Changes to the BC Building Code coming into effect May 1, will apply to all new homes built in the Regional District of East Kootenay’s…
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New housing opens doors for Yaq̓it ʔa·knuqⱡi’it
“It’s where I was born and raised. My heart’s always been here.” That’s how Nasuʔkin (Chief) Heidi Gravelle feels about Yaq̓it ʔa·knuqⱡi’it, home to the Tobacco…
College installs electric vehicle charging station
Move reaffirms College of the Rockies’ commitment to sustainability Sustainability and reducing greenhouse gas emissions are important goals for our communities. To further this initiative…
New construction requirements now in effect
City adopts BC Energy Step Code The City of Cranbrook will join several other municipalities in the region by adopting the BC Energy Step Code,…
Sparwood Council Facts
The following is a synopsis of what occurred during the Feb. 2 District of Sparwood council meeting. DELEGATIONS BC Assessment Authority Sharlynn Hill, Deputy Assessor…
CleanBC home energy retrofit rebates doubled
The provincial government is doubling CleanBC Better Homes retrofit rebates for select home-heating and energy-efficiency upgrades. “With many people continuing to work from home due…
City of Fernie requires BC Energy Step Code compliance
The City of Fernie will be requiring that all new residential construction projects comply with the BC Energy Step Code, effective January 1, 2021. According…
Sparwood Council Facts
The following is a synopsis of what occurred during the March 3 District of Sparwood council meeting. DELEGATIONS Melissa Nunes Melissa Nunes made a presentation…
RDEK achieving CARIP carbon neutrality
In 2018, 50 local governments, including the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK), reported achieving carbon neutrality through the Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program (CARIP),…
Achieving excellence in high performance home construction
Across British Columbia, builders are learning about the BC Energy Step Code – a provincial regulation that will see the transition of the BC Building…