British Columbia is experiencing an unprecedented rise in overdoses. In response to this, Premier Christy Clark announced Wednesday a newly-formed Joint Task Force on Overdose Response headed by provincial health officer Dr. Perry Kendall and Clayton Pecknold, director of police services. Other members are still being determined...

Taking place Aug. 13 and 14, from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., the Columbia Basin Culture Tour allows you to explore artists' studios, museums, art galleries and heritage sites during this free, self-guided event. Travel to studios and archives that aren't normally open, see demonstrations, new exhibitions and collections or meet people...

Pigs will most likely fly before the English rock band Pink Floyd returns to the stage to perform their progressive and psychedelic music in front of fans. However, right here in beautiful downtown Nelson, at the unique Capitol Theatre, PIGS – Canada’s Most Authentic Pink Floyd Tribute band will give Floydsters a taste of...

Online registration for bussing remains open!  Over 1,050 students are already registered for bussing for the 2016/2017 school year.  To register your child(ren) visit www.sd20.bc.ca and on the main page you will find the link to our Transportation Registration System. Fees will increase as of August 1st so please register now to ensure a seat on the bus.  […]

“Chimo” is a word expressing friendship and greeting. It was borrowed from Inuktitut and adopted in 1946 by the Royal Canadian Engineers as a greeting between their members. Now Chimo will be the name of a new day-use cabin in the Rossland Range Recreation Site chosen by a volunteer crew of Combat Engineers, both serving […]

UBC researchers have determined that certain facial features, not the expression, influence whether people think someone is trustworthy. UBC psychology professor Stephen Porter, who teaches psychology at UBC’s Okanagan campus, and PhD student Alysha Baker, recently completed two studies determining that people often make judgments of trustworthiness based solely on the face. “Our findings in […]

Over 2015/16, Columbia Basin residents and communities benefited from the more than $31 million in programs and services delivered by Columbia Basin Trust, helping residents as they work to strengthen the region’s social, economic and environmental well-being. The Trust’s revenues reached $48 million over the year, a substantial...

TMTV in Nelson is reporting that two men were treated for injuries after being knocked unconscious during a lightning storm at a logging operation northwest of the Heritage City Tuesday. TMTV reports the men were hooking up a cable while logging when the lightning hit and knocked both men unconscious. One man received head lacerations […]

The owners of Endless Adventure in Crescent Valley are spearheading a drive to help raise funds for the Kootenay chapter of the BC Search and Rescue Association (BCSARA). Andrea and Chris Ryman believe they can alleviate pressure on these volunteers who give time to provide their extremely important service to everyone who enjoys active recreation. […]

The BC Wildfire Service continues to remind the public that the use of fireworks is banned in the Southeast Fire Centre. The warning is part of the Category 2 and Category 3 open burning prohibitions implemented earlier this year to help reduce wildfire risks. "Setting off fireworks is considered to be a high-risk activity,...