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B.C. loses more than 20,000 jobs in September as unemployment rate stays steady

Economy John White -
British Columbia lost more than 20,000 jobs in September, sparking a political clash over the province’s economic direction.

Music in the Park looks to improve Gyro Park stage

Community Greg Nesteroff -
Organizers of Music in the Park in Grand Forks are hoping to make performances in Gyro Park easier to see.

B.C. Conservatives propose replacing no-fault auto insurance with “hybrid” system

2026 BC Election Emily Joveski -
B.C. Conservatives are promising major changes to ICBC’s no-fault insurance system, including restoring some accident victims’ right to sue.

Kootenay-Boundary real estate sales rise 9.1% in September

Real Estate My Grand Forks Now Staff -
According to the Association of Interior Realtors, 253 residential properties changed hands, which was down from 274 in August.

Outgoing Grand Forks council wins praise from staff

City of Grand Forks Greg Nesteroff -
This week, in the last meeting before the election and second-to-last meeting before the next council is sworn in, Duncan Redfearn thanked council "for their leadership and governance" over the past four years.

Roly Russell running for NDP in Boundary-Similkameen

2026 BC Election Greg Nesteroff -
Roly Russell served from 2020-24, then was defeated by Donegal Wilson of the BC Conservatives in 2024. He is a former regional district director for rural Grand Forks and Regional District of Kootenay Boundary chair.

B.C. parties race to file candidates as nomination deadline looms

2026 BC Election Emily Joveski -
British Columbia’s major parties are close to a full slate of candidates in B.C.’s 93 electoral districts, a day before the nomination deadline.

Carney designates proposed Alberta to B.C. pipeline a project of national interest

Energy & Utilities Emily Joveski -
Prime Minister Mark Carney has designated the proposed Pacific Link pipeline from Alberta to B.C. as a project of national interest.

Winter tire requirements take effect Oct. 1 on Kootenay highways

Transit My Grand Forks Now Staff -
Winter tire requirements take effect Oct. 1 on designated Kootenay highways as colder overnight temperatures return to the region.

LNG Canada approves more than $30B Phase 2 expansion in Kitimat

Business Emily Joveski -
LNG Canada is moving ahead with a $33-billion Phase 2 expansion in Kitimat, doubling the facility’s LNG production capacity.

B.C. parties tout plans for critical minerals and LNG as election campaign enters second week

Politics Emily Joveski -
Both major parties are promising to expand B.C.’s natural resource sector as the provincial election campaign enters its second week.

Overlapping B.C. elections will be bad for democracy, says expert

Politics Emily Joveski -
B.C.’s overlapping provincial and municipal elections are raising concerns about voter attention and the impact on local campaigns.

RDKB payroll costs climbed 6.6% in 2025

RDKB Greg Nesteroff -
The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary paid out over $14 million in salaries and expenses in 2025, an increase of about $878,000.

UPDATED: Highway 3 reopens after fatal crash near Grand Forks

Road Closures My Grand Forks Now Staff -
A 69-year-old Grand Forks man has died after a semi-truck went down a sharp embankment on Highway 3 this morning.

Grand Forks to look at sound-proofing pickleball courts

City of Grand Forks Greg Nesteroff -
The suggestion came from councillor Rod Zielinski, who wants to create a noise barrier for the courts on 82nd Avenue.

Eby calls early provincial election on Oct. 24

Politics Emily Joveski -
Premier David Eby has called an early B.C. election, with voters set to head to the polls Oct. 24.
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B.C. loses more than 20,000 jobs in September as unemployment rate stays steady

Economy
British Columbia lost more than 20,000 jobs in September, sparking a political clash over the province’s economic direction.

B.C. Conservatives propose income tax cuts as NDP, Greens unveil election promises

2026 BC Election
B.C.'s major political parties are pitching tax cuts, frozen auto insurance rates and education improvements as the provincial election campaign continues.

B.C. Conservatives drop Victoria-Beacon Hill candidate over racist social media posts

2026 BC Election
The B.C. Conservatives have dropped their Victoria-Beacon Hill candidate after racist social media posts and comments appearing to support violence surfaced.

Distracted driving and seat belt violations rise across Kootenays

RCMP
Distracted driving and seat belt enforcement increased across the Kootenays in September, prompting renewed warnings from BC Highway Patrol.
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