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Finance Minister reacts to budget deficit criticism 

Provincial Storrm Lennie -
The B.C. government’s 2025 budget has received criticism from a variety of community and industry leaders, but Finance Minister...

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

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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

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

BC pauses public service hiring; slashes grocery rebate from upcoming budget

Provincial My Nelson Now Staff -
A hiring freeze on new public service employees is being implemented by the province amid the looming tariff threats...

“Declaration of economic war”: Premier David Eby discusses looming US tariff threat

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The BC government is preparing for the worst as U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s threat of a 25 per cent...

Government benefits to assist most BC residents in January

Provincial My Nelson Now Staff -
The majority of BC families will see a little extra money in their bank accounts to begin 2025. To kick...

BC deficit forecasted to swell to 9.4 billion dollars

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The latest update on our province’s finances shows the deficit continues to rise. The projected shortfall for the current fiscal...

Unemployment continues to grow in BC, says Stats Canada

Provincial My Nelson Now Staff -
Unemployment continues to go up while employment goes down in BC. That comes from Statistics Canada’s Labour Force Survey for...

Unemployment in BC grows while employment stays static

Provincial My Nelson Now Staff -
While employment numbers saw little movement in May, BC did see an increase in unemployment. That comes from Statistics Canada’s...

Kalesnikoff receives $6.7 million for third mass timber facility near Castlegar

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Kalesnikoff is set to build its $34 million prefabricated mass timber facility with a $6.7 million contribution from the...

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Creston Valley Chamber slams Baker Street market move

Chamber of Commerce
The Creston Valley Chamber of Commerce executive director is calling the City of Nelson’s decision to move the Wednesday Farmers’ Market “insulting.” 

Zoey – a dog with a mix of everything!

Community
This weeks Summit Radio Pet of the Week from the BCSPCA is Zoey!

BCGEU pushes for inland ferry regulation reform

Transit
The BC General Employees Union is calling on the province to take a stronger role in regulating inland ferry services, following a bitter five-month labour dispute that severely impacted Kootenay Lake communities. 

Fatal crash claims the life of 17-year old from Proctor

RCMP
Nelson RCMP are searching for witnesses in relation to a fatal collision that claimed the life of a 17-year-old girl from Proctor. 

B.C. boosts funding to expand RCMP hate crime unit

Provincial
British Columbia is significantly expanding the RCMP’s provincial hate crimes unit.
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