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Province to hear inland ferry service concerns

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Kootenay communities pushing for stronger protections for inland ferry service may soon get face time with the province.

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.

RDCK approves new pay, travel rules for directors

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The Regional District of Central Kootenay has approved a series of changes to how directors are compensated and reimbursed for meetings, travel and professional development.

RDCK approves $15K grant application for rural mobility booking platform

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The Regional District of Central Kootenay has agreed to apply for $15,000 in Age Friendly Communities funding to support development of a regional online booking platform for rural transportation services.

RDCK raises concerns over ferry advocacy

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A request from the B.C. Inland Ferry Coalition to meet with the province drew mixed reactions from Regional District of Central Kootenay directors, who feel ongoing ferry concerns and a lack of response from Victoria has continued to fuel frustration in rural communities.

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