Local News

Plastic bag ban gets thumbs up at public meeting

One dissenting voice among majority of approvals

Jun 5, 2019 9:30 AM Read more >

Trail RCMP nab another impaired driver

Driver gets 90-day driving prohibition and vehicle impounded for 30 days

Jun 5, 2019 9:00 AM Read more >

Small fires pop up around Kootenays

Fire danger is still low to moderate in most of the southeast Interior

Jun 5, 2019 9:00 AM Read more >

Bear put down in West Trail

Communal bear-proof garbage bin in Glenmerry, another coming to Sunningdale

Jun 5, 2019 7:30 AM Read more >

Suspect facing arson charges connected to East Trail fire

In another call, police respond to assault at pub

Jun 4, 2019 7:30 AM Read more >

With sustainability efforts well underway, Rossland community organizer calls it a day

Ann Damude helped found Arts Council, promoted local sustainability programs for years

Jun 4, 2019 5:30 AM Read more >

12 years later, an activist roots for Rossland plastic bag ban

Tracey Saxby helped kick-start Canada’s first drive to ban single-use bags

Jun 3, 2019 2:30 PM Read more >

Smoke from Alberta wildfires shrouds East Kootenay towns

Air quality health index rating for the Cranbrook area showing moderate risk to health

May 31, 2019 10:30 AM Read more >

Storms spark small fires in West Kootenay

Two lightning-caused fires reported after storm front moves through area

May 31, 2019 8:30 AM Read more >

Tofino’s ‘Mushroom Man’ wins Top Chef Canada Season 7

Chef Paul Moran of 1909 Kitchen at Tofino Resort + Marina won the $100,000 prize and Top Chef title.

May 31, 2019 6:00 AM Read more >