Interfor is announcing a $35-million improvement project in its Castlegar facility, according to vice-president of western operations Andrew Horahan. In an interview Friday, Horahan said the project will have immense value for the community. “We’re excited to be starting a project in Castlegar, rebuilding and replacing our ...

An altercation between logging contractors and activists in the Walbran Valley this week where an Indigenous man was allegedly assaulted and racial slurs hurled at protesters is being condemned as “completely unacceptable” by the company and First Nation that own the forestry tenure. Huumiis Ventures, a Huu-ay-aht First Nation...

      Overview The Castlegar and District Business Recovery Advisor position is a one year, P/T contracted position that will directly assist in supporting businesses in recovery from the impacts of COVID-19.  This position is funded through a grant from the Economic Trust of the Southern Interior and will support the work ...

 In fall 2020, we shared information about Teck Trail Operations and gathered feedback from the community. The process was designed to provide an opportunity to hear directly from our leadership team, as well as for community members to provide feedback on what they are interested in and how they want to continue to engage ...

An incident Sunday at Teck had Trail residents concerned and curious as to what was happening, leading to a variety of Facebook conversations speculating on the matter. Teck’s Community Engagement Leader, Carol Vanelli Worosz, cleared up the matter with the Trail Champion. “On Sunday, April 4, 2021 at approximately 9 p.m., ...

Teck Trail Operations will be undertaking a planned maintenance shutdown in one of its Roasters this spring to ensure the continued reliability of our operations. The shutdown will run from April 12 through May 24, 2021. Approximately 175 contractor workers will be supplementing the Teck workforce during the shutdown. Many ...

Teck Trail Operations will be undertaking a planned maintenance shutdown in one of its Roasters this spring to ensure the continued reliability of our operations. The shutdown will run from April 12 through May 24, 2021. Approximately 175 contractor workers will be supplementing the Teck workforce during the shutdown. Many ...

The B.C. government has extended the deadline for the Small and Medium Sized Business Recovery Grant program to ensure businesses have the time they need to apply. One of the main requirements has also been lowered to ensure more businesses are eligible. “We continue to listen to B.C. businesses about what they need to navigate...

As part of Kootenay Savings ongoing commitment to giving back to the Kootenays, through good times and challenging times, the credit union has teamed up with their community-minded employees to distribute $9,500 in donations to seventeen deserving non-profit groups. “Many local charities are struggling to deliver their programs...

The third intake of the Province’s Work Experience Opportunities Grant has opened to help more British Columbians move toward economic recovery, thanks to broader eligibility requirements. “Based on feedback we received during the first two intakes, we’re broadening the grant’s eligibility criteria,” said Nicholas Simons,...