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RCR announces new lifts for Fernie, Kimberley, Kicking Horse resorts

Resorts of the Canadian Rockies (RCR) made the major announcement on Monday, May 11 that they will be installing new chairlifts at Fernie Alpine Resort (FAR), Kicking Horse Mountain Resort and Kimberley Alpine Resort (KAR). These new lifts, made by manufacturer Leitner Poma, are scheduled to be built in 2026 and 2027. “This is a

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4 Canadians connected to hantavirus cruise ship isolating on Vancouver Island

Four Canadians who arrived in B.C. after being on the cruise ship struck by hantavirus are now isolating in the Island Health region, provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says. The four arrived at Victoria International Airport Sunday evening, Henry told media during a second update in two days on Monday (May 11). Henry gave

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$12M coming from province to support B.C. wood products

Forests Minister Ravi Parmar announced $12 million from the province to help B.C.’s forest sector. Parmar said the funding falls under two streams, market development and wood-first initiatives. He added the two streams are designed to strengthen supply chains, drive demand and create more opportunities for workers and businesses in the province. Parmar announced the

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