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Rossland receives over $3.6 million for Spokane Street project

Rossland receives over $3.6 million for Spokane Street project

Rossland has received over $3.6 million in federal and provincial funding toward the infrastructure project planned for Spokane Street.
Province funds 2,600 more teachers

Province funds 2,600 more teachers

Deal with B.C. Teachers' Federation totals $330 million to meet court ruling on classroom resources
One home evacuated due to landslide near Ainsworth

One home evacuated due to landslide near Ainsworth

A slide below 3430 Loon Lake Road south of Ainsworth has forced the evacuation of one residence.
New spaces part of BC Parks overhaul

New spaces part of BC Parks overhaul

Reservation system changes, additional park rangers start this summer to protect parks and meet demand
Basin residents happy, plan to stay: Snapshot of 2016 State of the Basin Snapshot

Basin residents happy, plan to stay: Snapshot of 2016 State of the Basin Snapshot

The majority of people living in the area are happy living here and plan to stay, according to the 2016 State of the Basin Snapshot Report.
Deer Park Forestry Service Road closure extended, slide south of New Denver

Deer Park Forestry Service Road closure extended, slide south of New Denver

The Deer Park Forestry Service Road road closure has been extended until next week; a slide south of New Denver has cut off access to homes.
Pet project unveiled for Castlegar

Pet project unveiled for Castlegar

The BC SPCA revealed plans for the new West Kootenay Community Animal Centre Tuesday night.
Budget 2017: Ottawa's housing strategy offers $1 billion a year

Budget 2017: Ottawa's housing strategy offers $1 billion a year

Justin Trudeau government's budget spends on skills development, runs up bigger deficits
Budget 2017: Liberals try to ease anxiety and get Canada ready for the future

Budget 2017: Liberals try to ease anxiety and get Canada ready for the future

Budget 2017: get ready for a changing world
Deer Park Forestry Service Road closed due to washout

Deer Park Forestry Service Road closed due to washout

Deer Park Forestry Service Road has been closed after heavy water flow caused part of the road to slide into the lake at kilometre 7.2.