Local News

West Kootenay businesses and organizations support renewable energy

Over 30 West Kootenay businesses & organizations are supporting the transition to renewable energy.

Sep 7, 2017 1:30 AM Read more >

2017 one of the hottest, driest summers on record for Castlegar area

Hot and dry weather continued to dominate throughout the region during August.

Sep 7, 2017 1:30 AM Read more >

Contractor approved for Rossland Museum roof replacement

Rossland council awarded the tender for the Rossland Museum roof replacement to Trail Roofing Ltd.

Sep 6, 2017 3:20 PM Read more >

Recall of tainted pineapple products expanded in BC

The ongoing investigation into hepatitis A virus found in Western Family brand, or unbranded, products has been expanded.

Sep 6, 2017 9:30 AM Read more >

Rossland takes pride in new rainbow crosswalk

The official opening of the city’s rainbow crosswalk was celebrated Tuesday morning.

Sep 5, 2017 1:05 PM Read more >

Fifty-plus cats surrendered to Victoria BC SPCA from single home

It will cost tens of thousands to rehabilitate the animals

Sep 5, 2017 12:00 PM Read more >

Suspect may have been shot during alleged break-in at Castlegar eatery

The suspect is still at large after a break-in at the Chameleon Restaurant.

Sep 4, 2017 4:29 PM Read more >

Suspect possibly injured after firearm discharged during break-in at Castlegar restaurant

Suspect still at large after break-in enter at the Chameleon Restaurant.

Sep 3, 2017 5:20 PM Read more >

UPDATED: Wildfires continue to burn in the area

Residents grapple with evacuation orders and alerts in the region.

Sep 3, 2017 3:40 PM Read more >

Backcountry closed in Rocky Mountain Forest District

Rocky Mountain Natural Resource District is closed due to the extreme fire danger rating

Sep 1, 2017 12:00 PM Read more >