MP Richard Cannings speaks to ongoing housing crisis
Canada is in the middle of a housing crisis, and the south Okanagan, Boundary and West Kootenay areas are very much in the middle of that crisis. This is an urgent and rapidly growing problem that demands the cooperation and priority of all levels of government. The crisis has emerged out of a perfect storm of factors....
Health Minister Dix speaks to rural theatres in the Boundary-Kootenay region about concerns over COVID restrictions
Last week, six local theatre owners met with Adrian Dix, Minister of Health in British Columbia, and Roly Russell, MLA for Boundary-Similkameen, for a discussion on easing restrictions placed on theatres in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. “Business owners of all kinds have faced significant challenges as we’ve navigated ...
Grand Forks doctor takes over ownership of Border Bruins
By Emanuel Sequeira, Director of Communications The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League has approved the sale of the Grand Forks Border Bruins to local physician Dr. Mark Szynkaruk, who assumes ownership of the club from the community-owned Grand Forks Border Bruins Association. “We’re very pleased to welcome Dr....
New outdoor water conservation measures in Christina Lake
The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB) introduced its new WaterSmart Outdoor Water Conservation program to customers of the Christina Lake Water Utility, Rivervale Water Utility and Beaver Valley Water Service (Village of Fruitvale). In 2020, outdoor water use accounted for over 30 per cent of the total water used...
UPDATED: RDKB lifts evacuation orders for Christina Lake properties
The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB) Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) lifted evacuation orders for three homes in the Fife Road area on the east side of Christina Lake this afternoon. Residents have been out of their homes since the early morning hours of April 25 when debris blocking a creek at higher elevation...
Budget 2021: More promises but everyday Canadians are left holding the bill for the pandemic while the ultra-rich enjoy a free ride
Many struggling Canadians hoped that today’s budget would offer meaningful supports and steps towards recovery. But more than that, they hoped that it would be the ultra-wealthy who have profited from the pandemic who would be paying for these supports, not the workers who have been hit so hard. According to local MP, Richard...
Alternate Approval Process to go ahead for purchase of new fire truck in Christina Lake
At the March Regional District of Kootenay Boundary meeting, the board approved going ahead with an Alternate Approval Process (AAP) to ask Area C/Christina Lake electors whether they are opposed to the RDKB borrowing $1,285,000 to buy a new tender/pumper engine, a primary fire rescue engine, a command vehicle, a heater and...
Christina Lake Fire/Rescue responds to Haagland road wildfire
The Christina Lake Fire/Rescue is getting an early start to the wildfire season after firefighters responded to two recent calls — the latest on Haagland road Friday. Christina Lake Fire/Rescue said on its Facebook page firefighters work more than five hours to get the wildfire under control. Christina Lake Fire/Rescue was ...
Grand Forks RCMP calls for service remain stable during first quarter of 2021
Despite Covid restrictions, Grand Forks RCMP said calls for service slightly went up compared to same period in 2020. In a media release, Grand Forks RCMP said crime stats show that local Mounties were slightly busier this year compared to the same time frame of 2020. From January 1 to March 31 of 2020, local police attended...
From the Hill: National paid sick leave program would keep Canadians healthier
As a country and as individuals, we have done a lot to try to stop the spread of COVID-19. However, there is one obvious step for which we have made only timid efforts—paid sick leave. Going to work sick was once a badge of honour. Taking one for the team. Not letting your side down. It was never a good idea, but in the ...
