Until Mar 4, Fernie – Bail Your MLA out of Jail fundraiser. by Jennifer Osmar. Our MLA Bill Bennett has volunteered to be a “MOST WANTED” for the Fernie... [Read more]
Pacific leaders take action on clean energy, transportation, ocean conservation. On February 12, 2010, leaders from British Columbia, California, Oregon and Washington state,... [Read more]
“Millions of people, from royalty to your next door neighbor, travel the world over to ‘feel’ bear country, often because their own bear country is gone”... [Read more]
MLA shows support for Invermere resident Norman Gagatek. Columbia River – Revelstoke MLA Norm Macdonald made the following statement in the Legislature today. Macdonald... [Read more]
20 key points of throne speech, February 9, 2010. by David R Pacey. Working with the federal government, the government will create a unified federal-provincial environmental... [Read more]
Agreement reached with health facilities employees. Ministry of Finance / Ministry of Health Services. The Facilities Bargaining Association, representing over 47,000 health-care... [Read more]
Throne speech focuses on British Columbia’s future. Office of the Premier. The second session of the 39th Parliament of British Columbia was launched today with a speech... [Read more]
Forestry watchdog report points to the government’s continued failure to protect communities from wildfire risk. The BC government’s own forestry watchdog is reporting... [Read more]
Ombudsman to visit Kimberley on Thursday, February 4th. On Thursday, February 4th, BC Ombudsman Kim Carter will be visiting Kimberley. Unfortunately, this tour does not include... [Read more]
The Columbia Valley is buzzing with excitement in anticipation of the arrival of the Olympic Torch as it makes its way toward Vancouver and the 2010 Olympic Winter Games. By... [Read more]
Improving local food systems at the grassroots level. Interior Health. Interior Health has recently invested $75,000 to build community food security in communities throughout... [Read more]
The BC Liberal government, in an attempt to focus the attention of the world on our beautiful province, has enlisted the aid of some big names in the entertainment world... [Read more]
Industrial Inquiry Commission issues report on the BC Ambulance Service. In November of 2009, An Industrial Inquiry Commission under the BC Labor Relations Code, appointed... [Read more]
After counting nearly 200,000 ballots, the BC Minister of State for the Olympics and ActNow, Mary McNeil, has announced that British Columbians have chosen 10 communities... [Read more]
Sledders support mountain caribou recovery. Ministry of Environment. Snowmobile clubs in the Thompson, Kootenay and Cariboo regions of British Columbia have signed stewardship... [Read more]
Behind the Wheel – Update your driving skills and knowledge. How long has it been since you read the manual that new drivers study to prepare for their first driver’s... [Read more]
by Hon. Steve Thomson, Minister of Agriculture and Lands. As another year winds to a close, I would like to extend my best wishes this holiday season and share some of... [Read more]
“We will show the world a modern, forward-thinking province and a people with an eye to the future; a province that is leading North America in embracing the opportunities... [Read more]
CVNews received from the office of MLA for Kootenay East, Bill Bennett, some rather spectacular photos of the first of the three Fast-Cat Ferries of the 1990’s scandal... [Read more]
Closes Feb 15, 2010 – B.C. seeks input on cosmetic use of pesticides. Ministry of Environment. Environment Minister Barry Penner is asking British Columbians for their... [Read more]
This holiday season, enjoy B.C.’s abundance. By Steve Thomson, Minister of Agriculture and Lands. I always feel very fortunate to live in a spectacular place like... [Read more]
by Grant Costello. Larsen’s attacks on Glacier Resorts Ltd. include one telling phrase; “since the area is larger and no longer held by a non-profit organization”... [Read more]
BC Conservatives call for minister’s resignation over missing documents. BC Conservative Party. The BC Liberal government has just revealed that it knew about a very... [Read more]
Canada-British Columbia partnership creates jobs, stimulates economy in Elk Valley. BC Liberal Government Caucus. Residents from Fernie and Sparwood will benefit from federal... [Read more]
