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NDP to form majority government in B.C.

John Rustad, right, speaks with the late Jim Abbott during an event in Cranbrook in 2017. e-KNOW file photo BC NDP and Premier David Eby…

Conservative wave catches up to NDP

British Columbia is an evenly divided province this morning, politically, as final votes are tallied following the Oct. 19 provincial election. A blue wave of…

Candidates showcase held in Fernie

On Wednesday, October 9, the Fernie Chamber of Commerce hosted a Provincial Election All-Candidates Forum at the Park Place Lodge. All four Kootenay-Rockies candidates were…

Candidates square off in JCI Kootenay debate

Thank you Kootenay-Rockies candidates Kerri Wall (BC Green Party), Pete Davis (BC Conservative Party), Sam Atwal (BC NDP) and Tom Shypitka (Independent incumbent), for your…

We deserve MLA who respects constituents

Letter to the Editor Mr. Tom Shypitka’s decision to run as an independent has removed a big dilemma for me. Here’s why: Earlier this year…

Time for experienced leadership in an unprecedented election

Letter to the Editor As the incumbent MLA for Kootenay Rockies, I feel it’s important to address some of the uncertainty many voters may be…

Strange political times even by B.C. standards

“Perceptions,” by Gerry Warner Op-Ed Commentary It’s going to be a hell of an election. And I’m not talking about the demented one south of…

Rotary Pen for Cranbrook Fire Chief

As a Rotary Club of Cranbrook BC member it was an honour to present Cranbrook Fire and Emergency Services Chief Scott Driver with the coveted ‘Rotary Pen’…

MLA demands retention incentives for local healthcare workers

Kootenay East MLA Tom Shypitka (BC United) is slamming the NDP government for its glaring failures in managing healthcare across British Columbia, particularly highlighting severe…