Province offers guidance to mining and smelting operations during COVID‐19
As challenges caused by novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continue to shift, the B.C. government and Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer (PHO), are taking unprecedented measures to slow transmission. On March 16, 2020, Henry issued an order under the Public Health Act prohibiting gatherings of more than 50 people....
Community Futures: Helping Businesses through the COVID-19 Pandemic
With businesses closing their doors in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the need for business supports is urgent. As a non-profit community economic development organization, Community Futures Central Kootenay is committed to helping businesses and communities through this crisis. Staff have been monitoring government...
COVID-19 Action Plan: B.C.'s first steps to support people, businesses
British Columbians affected by the COVID-19 pandemic will benefit from $5 billion in income supports, tax relief and direct funding for people, businesses and services. "The COVID-19 pandemic challenges our health, our economy and our way of life. People and businesses urgently need support," said Premier John Horgan. "Our ...
Kootenay Savings offers options/relief as COVID crisis evolves
As a member-owned credit union, local decision-making and thriving communities are the cornerstone of who we are. The health and safety of our members, employees and communities are of utmost importance to us. With the extraordinary events around us evolving at a rapid pace, we’re proactively taking precautions against the...
Intefor announces production curtailments in response to COVID crisis
The following is a press release issued by Interfor Wednesday afternoon, describing their actions in response to COVID-19: INTERFOR CORPORATION (“Interfor” or the “Company”) (TSX: IFP) today announced it will implement a number of initiatives in order to adjust its business to operating conditions being impacted by COVID-19. ...
Head of BC Chamber responds to federal/provincial COVID-19
Federal Finance Minister, Bill Morneau, just unveiled the “first phase” of Canada’s “Economic Response Plan” – which includes $27B in direct support and aid to Canadians and $55B in tax deferrals. The federal package includes a number of desired-actions you flagged in our network-wide COVID-19 Business Impact Survey the results...
Teck enacts 'extensive preventative measures' for COVID-19
Teck is implementing extensive preventative measures across its offices and operations in order to safeguard the health of its employees, while continuing to operate safely and responsibly maintain employment and economic activity. All Teck corporate offices have been closed and remote work implemented for all employees able...
Teck Withdraws Regulatory Application for Frontier Project Due to Climate Change policy concerns
On Feb. 23, Teck announced it is withdrawing the Frontier Project from the regulatory review process. Teck CEO and President Don Lindsay has written to the federal Minister of Environment and Climate Change outlining the reasons for the withdrawal. The letter is included below: Letter to Minister Wilkinson Dear Minister:...
Career for Kootenay Carpenter Apprentice
After completing a business degree and working in sales for a decade, Michael Greenfield was more than ready for a change. The mountains were calling, and answering that call led him to a new lifestyle and career that turned out to be exactly what he was looking for. “I knew there was a high demand for carpentry work in the...
After 49 Years, Salvation Army to close Nelson Thrift Store
Next month, due to several mitigating factors, The Salvation Army has decided to close the Thrift Store portion of its community services located at 601 Vernon Street, indefinitely. Salvation Army Lieutenant Michelle Cale recently made the heartbreaking announcement that the final day door will open to the public is Tuesday,...
