People Over Profits: A new Co-operative Housing Program
By the Co-operative Housing Federation of Canada Today, the federal government launched a new Co‑operative Housing Development Program to support a new generation of co-op housing in Canada and help make housing more affordable. For decades, co-ops have provided Canadians with secure, affordable, and community-oriented homes. The new $1.5 billion program – co-designed with […]
Shift and save: BC Hydro launches optional time-of-day rate to help customers save money
BC Hydro has launched its optional time-of-day rate to provide customers with more choice in how they pay for electricity use. The new optional rate was approved by the BC Utilities Commission in December 2023. It offers residential customers with the option to pay lower rates if they shift their electricity use to periods when […]
Province announces care advisor for people with complex mental-health, addiction challenges
The Province is taking action to improve care for a growing population with overlapping mental-health and addiction challenges and brain injuries from toxic-drug poisonings by appointing a chief scientific advisor to develop solutions to address their unique needs. Dr. Daniel Vigo will be B.C.’s chief scientific advisor for psychiatry, toxic drugs and concurrent disorders. Vigo […]
New rules will protect vulnerable road users
Cyclists and other vulnerable road users will have added protection under the law with new safe passing distance rules for drivers. The new law, which came into effect on June 3, 2024, is among several updates to the Motor Vehicle Act coming into effect to enhance safety and promote cleaner and active transportation. The amendments […]
BC SPCA puts the 'fun' in fundraiser with Lock-In for Love
The BC SPCA’s Lock-in for Love puts the “fun” in fundraiser and it all starts right from your phone or keyboard. This one-of-a-kind event runs from June 5 through 22. Caring participants not only raise funds that will help change the lives of animals in local communities across B.C., but they also get the opportunity […]
Local activists pushing for better public transit, stage rally Friday
West Kootenay Transit Action will be highlighting the need for a big boost in bus public transit services at a roadside rally on Friday, June 7th. At the, “I need a bus to….” rally, activists, mainly seniors, will be holding signs alongside the Highway just south of the intersection at the lights with Baker Street. […]
Rossland family forced to hide when bear breaks into residence
On June 2, at 12:52 a.m., frontline Trail and Greater District officers received a report from a homeowner that a bear was breaking into her residence in the 1400 block of Columbia Avenue in Rossland, according to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. He said the woman, her children, and a dog locked themselves in an upstairs […]
Traffic stops near Rock Creek leads to contraband tobacco seizure — RCMP
A routine traffic stop netted police illicit tobacco and a large amount of currency RCMP said Monday in a media release. The traffic stop by Midway RCMP officer, to check for valid driver’s license and registration, happened near Rock Creek on Highway 3, Saturday, June 1, 2024. RCMP said during the interaction with the driver, […]
Castlegar man killed in fiery collision Friday
On May 31, at 5:55 a.m., Castlegar RCMP were notified of a collision which occurred along Highway 22 in the Blueberry area between Castlegar and Trail. The collision involved a pick-up truck and transport truck which were both engulfed in flames after the collision. Emergency services attended and identified that each vehicle had only one […]
Minimum wage in BC bumps up to $17.40 an hour
Saturday, June 1, 2024, the general minimum wage increased from $16.75 to $17.40 an hour. The BC Government said that the 3.9% increase also applies to minimum-wage rates for resident caretakers, live-in home-support workers and live-in camp leaders. The increase will help approximately 240,000 workers who currently earn less than $17.40 per hour. On Dec. […]
