leader throws support behind local MLA’s bid for radiation treatment

Health Care Josiah Spyker - June 5, 2024

Kootenay East MLA Tom Shypitka said the government needs to take action to improve healthcare access in the East...

BC United unveils wildlife management plan ahead of Cranbrook listening tour

Politics Josiah Spyker - June 3, 2024

BC United is pledging $100 million to revitalize the declining populations of the provinces iconic species and their habitats...

MLA calls criminalization of public drug use “damage control”

Local Connections R McCormack - May 13, 2024

Kootenay East MLA Tom Shypitka said B.C.'s move to criminalize drug use in public spaces is damage control for...

MLA brings attention to Cranbrook homelessness in legislature

Uncategorized R McCormack - May 9, 2024

Kootenay East MLA Tom Shypitka questioned what he feels is an inadequate response from the B.C. government and drew...

Local MLA introduces wildlife management bill again

Uncategorized R McCormack - May 2, 2024

Kootenay East MLA Tom Shypitka has introduced his wildlife management bill in the B.C. Legislature for the third time. Shypitka's...

Kootenay East MLA calls for stronger action against CWD

Uncategorized R McCormack - April 9, 2024

Kootenay East MLA Tom Shypitka is urging the B.C. government to take a stronger stance against chronic wasting disease...

Local MLA hopes to be invloved in IJC talks

Uncategorized R McCormack - April 3, 2024

Kootenay East MLA Tom Shypitka hopes to be involved in discussions regarding Elk/Kootenay watershed pollution when the International Joint...

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