Contractor engagement in damage prevention training has led to a significant decline in gas line strikes, according to FortisBC, which is celebrating a 20-year low in gas line strikes in 2024.  The energy provider reports that just 779 incidents province-wide were recorded in 2024, continuing a downward trend that “reflects...

As warmer weather rolls in, British Columbians are being asked to prepare for seasonal hazards. Minister of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness, Kelly Greene said preparing for emergencies is a team effort, as they look ahead to climate-related emergencies such as spring flooding, wildfires and drought. “Whether it’s the province, the...

With spring having arrived and an increase in outdoor construction projects, WorkSafeBC wants employers and workers to take steps to avoid falls from heights this year.  The notice for increased safety comes after a year where over 1,000 construction workers were injured due to falls from height last year, a...

As Canada’s federal election draws near, get to know your local independent candidate for the Columbia-Kootenay-Southern Rockies riding: Jim Wiedrick.  Who is Jim Wiedrick?  Jim Wiedrick is an ER physician at the Kootenay Lake Hospital and lives with his family in Blewett.  He has practiced medicine in the Kootenays for 11 years,...

With the federal election approaching, get to know your local Columbia-Kootenay-Southern Rockies Liberal Party candidate: Reggie Goldsbury. Who is Reggie Goldsbury? Goldsbury says he and his family have a long history in the riding. "I'm honoured to carry the Liberal banner in the Columbia-Kootenay-Southern Rockies. I’m a product of this region’s resilient...

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...