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RDCK to examine response options for rural encampments

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The Regional District of Central Kootenay will take a closer look at what role it can play in responding to rural homeless encampments.

Rural homelessness concerns raised at RDCK board meeting

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Complaints about rural encampments near Nelson are exposing gaps in how rural areas respond to homelessness, sanitation and public safety concerns, according to a Regional District of Central Kootenay director.

RDCK rules out fire protection service for Whitewater Ski Resort

RDCK Storrm Lennie -
The Regional District of Central Kootenay will not extend fire protection services to Whitewater Ski Resort after a staff analysis found response times and staffing limitations made coverage unworkable.

RDCK board approves funds to support local immigration pilot

RDCK Storrm Lennie -
The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) will provide Community Futures Central Kootenay with $40,000 to help sustain its Rural Community Immigration Pilot, or RCIP.

Nelson Hydro says little room to reduce rural rate hike

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Rural Nelson Hydro customers are facing a nearly 16 per cent rate hike next year that the utility says it has little power to prevent.

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Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

Environment
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.

B.C. loses more than 20,000 jobs in September as unemployment rate stays steady

Economy
British Columbia lost more than 20,000 jobs in September, sparking a political clash over the province’s economic direction.

Kootenay unemployment rate dips to 4.9% in September

Labour
The jobless rate in the Kootenays stood at 4.9 per cent in September, down from 5.8 per cent the previous month and six per cent a year earlier.

Blue eyed beauty ready for adoption at BC SPCA

Community
Meet Blue, our Summit Radio Pet of the Week from the BC SPCA West Kootenay Branch, in Castlegar!

B.C. Conservatives propose income tax cuts as NDP, Greens unveil election promises

2026 BC Election
B.C.'s major political parties are pitching tax cuts, frozen auto insurance rates and education improvements as the provincial election campaign continues.
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