â–ş Listen Live
â–ş Listen Live

Fruit pickers stage demonstration in Creston

About 50 fruit pickers held a demonstration in Creston on Saturday.

The group marched downtown, waving signs and temporarily blocked traffic on Canyon Street.

A picker, who asked to remain anonymous, says it’s about deteriorating work environments, proper accommodation and fair wages.

She says the problems aren’t at every orchard – just a couple.

Continue Reading

chnv Now playing play

ckkc Now playing play

- Advertisement -

Related Articles

- Advertisement -

Latest News

Local immigration pilot faces funding shortfalls amid surge in demand

Community Futures Central Kootenay wants the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) to help sustain a new immigration pilot program that it says is helping ease the region’s labour shortage. 

Province rolls out updated flu and COVID-19 vaccines for fall

B.C. officials say it’s time to roll up your sleeves as we enter the fall virus season.  The post Province rolls out updated flu and COVID-19 vaccines for fall appeared first on AM 1150.

Nelson council grants one-year tax break to golf club

Nelson city council has approved a one-year permissive tax exemption for the Granite Pointe Golf and Recreation Society, following a lengthy debate over community benefit, fairness and the future of the golf course lands.

B.C. attorney general welcomes proposed federal bail reforms targeting repeat violent offenders

B.C. Attorney General Niki Sharma said proposed changes to Canada’s bail laws reflect the province’s push for tougher rules targeting repeat and violent offenders.  The post B.C. attorney general welcomes proposed federal bail reforms targeting repeat violent offenders appeared first on AM 1150.

How about a hoppy friend from the SPCA?

This week's Summit Radio Pet of the Week is Bunny!
- Advertisement -