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Kootenay drivers ticketed in fall traffic safety blitz

RCMP My Nelson Now Staff -
Dozens of drivers in the Kootenays were ticketed in September for distracted driving and seatbelt violations, according to figures from B.C. Highway Patrol.

B.C. RCMP report stopping more than 600 impaired drivers this summer

Provincial Emily Joveski -
British Columbia RCMP said they removed more than 600 impaired drivers from the roads this summer. 

BC Highway Patrol tackles Impaired Driving this summer

Provincial My Nelson Now Staff -
This summer, BC Highway Patrol looks to lower impaired driving through a new campaign.

Distracted drivers and seatbeltless passengers plague B.C. highways

RCMP My Nelson Now Staff -
BC Highway Patrol says distracted driving and seatbeltless passengers continue to present issues along the province's roadways. Officers handed out...

Over 220 impaired drivers taken off road by BC RCMP

RCMP My Nelson Now Staff -
Police across BC took more than 220 impaired drivers off the road. BC Highway Patrol and BC RCMP recently took...

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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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