Tag: West Kootenay Transit System

Free transit across for Clean Air Day

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Transit riders across West Kootenay will be able to ride free Tuesday for Clean Air Day.

City of Nelson celebrates completion of $2.4M transit exchange

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The City of Nelson celebrated the grand opening of its Victoria Street Transit Exchange on Tuesday, marking the completion of a project that's already been in use since June.

Over 1.1 million BC residents voted early for 2025 Federal Election

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BC saw a 35.7 per cent increase in advance voting compared to the last federal election in 2021. According to...

Upcoming Changes to Fare Product Sales in West Kootenays

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BC Transit launched Umo in the West Kootenay Transit System in June 2024, introducing the Umo Mobility app, reloadable...

BC Transit to roll out fleet of electric buses in nine communities, Nelson on the list

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A media release from BC Transit stated that it has ordered 66 new electric buses for nine communities throughout...

Transit demand study rolled out in Salmo and RDCK Area G

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The Village of Salmo and RDCK Area G have launched a transit demand study which aims to improve public...

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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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