Interior Health says a Drug Alert is in effect in Cranbrook following multiple reports of overdoses with severe outcomes. Interior Health issues drug alert for CranbrookInterior Health is issuing a drug alert for Cranbrook. IH says this follows multiple reports of overdoses with… Source
Ellis Ross, MLA Skeena, has an office right next to mine at the Legislature. We joke and kid around from time to time but he isn’t joking when it comes to building opportunity for indigenous communities. You gotta love his pure spirit and colorful way of expression. Power Play Faceoff: …
Monday, Feb 24th was Mining Day in BC. As the Opposition Critic for Energy and Mines, this was my salute to the mining industry in BC and statement on the key role mining has in our transition to a cleaner economy. Source
The 2020 Special Olympics Canada Winter Games start today in Thunder Bay, Ontario. Best of luck to all 143 Special Olympics British Columbia athletes competing with pride, including the Cranbrook, Kimberley and Fernie athletes who are there! So proud to cheer you on!! Opening ceremonies are today at 3:45 p.m. …
Recognizing Anti-Bullying Day in BC. Pink Shirts and a message that bullying will not be tolerated and we all stand behind respecting one another. Source
Uncertainty indeed. I would dare say the “uncertainty and commodity prices” are not just a global issue rather a lot of uncertainty is domestic. Teck withdraws application for Frontier oilsands mine | CBC NewsVancouver-based Teck Resources has withdrawn its application to build a massive oilsands project in northern Alberta. Source
Helping out with the Senior Heritage Day Dinner put on by the Kin Club of Cranbrook. Kin Club of Canada is celebrating 100 years and the Cranbrook Chapter is celebrating 70 years. I poured a lot of wine. Source
A good summary on Budget 2020 NEWS RELEASE: Nothing for Job Creators and Employers in NDP Budget: ICBASmall businesses – including thousands in construction – looking for relief from higher taxes, suffocating Source
Yellowstone to Yukon (Y2Y) here we come. This decision is the shape of things to come so get used to it. In no time we will all be on the outside looking in. The BC NDP where given the ball by the Feds to include a socio-economic element to Caribou …
Some good news for your Friday afternoon… Congratulations to Blue Lake Forest Education Society (operates Columbia Outdoor School), Cranbrook Kimberley Hospice Society and Fernie Child Care Society! These organizations will be receiving $48,000, $7,515 and $11,600, respectively, from BC's Community Gaming Grants Program. Each organization will receive a notification letter …