A new, online reporting tool has been created to support B.C. employers with an efficient way to prepare pay transparency reports. Pay transparency reports are…
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Have your say on gig worker employment standards
British Columbians are invited to provide input about employment standards that should be in place to support app-based ride-hailing and food-delivery workers. Adam Walker, Parliamentary…
RDEK population has grown since 2016
The population of the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK), like the eight municipalities in it, has grown in the past five years. According to…
Statistics Canada reports all regional municipalities growing
The Village of Radium Hot Springs has experienced, by far, the greatest population growth in the Kootenays in the past five years. Statistics Canada today…
Radium Rotary starts mental health and wellness initiative
In October 2020, Statistics Canada released that Canadians’ life satisfaction is the lowest it’s ever been since data collection started in 2003. In 2020, only…
Community Hub to bring child care services to Elkford
Mark your calendars, parents: Elkford is receiving an exciting new facility, the Elkford Childcare Centre and Community Hub, which will bring much-needed licensed child care…
RDEK Board Highlights
The following is a synopsis of what occurred during the Feb. 5 Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) board of directors’ meeting. RDEK to provide…
Funds available to help artists adapt during pandemic
Professional artists and others who work in the arts can get more support to help with challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic though a new…
MP Stetski’s Local Food Bill sent to Senate committee
The Canadian Senate yesterday referred Bill C-281, An Act to establish a National Local Food Day, to its Standing Committee on Agriculture and Forestry. Bill…
Look, listen, be aware – fire can happen anywhere
Cranbrook Fire & Emergency Services encourages: Look. Listen. Be aware. Fire can happen anywhere Fire Prevention Week – October 7 to 13 Home fires today…