Ottawa invests $1.95 billion in new hybrid locomotives for VIA Rail
The federal government is investing $1.95 billion to replace VIA Rail’s aging long-distance, regional and remote locomotive fleet, with final assembly of most of the new locomotives expected to take place in Canada.
Ottawa announces $10.9 million for nearly 400 EV chargers and education projects
The federal government is providing $10.9 million for 22 electric vehicle charging and education projects across Canada, including new infrastructure in British Columbia.
Canada imposes temporary 25% surtax on some imported wood cabinets and vanities
The federal government has imposed a temporary 25 per cent surtax on certain imported solid and engineered wood cabinets and vanities while the Canadian International Trade Tribunal investigates whether rising imports are harming Canadian manufacturers.
Area restriction issued near Poplar Creek wildfire
An area restriction is now in effect around the Poplar Creek wildfire, approximately 20 kilometres northwest of Meadow Creek.
The BC Wildfire Service estimates the fire, identified as N71253, at 53 hectares.
Area restriction issued around Jumbo Creek wildfire
An area restriction is now in effect around the 145-hectare Jumbo Creek wildfire, approximately 38 kilometres west of Invermere.
The BC Wildfire Service said the restriction was imposed immediately to protect the public and crews responding to the fire, identified as N21071.
Vernon receives $3 million for Kalamalka Lake Road improvements
The City of Vernon will receive $3 million in federal infrastructure funding for transportation and safety improvements along Kalamalka Lake Road.
The project is expected to improve connections between East Hill, the Okanagan Rail Trail and businesses at the Shops at Polson. Planned work includes changes to the road layout, upgraded crossings and improvements to the area’s multi-use path network.
28 affordable rental homes open for Indigenous residents in Penticton
Twenty-eight affordable rental homes are opening in downtown Penticton, with priority given to Indigenous families, individuals, seniors and Elders with low to moderate incomes.
Reclaimed water connection expands irrigation supply for North Okanagan farms
A temporary connection between two North Okanagan water systems will provide reclaimed water to agricultural properties facing continued drought conditions.
The City of Vernon and Regional District of North Okanagan have connected Vernon’s reclaimed water system to the regional district’s non-potable irrigation network serving the Bella Vista and West Swan Lake area.
Rotary-led Okanagan campaign raises more than $580,000 for invasive mussel research
Researchers are developing a portable detection system that could help inspectors identify contaminated watercraft before invasive mussels reach B.C. lakes
Kootenay Lake Hospital begins $4.25-million CT scanner upgrade
Construction is underway at Kootenay Lake Hospital to prepare its medical imaging department for a new CT scanner expected to begin operating in December.
More health services return to Nelson centre after water damage
More Interior Health programs have returned to the Nelson Community Health Services Centre, six months after water damage forced the facility to close and relocate services across the city.
Cranbrook property protected as part of $1-million conservation commitment
Cranbrook property protected as part of $1-million conservation commitment
RCMP warn about more phone scams
RCMP warn about more phone scams
Celebrate the Benefits of Co-operation on International Credit Union Day
Celebrate the Benefits of Co-operation on International Credit Union Day
True sign the wildfire season had ended
True sign the wildfire season had ended
