With the provincial election officially underway, the BC Chamber of Commerce has unveiled the top ten policy priorities its members believe are critical for the next Government of British Columbia to action to help create a healthy business environment. The policies reflect the daily challenges local businesses face and what they need – a reduced […]

The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) will be issuing a Boil Water Notice for users on the Ymir Water System. The system is located in the community of Ymir between Nelson and Salmo and is within RDCK Electoral Area G. Effective Wednesday, September 25, 2024 a localized BOIL WATER NOTICE will be issued as a precautionary measure due to water […]

On Oct. 5, 2024 at roughly 3:50 p.m., frontline Merritt RCMP officers attended a serious single motor vehicle incident on Hwy 5 north of Juliet Road, according to RCMP Cpl. Brett Urano. He said a four-door sedan travelling northbound had gone off the road at a high rate of speed eventually rolling before coming to […]

The Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health (CAMIMH) is proud to lead the annual Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW) from Oct. 6 to 12, 2024. This national campaign aims to raise awareness about the ongoing challenges many Canadians face in accessing timely mental health and substance use health care. The theme for MIAW 2024, “Access for All: […]