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COTR and CBT unite to enhance learning experiences for students
6+ hour, 9+ min ago (373+ words) College of the Rockies and Columbia Basin Trust are working together to improve learning experiences for students across the East Kootenay. Columbia Basin Trust is investing $2 million over two years through the Rockies-Trust Initiative to upgrade campuses, improve training, and…...
UBC launches med student training program in East Kootenay
3+ week, 1+ hour ago (466+ words) The University of British Columbia (UBC) has launched an Integrated Community Clerkship in the East Kootenay. Four medical students are taking part in the program, which includes a full year of hands-on medical training at East Kootenay Regional Hospital and…...
ICBC adds online option for Learner's licence knowledge test
3+ week, 2+ day ago (337+ words) British Columbians can now take the knowledge test for a learner's licence online. The Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) said Tuesday the online knowledge test is available for Class 5 to 8 driver's licences for passenger vehicles and motorcycles. Knowledge testing…...
Kootenay unemployment rate was 5. 2% in May
4+ week, 5+ hour ago (187+ words) The local jobless rate was lower last month than the provincial and national rates and lower than the same time last year. Statistics Canada says the rate in the Kootenays in May was 5. 2 per cent, compared to 6. 7 per cent in…...
Showcase for Kootenay youth to pitch ideas on community change
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (215+ words) The Innovate for Impact program, led by Community Futures East Kootenay (CFEK) and Impact Toolbox, helps young people in the Kootenays advance social entrepreneurship and develop ideas and projects that strengthen local communities. Events will be held to showcase innovative…...
Kootenay outdoor recreation industry spotlighted at BC conference
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (295+ words) The Kootenay Outdoor Recreation Enterprise (KORE Outdoors), the College of the Rockies (COTR), and the Outdoor Recreation Council of BC (ORCBC) are highlighting the Kootenay region's growing outdoor recreation industry at the 2026 ORCBC Conference. The conference, themed Building Stronger Communities…...
Kootenays getting funding and new trades training seats
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (284+ words) The B. C. government is investing $241 million over three years to expand skilled trades training across the province, including the Kootenay region. "Growing B. C. s economy means making sure British Columbians are first in line for the opportunities created by the billions in…...
Site of Tumbler Ridge school shooting to be demolished, new school planned for community
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (192+ words) Stay up-to-date with the latest news, events, and local happenings in the East Kootenay region. My East Kootenay Now brings you community updates, weather forecasts, and more to keep you informed and connected....
Fernie RMI funding intake open for applications
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (90+ words) The City of Fernie has opened the spring intake for the resort municipality initiative event funding program. The program assists organizations with the cost of developing and hosting festivals and events that contribute to local tourism. The city is accepting…...
Design work underway on upcoming city childcare project
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (119+ words) Design work is well underway for Cranbrook's new childcare facility with construction set to start later this spring. City staff said the roughly 13, 000 square feet building will feature large windows for natural light and mass-timber structural elements. It will also…...