Interior Health (IH) President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO),Susan Brown, has announced her retirement, concluding 14 years with the organization, seven as CEO. “On behalf of British Columbians, I extend our deepest appreciation to Susan for her leadership and dedication to serving patients and communities during her 34-year career in...

A portion of the Rosebery to Three Forks Regional Trail (Galena Trail) in the Regional District of Central Kootenay’s (RDCK) Electoral Area H has been temporarily closed.  The RDCK states that the closure is the result of a significant slough of the riverbank that has affected the integrity of the...

Two environmental groups are calling for better protection of old-growth forests from the BC Government. The Ancient Forest Alliance (AFA) and Endangered Ecosystems Alliance (EEA) are calling on the province to refocus their measures, implement their draft biodiversity, and Ecosystem Health Framework to ensure a transition to a sustainable forest...

More jobs and opportunities for innovation are heading to the Kootenays with two forestry-sector manufacturers receiving over $9.25 million through the B.C Government’s BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund (BCMJF). The funds aim to provide sustainable jobs, strengthen local supply chains, establish new made-in-B.C. products and reinforce B.C.'s position as a leader...

BC drivers that drive under 15,000 kilometres a year will be eligible for an Optional insurance premium discount. ICBC said select Optional coverages could see a 10 to 15 per cent discount, depending on the how much has been driven during a one-year policy term. The discount applies to collision, extended...

Out of the big smoke and into the bush, a number of politicians have been making their rounds in the Kootenays this week. Premier David Eby, joined by Minister of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation Diana Gibson met with local NDP MLAs Steve Morissette and Brittny Anderson to visit local...