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Pets often exhibit signs of CO exposure before humans do! Early warning signs of CO exposure that pet owners can watch out for include drowsiness, uncoordinated movements and vomiting.

It might be more than separation anxiety: Know the signs of CO exposure in your furry friend

  • Oct 31, 2022
Jumpstart your career at the free Cranbrook Career and Post-Secondary Education Event Sept. 8.

Jumpstart your future at a career and education event just for the Kootenays

FREE Cranbrook Career and Post-Secondary Education Event is live and in-person Sept. 8

  • Aug 15, 2022
What will you find at Nick's Feedway? High-quality animal feed for chickens, horses, sheep, goats, pigs, llamas, pigeons, ducks, dogs, cats and the list goes on.

New owners, same great products + service for local pets and livestock

Nick’s Feed Centre in Grand Forks welcomes new owners

  • Aug 8, 2022
Carbon monoxide is an odourless, tasteless, invisible gas that’s difficult to detect, and exposure can be deadly. In vacation rentals, CO safety is such a priority that some rental organizations provide smoke and CO alarms to eligible hosts at no cost.

7 ways to prevent CO exposure in your vacation rental

From beautiful beaches to world famous hikes, there’s no denying that B.C.…

  • Jul 11, 2022
Carbon monoxide is an odourless, tasteless, invisible gas that’s difficult to detect, and exposure can be deadly. In vacation rentals, CO safety is such a priority that some rental organizations provide smoke and CO alarms to eligible hosts at no cost.
Many Canadians say that they install steel doors to boost the security of their houses, since these units are the best for your house’s safety. But is this the only benefit you get when choosing steel doors for your front entrance? It’s far from it.

Steel entry doors: Why are they your best replacement units?

Are you planning to replace your old drafty wood doors and want…

  • Jul 4, 2022
Many Canadians say that they install steel doors to boost the security of their houses, since these units are the best for your house’s safety. But is this the only benefit you get when choosing steel doors for your front entrance? It’s far from it.
Photo credit: Kamloops Immigrant Services

Get Moving with Your Community this June

Download the ParticipACTION app, track your activity + help your community compete to win $100K!

  • May 30, 2022
Photo credit: Kamloops Immigrant Services
Originally from Cranbrook, Robert Yost is an emergency management volunteer with the Canadian Red Cross.

The Choices We Make: The Story of a Red Cross volunteer

By Gurpreet Somal “That’s the moment I’ll never forget. When I first…

  • May 9, 2022
Originally from Cranbrook, Robert Yost is an emergency management volunteer with the Canadian Red Cross.
Staff at Foundry Vancouver-Granville, operated by Providence Health Care. One of many Foundry centre across BC that provide integrated health services to young people like Aslam and Lee. Jeff Topham photo.

Foundry supports youth in living a good life

Free and confidential health and wellness supports for BC youth ages 12 to 24 – online and in-person

  • May 2, 2022
Staff at Foundry Vancouver-Granville, operated by Providence Health Care. One of many Foundry centre across BC that provide integrated health services to young people like Aslam and Lee. Jeff Topham photo.
Through a confidential application process, KidSport provides grants to kids aged 18 and under (from families facing financial barriers) to help cover the cost of registration fees for a season of sport. Visit kidsport.ca to learn more.

Let’s play! Grants help Kootenay kids get off the sidelines

Every year, KidSport pays registration fees for low-income families, so ALL kids can play

  • Dec 13, 2021
Through a confidential application process, KidSport provides grants to kids aged 18 and under (from families facing financial barriers) to help cover the cost of registration fees for a season of sport. Visit kidsport.ca to learn more.
Murray Rankin, Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation with Louis De Jaeger, Métis Nation British Columbia Acting Vice-President, Director for Region 2 (Lower Mainland) and the Minister of Economic Development and Natural Resources at the Louis Riel Day proclamation, 2021. Derek Robitaille photo.

Métis building strong future, based on long history in BC

Over 22,000 Métis are registered in BC, with 90,000 self-identifying as Métis on the last census

  • Nov 29, 2021
Murray Rankin, Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation with Louis De Jaeger, Métis Nation British Columbia Acting Vice-President, Director for Region 2 (Lower Mainland) and the Minister of Economic Development and Natural Resources at the Louis Riel Day proclamation, 2021. Derek Robitaille photo.
Sue Stewart [left] and Riley Severinski [Right]. Jeff Weddell Photography.

20-year hospital journey inspires a legacy

Riley was just a six-week-old infant when her mom, Sue, was told…

  • Oct 4, 2021
Sue Stewart [left] and Riley Severinski [Right]. Jeff Weddell Photography.
Career Fair

5 reasons your career search just got easier

Black Press Virtual Career and Post-Secondary Education Event comes to the Kootenays

  • Aug 30, 2021
Career Fair
Career Fair

5 reasons your career search just got easier

Black Press Virtual Career and Post-Secondary Education Event comes to the Kootenays

  • Aug 23, 2021
Career Fair
Career Fair

5 reasons your career search just got easier

Black Press Virtual Career and Post-Secondary Education Event comes to the Kootenays

  • Aug 16, 2021
Career Fair
Career Fair

5 reasons your career search just got easier

Black Press Virtual Career and Post-Secondary Education Event comes to the Kootenays

  • Aug 9, 2021
Career Fair
Interior Health's 310-MHSU number connects callers directly to the closest mental health and substance use centre in their community.

How to access local mental health and wellness supports with a single phone number

Mental health and substance use supports are available through Interior Health

  • Aug 9, 2021
Interior Health's 310-MHSU number connects callers directly to the closest mental health and substance use centre in their community.
Interior Health's new 310-MHSU number connects callers directly to the closest mental health and substance use centre in their community.

Access local mental health and wellness services with a single phone number!

Improving access to mental health and substance use services is a key priority for Interior Health

  • Jun 28, 2021
Interior Health's new 310-MHSU number connects callers directly to the closest mental health and substance use centre in their community.
Through fundraisers like Jean Up, BC Children’s Hospital Foundation supports the hospital's world-leading experts who are working relentlessly to improve the lives of children like India.

A family navigates childhood cancer through the pandemic

Jean Up this May and help kids get out of their hospital gowns and back into their jeans

  • May 3, 2021
Through fundraisers like Jean Up, BC Children’s Hospital Foundation supports the hospital's world-leading experts who are working relentlessly to improve the lives of children like India.
Thariq

After battling cancer, a family rallies to help others in need

Register today for the RBC Race for the Kids: Home Edition

  • Apr 5, 2021
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Cameron Bulger was diagnosed with brain cancer at age 6 and passed away 2 1/2 years later. While BC Children’s Hospital is home to experts leading the way in treating the most aggressive cancers, a devastating 20 per cent of children who are diagnosed with cancer will not survive the next five years.

A childhood story of love, loss and hope

Supporting the fight to conquer childhood illnesses

  • Dec 21, 2020
Cameron Bulger was diagnosed with brain cancer at age 6 and passed away 2 1/2 years later. While BC Children’s Hospital is home to experts leading the way in treating the most aggressive cancers, a devastating 20 per cent of children who are diagnosed with cancer will not survive the next five years.