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Role of paramedics expanded in West Kootenay

Role of paramedics expanded in West Kootenay

Rossland, Fruitvale, Salmo and Winlaw are the four local districts where the paramedicine program will soon roll out.
Details of new BC SPCA facility in Castlegar to be unveiled Wednesday

Details of new BC SPCA facility in Castlegar to be unveiled Wednesday

Long-awaited plans for the new SPCA facility in Castlegar will be unveiled by a long list of dignitaries on Wednesday night.
Board ready to shoulder costs to begin KBRH upgrades

Board ready to shoulder costs to begin KBRH upgrades

“We are making it known that the regional hospital district would be prepared to consider funding 100 per cent for Phase One," said Martin.
HandyDart users concerned about wait times and ride availability: seniors’ report

HandyDart users concerned about wait times and ride availability: seniors’ report

Wait times and ride availability a problem for one-third of B.C. riders, according to the Office of the Seniors Advocate.
BC caribou protection effort extended

BC caribou protection effort extended

With wolf kill in its third year, Premier Christy Clark announces $27 million to expand protection, maternity pen program
NDP aims to increase B.C. carbon tax

NDP aims to increase B.C. carbon tax

Earlier, smaller increase with some proceeds spent on emission-reducing infrastructure, John Horgan promises
Rural air ambulance response lacking: ombudsman

Rural air ambulance response lacking: ombudsman

B.C. Forest Safety Ombudsman Roger Harris calls for more helicopter service after injured workers wait hours for rescue and treatment
$5 million for aging BC SPCA shelters

$5 million for aging BC SPCA shelters

The B.C. Government announced an additional $5 million for the BC SPCA Facilities Development and Services Plan
Kootenay Boundary: Permits up, construction values down

Kootenay Boundary: Permits up, construction values down

Construction values were down by $20 million in the region last year even though the number of building permits increased by 55.
Crash near Salmo claims driver

Crash near Salmo claims driver

West Kootenay Traffic Services have reported a traffic fatality near Salmo on the weekend.