As the impacts of climate change become more evident, building climate resilience is essential for the future of the Columbia Basin. To support residents and communities in taking action and adapting to these changes, the Columbia Basin Climate Source website has been updated with a more user-friendly design. The site—a Columbia Basin Trust initiative developed […]

April Speaker Series with Richard McCrea: Honeybees & Other Pollinators Join us for a fascinating journey into the world of Honeybees & Other Pollinators with biologist Richard McCrea at the Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre, at 6 pm on Thursday, April 24th. With decades of experience in life sciences—including ecology, entomology, botany, and palynology—Richard brings a deep appreciation and personal […]

Selkirk College will be closing its learning centres in Kaslo and Nakusp later this year as it addresses financial challenges in the post-secondary sector. Recent federal restrictions on international student recruitment have led to a loss of $9 million in revenue for the 2025/26 fiscal year for Selkirk College. The closures come after careful consideration […]

Keep your windshield free of distractions, your hands on your wheel, and your dog secured in a passenger seat. BC Highway Patrol wants you to avoid getting a ticket for preventable behaviour. On April 9, 2025, a driver on Lougheed Highway near Production Way in Burnaby, BC, was issued a ticket for driving while controls […]

The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) is undertaking an extensive 9-1-1 improvement project to align with the federal move to the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) based Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG911) program rolling out in 2025. The project focuses on the improvement of GIS address and roads data throughout the RDCK. The NG911 system will […]

 In a world where information moves fast, being informed can make all the difference. The City of Castlegar encourages residents to take two simple steps to stay aware, prepared, and connected—when it matters most! Start by downloading Voyent Alert!, a free mobile app—or access it through your web browser to sign up—for real-time emergency alerts based […]

The Ootischenia Community Society welcomed over 100 excited children and their families to its annual Easter celebration on Saturday, April 12th. The event was a huge success, filled with laughter, fun, and of course—plenty of Easter eggs! Children eagerly scoured the grounds in search of hidden eggs, which they later exchanged for festive goodie bags. […]

Submitted by a group of Rossland Summit School parents As Canadians, children across the country are offered education in Canada’s two official languages – English and French. In School District 20 (SD20), there is a Late French Immersion (LFI) program available at Rossland Summit School. This program is currently limited to a select number of […]

After days of intensive work in special mediation, the B.C. General Employees’ Union (BCGEU) is pleased to announce a breakthrough aimed at resolving the ongoing Kootenay Lake Ferry strike. Both the union and Western Pacific Marine (WPM) have agreed to submit remaining matters to special mediator Vince Ready for a binding recommendation. As a result, […]

There is a lot more to RV towing than simply hooking up your trailer or loading your camper and making sure that the rear lights work. Before you get started, the three major concerns to understand include having the right driver’s licence, knowing if your brakes are sufficient to get you stopped and how much […]