Layne is beginning her broadcast journalism career and joined Vista Radio in 2025. She grew up in Saskatoon and graduated from the Radio and Television Broadcasting program at Western Academy Broadcasting College in June 2025. She moved to Cranbrook in fall 2025. She is a lifelong animal lover, especially cats, and has a background in competitive dance. She is excited to call Cranbrook home and get to know the community.
Several Kootenay organizations are receiving financial support through the B.C. Parks Licence Plate Program for community-led conservation projects.
In 2026, the Community Park Enhancement Fund is providing $350,000 to 106...
Canadian health officials have confirmed the country’s first case of the Andes strain of hantavirus in a person isolating in B.C. after returning from the MV Hondius cruise ship.
The B.C. NDP is promising millions of dollars in new investments in clean energy and climate programs if re-elected, while warning a Conservative government would roll back environmental protections.Â
B.C. NDP Leader David Eby is facing criticism after confirming his family benefited from a $10-a-day child care program his government froze to new providers.
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.
