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Selkirk College struggles with enrollment and layoffs due to international study permit cap

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Selkirk College has been forced to issue lay-offs and halt intake of some of its programs as a result...

Federal immigration cuts a concern for Nelson Chamber

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The Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce is raising concerns about how the federal reductions in immigration and international...

Selkirk College facing uncertainty resulting from international student cap

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Selkirk College may be forced to reevaluate its programming as a result of the federal government’s changes to the...

‘It’s going to be a disaster’: Selkirk international students on 20-hour work week cap

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West Kootenay international students are opposing the federal government's plan to re-implement the 20-hour work week limit for international...

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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

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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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