Marilyn Boxwell
It may come as quite a surprise to many of us that local businesses and residents of the Nakusp region can gain easy access to a wide range of public information when attempting to successfully make one’s way through the maze of governmental, crown corporation and community based programs and services which are available to us upon request.
The fact is, Service BC delivers hundreds of programs and services to residents, businesses and visitors in person, online and over the telephone.
For over 150 years, Government Agents were considered a vibrant part of what today is recognized as a friendly and knowledgeable staff, now located within 59 B.C. communities. Our local service centre is situated at 204-6th.
Some of the key resources offered in person at this location include small business services, vital statistics, Notary Public, adoption and child protection as well as family support referrals, employment and income assistance, medical services plan and also a convenient bill payment outlet.
BC OnLine is referred to as the e-service delivery channel intended to facilitate products and services on behalf of business customers. Some of the services offered include land title searches, company and also personal property searches.
The Service BC Contact Centre (through Enquiry BC) provides toll-free access to basic information offered on behalf of various ministries, Crown Corporations and also public agencies. A comprehensive list of information and services provided is available for download at www.servicebc.gov.bc.ca or dial 1-800-663-7867 for telephone service.
Administered by the B.C. Government and the Ministry of Labour and Citizens’ Services, the Nakusp offices are open weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 to 4:30 p.m. The local phone number is 250-265-4865 or fax 250-265-3117.
