Homeowners and businesses in rural British Columbia will soon benefit from new water meters that will help small communities save water and increase resiliency during droughts, while lowering costs for people who use less water. “Drinking water is an incredibly precious resource,” said Brittny Anderson, Minister of State for Local Governments and Rural Communities. “Small […]

BC Ombudsperson Jay Chalke has released a new report finding that the provincial government unjustly required some workers to repay the $1,000 BC Emergency Benefit for Workers (BCEBW) – and later refused to correct the unfairness, despite previously fixing another nearly identical problem. The BCEBW was introduced by the province in 2020 to support people […]

Following last week’s federal election, Neighbours United congratulates all newly elected Members of Parliament in the Kootenays, across British Columbia, and throughout Canada. We urge our elected leaders to work together across party lines to ensure all Canadians have access to clean air and water, a healthy environment, and a strong economy. By caring for […]

Comic Creators! Youth Comic Workshop Series with Erin Shuttleworth Unleash Your Inner Comic Artist! The Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre is thrilled to present a 3-Session Youth Comic Workshop Series with talented artist Erin Shuttleworth! If you love comics, drawing, and storytelling, this is your chance to bring your ideas to life on the page! […]

On May 4, 2025 the Nelson Police Department executed a high-risk search warrant on a residence located on View Street, near Kootenay Lake Hospital, according to a press release issued Monday.  The search warrant was authorized after an illicit drug and illegal firearms investigation was completed by members of the NPD. Given the nature of […]

Teagan Kendrick named this year’s winner of the Michael Garteig Trophy as the BCHL’s Top Goaltender. Kendrick, from Spruce Grove, Alberta has played with Smoke Eaters for the past 3 seasons. Teagan had a strong 2024-25 regular season, playing 35 games and posting a record of 23-8-0 with .915 Save % and 2.69 goals against […]

Currently, the Genelle fire station is still officially scheduled for closure on June 25, 2025, but we will keep working to change this. Community efforts have made progress, and a decision on an extension is expected to be made on May 20 at the next RDKB East End Services Committee meeting. Volunteers will be canvassing door-to-door […]

The Province of British Columbia has declared Friday, May 2, 2025, an official day of remembrance and mourning for the victims of the tragedy at the Lapu Lapu Day Festival in Vancouver on April 26, 2025. Eleven people were killed and dozens more injured while celebrating Filipino culture and history in a senseless attack at […]

United Steelworkers union (USW) Local 1-405 members at StellerVista Credit Union in the Castlegar and Slocan Park branches in British Columbia have put up picket lines. For the unionized credit union employees, the employer’s proposed wage freeze for two years and the reduction of benefits and provisions that have been in the collective agreement for […]

After leading his team to the fourth-best record in the BCHL regular season, this year’s winner of the Joe Tennant Memorial Trophy for Coach of the Year is Trail Smoke Eaters General Manager & Head Coach, Tim Fragle. “I am incredibly honoured to receive this award, especially when you are chosen by your fellow coaching […]