Local News

UPDATED: Crews fighting fire near US border

Santa Rosa fire 14 km from Rossland

Jul 28, 2017 11:50 AM Read more >

VIDEO: Entangled sea lion rescued near Tofino

An adult female Steller sea lion was facing a potentially painful and slow death on Cleland Island.

Jul 20, 2017 10:30 AM Read more >

Food-conditioned bear taken out of Millennium Park

A bear decided to hang out in the area and ended up in a tree.

Jul 20, 2017 7:30 AM Read more >

Coming soon: expanded bus service, single multi-zone fare

Bus riders in the West Kootenay Transit System will benefit from extended service on several routes.

Jul 20, 2017 1:30 AM Read more >

Going home: safety tips for your return post-evacuation

Proper steps you can take to make the transition home easier and safer.

Jul 20, 2017 1:30 AM Read more >

Conroy named Minister of Children and Family Development

Kootenay West’s MLA was among the 22 members of the NDP who were sworn in as cabinet ministers.

Jul 19, 2017 10:54 AM Read more >

Rossland duo hope to host off-road triathlon

The off-road triathlon would include a 1,200 metre swim in the Centre Star Gulch reservoir.

Jul 19, 2017 10:30 AM Read more >

Premier John Horgan, NDP cabinet get down to work

NDP’s 22-member cabinet includes minister of mental health

Jul 18, 2017 2:30 PM Read more >

Smoky skies over valley caused by fires in Kamloops and Cariboo Fire Centres

Most of the smoke blanketing the valley is not from local fires.

Jul 17, 2017 4:25 PM Read more >

Expect return of wildfire smoke to Rossland

BC Wildfire Service is expecting smoke from Kamloops and Cariboo fires to drift into the region.

Jul 16, 2017 11:45 AM Read more >