BC United Leader Kevin Falcon dropped a bombshell Wednesday, moving to suspend his party’s campaign in the upcoming fall election. The deal will see United Leader Falcon suspend his campaign with rumours that MLAs Ian Paton, Peter Milobar and Tom Shypitka, of Cranbrook, will run for the Conservatives, as well as Vancouver-Langara candidate Jaime Stein. […]

The provincial government’s Columbia River Treaty team will host a public virtual information session about the recent agreement-in-principle (AIP) reached between Canada and the United States to modernize the Columbia River Treaty. The virtual information session will be held on Sept. 17, 2024, from 6-7:30 p.m. (Pacific time) and 7-8:30 p.m. (Mountain time). Members of […]

The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB) has announced the launch of its Residential FireSmart Rebate Program, providing an incredible opportunity for residents to enhance the wildfire resiliency of their homes and communities. This initiative is the latest addition to the RDKB’s ongoing efforts to promote FireSmart practices, reinforcing the district’s commitment to wildfire mitigation. […]

Wayne Tamelin, Scott Podovelnikoff, Wendy Podovelnikoff, Scott Minor and PGA Pro Scott Merriam will now have the opportunity to win a Canadian National Championship. The team from Castlegar travelled to Cranbrook to win the British Columbia East RBC PGA Scramble Regional Final last week hosted at St. Eugene Golf Resort. The group finished ahead of 19 […]

On Aug. 20, at 5 a.m, Castlegar RCMP responded to a theft at the Castlegar Hyundai dealership where a witness observed a male steal rims and tires off a vehicle in the lot, according to Cpl. Paul Laughman of the Castlegar RCMP Detachment He said the suspect was observed loading all four wheels into his […]

With the campfire ban being lifted in the Southeast Fire Centre, the province is asking residents to be very careful when out and about this weekend. People are urged to continue to use caution and remain vigilant to prevent human-caused fires when enjoying the outdoors this Labour Day long weekend. Although some areas have benefited […]

This summer, five climate activists in the U.K. were sentenced to four and five years in jail for taking part in nonviolent actions. Their sentences are considerably longer than those recently handed down to people convicted of participating in violent racism-fuelled riots in the U.K., which were on average two years, with some escaping jail […]

Cellphones and other digital devices will be restricted in B.C. schools when students return to school next week as part of a series of actions to keep kids safe and healthy. “Every child in British Columbia should feel safe, supported and engaged when they head back to school next week,” said Premier David Eby. “Our […]

BC Wildfire Service said in a media release that effective at 12 p.m. (noon) PDT on Monday, August 26, 2024, campfires will be allowed in the Southeast Fire Centre. The BC Wildfire Service takes several factors into account before rescinding open burning prohibitions. This includes balancing the needs of the public with the need to […]

On Saturday, August 24, 2024, at approximately 6:45 a.m., RCMP in Sicamous, BC, responded to a report of a single tractor trailer collision. The investigation shows the victim’s truck struck the west end of the bridge as it descended down the hill eastbound onto the bridge. The truck then struck the north side curb of […]