Pet overpopulation has been an increasing concern across the province, especially in rural communities where cats may roam outdoors and reproduce rapidly. Both the BC SPCA West Kootenay in Castlegar and BC SPCA East Kootenay in Cranbrook have noted significant overpopulation problems in the region and have been inundated with requests to take in a […]

Join us this Remembrance Day for our annual Remembrance Day mini-film fest. This year, our curated selection of National Film Board of Canada films explores the themes of duty and doubt. The stories told move us beyond the traditional battlefield depictions and explore the human cost, moral dilemmas, and political tensions that affected Canada through […]

Selkirk College is opening its doors to the community, inviting anyone considering further education to discover programs that match their goals and interests, explore career pathways, and experience college life firsthand. Open House takes place on Friday, Nov. 13, at the Castlegar Campus from 10 am to 2 pm. Everyone is welcome, including high school students […]

The BC RCMP is pleased to announce the upcoming launch of Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1) as part of a phased transition led by E-Comm 9-1-1. The federally mandated transition to NG9-1-1 replaces the decades old infrastructure, laying the foundation for faster and more informed communication in emergency situations. During this initial phase of the migration to NG9-1-1, […]