On Oct. 19, at approximately 4:36 p.m., Castlegar RCMP received a report of an aggressive bear near a school playground in Castlegar, B.C. The caller reported that the collared bear had charged two young children and an adult male. Frontline officers attended the area and located the bear. Upon police arrival, the bear initially ran toward […]

Castlegar RCMP is updating the public that the female reported missing on September 1, 2026, has been located deceased. The death is deemed non-criminal and the investigation has been turned over to the BC Coroners Service. Castlegar RCMP extends its condolences to the female’s family and friends during this difficult time, and no further information will be released

Columbia Basin Trust and JA British Columbia (JABC) are offering Basin youth opportunities to take part in after-school programming that provides hands-on business-development experience. “These programs enable youth to explore entrepreneurship and the business world and consider if they might wish to pursue it as a career path,” said Angie Elsmore, Manager, Special Initiatives, Columbia […]

Whether or not the rumoured Super El Niño delivers, ski season in the Kootenays starts Nov. 7 with Team GIVE’R Freeride Club’s fourth annual movie night. Returning to the Bailey Theatre in Trail, this signature fundraiser features The Way Out, the newest film from Matchstick Productions, and a night of pizza, prizes, and poster signings […]

A structure fire on Black Bear Road in Rossland drew nine Rossland firefighters and 12 more from Trail Sunday morning, according to Kootenay Boundary Region Fire Rescue (KBRFR) Captain Grant Tyson. Tyson said the call came in at 10:51 a.m., with fire crews arriving eight minutes later, at 10:59 a.m. “The home was heavily involved […]

Editorial Note:  Readers may notice that this is the first statement we have published from any BC political party or candidate; that is because it’s the first one we’ve received. We have not published any of the press releases from other parties so far because we refuse to publish material based on attacks on others, […]

The leaders’ debate is tonight, Wednesday, October 14, from 6:15 to 8 p.m. Pacific time, on Global BC, CBC, CTV, CITY TV, CHEK and CPAC. It streams live on CBC British Columbia YouTube, Global News YouTube, Global BC YouTube and globalnews.ca/bc. David Eby, Lorne Doerkson and Emily Lowan take part. An Ipsos poll released Tuesday […]

With the days getting shorter, many students may be heading to school while it’s still dark outside. A few simple precautions can help make that morning walk safer. For students: Be seen. Wear bright or reflective clothing and consider carrying a flashlight or light. Use sidewalks and crosswalks. Cross at marked intersections whenever possible and […]

The Castlegar RCMP is investigating a break and enter at a local business in the 1500-block of Columbia Avenue that resulted in the theft of multiple sets of tires and rims valued at more than $10,000. On October 7, 2026, Castlegar RCMP received a report of a break and enter that occurred just after midnight. Surveillance footage captured multiple […]

After seven years of determination, setbacks and legal battles, this historic youth climate case is finally going to trial! On October 26, fifteen young Canadians will enter a federal courtroom in Vancouver for the start of La Rose v. His Majesty the King — the first youth-led climate trial in Canadian history. Their journey to trial has been […]