#Kootenay

Community groups across the province will be impacted by decision to cancel online Rotary Bingo The provincial government's Gaming Policy Enforcement Branch (GPEB) has effectively shut down the Rotary Community Online Bingo. As of Aug. 25, the GPEB policy on Charitable Licensing reverted back to its pre-COVID rules and will no longer issue bingo…

The British Columbia Lottery Corporation has sent out another successful year in terms of lottery winnings in the Province of B.C. In its annual report, the Crown agency reveals that in 2022, local lottery players have cashed out over CA$802 million in prizes. Resulting in more than 100 million winning tickets sold at provincial retailers or online…

steve@columbiavalleypioneer.com The B.C. Gaming Policy Enforcement Branch (GPEB) is reverting back its pre-COVID-19 pandemic rules and will not renew or extend a temporary gaming license that had let a group of Kootenay Rotary Clubs (including Invermere) run their wildly-popular online bingo program. The branch had first changed its rules to…

If you enjoy cycling through the great outdoors and enjoying the beauties of nature, then you have to go to Canada. Canada is filled with scenic vistas and amazing cycling routes. On top of that, it has incredible entertainment venues, especially for the fans of casino gaming. So, if you have weeks to spare and want to go on a big cycling trip then…

Kootenay Gambling Support is trying to bring more awareness to the fact that online gambling has significantly increased since the pandemic began. To that end, they are hosting a Gambling Awareness campaign in March 2022. The Online Prevalence Gambling Study 2020 found that first-time online gamblers found that the convenience, 24/7 availability…

The Rotary Club of Kimberley has been participating with other Kootenay Rotary clubs in Rotary Online Bingo all this spring and into summer. These bingos happen every Friday night and can be played from the comfort of your own home. All of the information, including how to play and how to buy tickets can be found at this website: https/ And it's…