British Columbians continue to take steps to safeguard their finances amid ongoing economic uncertainty. Roughly three-quarters of provincial residents say they have cut back on spending due to uncertainty (74 per cent), and are delaying major purchases or investments (75 per cent), according to the MNP Consumer Debt Index. The majority...

West Kootenay voters will be pleased to hear two candidate forums will take place next week in Nelson and Trail for the Columbia-Kootenay-Southern Rockies riding. The Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce will host an all-candidate meet and greet at the Adventure Hotel banquet room on Wednesday April 23 from...

The Province will be reducing the administrative burden on BC’s health-care practitioners with the introduction of Bill 11. It was announced this (Tuesday) afternoon that it will bring changes to the Employment Standards Act, eliminating the need for workers to get sick notes for short-term absences from work. Minister of Labour,...

BC Highway Patrol advises you to put your dog in the passenger seat following a recent incident. On April 9, a driver on Lougheed Highway near Production Way in Burnaby was issued a $109 ticket for holding his dog while driving. Corporal Michael McLaughlin says because driving is complex, you need...

With the federal election approaching, get to know your local Columbia-Kootenay-Southern Rockies Green Party candidate: Steven Maffioli. Who is Steven Maffioli?  Steven Maffioli was born and raised in Fernie before moving to Calgary where he joined the Alberta Greens as a candidate in the 2023 provincial election. "I started in politics in...

Students across BC say they’re frustrated with underfunding and the number of cuts in post-secondary education. Representatives from the BC Federation of Students met with the provincial government to demand funding levels be restored to BC’s public post-secondary institutions and highlight how cuts in education are having an impact on...