One more step toward potential merger of six credit unions
Boards of Directors for Six Credit Unions in the Kootenay, Columbia Valley and Boundary Regions Agree to Proceed with Regulatory Application for Consent to Present Merger to Members. Approval of the business case for the merger is a significant milestone in the process. The Boards of Directors for the six credit unions...
Skyrocketing rent pushes modest apartments out of reach for most lower-income Canadians
In nearly every neighbourhood, in all parts of Canada, the hourly wage needed to afford an apartment rental is far above minimum wages and rising quickly, according to a new study released today by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA). There are no neighbourhoods in Canada’s biggest cities (Greater Toronto Area...
OP-ED: Why Does Vancouver Council Hate Renters?
By Chris Gardner, President, Independent Contractors and Businesses Association In the race for worst city council in British Columbia, Victoria gets most of the media buzz. It’s no wonder why, given Victoria’s debates over such stupid ideas as trying to ding veterans to pay for Remembrance Day, trying to ban the iconic...
Strong, vibrant communities benefit everyone
Since being established in 1969, Kootenay Savings has made it a priority to make a lasting and meaningful impact in the Kootenays. “Year after year, through grants, donations, sponsorships, bursaries and more, Kootenay Savings invests a good portion of our prots back into the communities we serve," said ,” Kootenay Savings...
B.C.’s strong economy, ‘AAA’ rating affirmed by all major credit rating agencies
British Columbia’s economy continues to lead the country as the only province in Canada rated "AAA" by all three international credit rating agencies. B.C.’s strong position is confirmed with Fitch’s credit rating report, the third and final international rating for the year. “Our government is building an economy that benefits...
West Kootenay chosen for rural immigration project
West Kootenay employers will benefit from a new federal pilot aimed at bringing immigrants to smaller communities. The Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot, announced last week, named eleven Canadian communities who would benefit from increased immigration to address local economic development needs. Among those selected was...
BC's Indigenous Leaders remain opposed to TMX
In spite of today’s federal cabinet approval of the controversial project, Indigenous leaders from across BC remain staunchly opposed to the Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion (TMX) and have vowed that it will never get built. The federal government was forced to redo consultation with First Nations after a unanimous Federal...
Austin Engineering presents further work on dam safety
Austin Engineering Ltd. and its research partners are taking their findings on how dams respond during earthquakes to an international audience this week when they present at The International Commission on Large Dams (ICOLD). The Trail, BC engineering firm, Selkirk College, FortisBC, and the University of British Columbia ...
Ontario’s Deficit Reduction Strategy Mirrors Previous, Unsuccessful Attempts
This study analyzes the first budget of the new Progressive Conservative government in Ontario, tabled in early April 2019, to assess the extent to which it reflects either a fundamental shift in fiscal policy from the policies of the Ford government’s predecessors, or continuity with the fiscal policies of the McGuinty and...
