Tag: BC Government

“This will hurt us”: Kalesnikoff on lumber tariffs

Business Storrm Lennie - March 5, 2025

Ken Kalesnikoff, owner and CEO of Kalesnikoff Mass Timber, has called U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canadian goods...

Budget predicts BC’s deficit to exceed $10 billion by 2026

Provincial Storrm Lennie - March 4, 2025

The B.C. government has tabled its budget for 2025, which projects a record-breaking deficit of $10.9 billion by the...

BC budget 2025 developed with tariffs top of mind

Politics Storrm Lennie - March 3, 2025

BC’s Finance Minister, Brenda Bailey, says Budget 2025 focuses on protecting services, growing the economy, and targeted spending. The 2025...

Filing taxes? Here’s how British Columbians can claim key benefits

Provincial My Nelson Now Staff - February 24, 2025

As British Columbians prepare to file their income taxes, the BC Government wants residents to ensure they claim all...

Government benefits to assist most BC residents in January

Provincial My Nelson Now Staff - December 30, 2024

The majority of BC families will see a little extra money in their bank accounts to begin 2025. To kick...

B.C. urges avalanche safety as winter settles in

Provincial My Nelson Now Staff - December 9, 2024

With fresh snow on B.C.'s mountains, the provincial government is urging the public to be safe while enjoying the...

New provincial cabinet sworn in

Politics My Nelson Now Staff - November 19, 2024

Premier David Eby has shuffled his cabinet in the wake of his narrow election win in October. “At a time...

BC government to test emergency alerting system Wednesday

Provincial My Nelson Now Staff - November 19, 2024

For the second time this year, BC will be testing their emergency alert system. The provincial government says they will...

First human case of Avian Flu detected in BC

Health Care Storrm Lennie - November 12, 2024

BC health officials have launched a public health investigation into what is believed to be the first human case...

North Shore Inn to be transformed into supportive housing

Housing Storrm Lennie - October 7, 2024

Nelson’s North Shore Inn will be renovated to accommodate 30 supportive housing units. Located at 687 Highway 3A, the North...

Nelson Chamber secures approval for workforce housing project

Housing Storrm Lennie - August 13, 2024

The Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce has secured preliminary approval from the BC government to develop its six-storey...

Premier Eby addresses climate, health, and education at Nelson town hall

Politics Storrm Lennie - August 13, 2024

Premier David Eby held an town hall in Nelson on Monday where he answered several questions from community members...

Local governments in the Central Kootenay receive funding for disaster preparedness

RDCK My Nelson Now Staff - July 19, 2024

Communities in the Central Kootenay region are set to receive additional funding to help prepare for and mitigate disaster...

West Kootenay Landlord Society reacts to new provincial rental regulations

News Storrm Lennie - July 12, 2024

Trevor Jenkinson, President of the West Kootenay Landlord Society, says new provincial changes to better protect renters from bad...

Selkirk College secures $587K boost for education pathways program

Uncategorized Storrm Lennie - June 25, 2024

Selkirk College has secured a $587,827 top-up for its free Adult Basic Education and English Language pathway programs. The Adult...

Local cyclist questions feasibility of Big Orange Bridge infrastructure study

Uncategorized Storrm Lennie - June 19, 2024

Local cycling advocates are questioning the BC Governments plans to study the feasibility of separated cycling and pedestrian infrastructure on...

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