Vancouver-based company Teck Resources announced today that it has come to an agreement in which it admits to almost a century of pollution in the Upper Columbia River through its Trail operations. Spokesman Richard Deane said the agreement is actually good news for Teck. “This litigation will ultimately what restoration, if any, is needed to […]

Three reports offered city council at its regular meeting Tuesday night mean great news for Castlegar’s commercial community. The reports, presented by director of planning and development Phil Markin, request development permits and a zoning amendment to allow for two huge expansions and a brand-new car dealership. Mitchell...

Castlegar RCMP have apologized for startling downtown residents Saturday evening by discharging a gun to dispatch a bear that was dangerously close to pedestrians and homes. Police Cpl. Debbie Postnikoff said police received several bear complaints throughout the evening, but every time they attended, the bear in question was...

Some city businesses may even qualify retroactively for a tax exemption aimed at encouraging local businesses to renovate and upgrade, if council gives the bylaw third and final readings. The bylaw, first presented to city council at its regular meeting July 10, would see business owners pay far less tax on increased assessment...

The Kootenay-Boundary region is a hotbed of entrepreneurial spirit, talent and creativity that continues to hatch innovative small businesses. While great ideas and enterprise are here in abundance, the legal steps required to translate ideas into a fully operational and functional businesses can be a major hurdle. Launching...

The union representing workers at Heritage Credit Union and HG Insurance in Castlegar and Slocan Park issued a deadline to the employer Thursday. USW Local 1-405 Financial Secretary Jeff Bromley said in a written press release issued a deadline of 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, September 5 to get a deal in place, or else. “We seemed to […]

Between 60 and 70 people attended a public open house last night (Wednesday) in Ootischenia last night, as Fortis BC unveiled its plans for a proposed $16-million operations centre at 120 Ootischenia Road, according to Fortis spokesman Blair Weston. “Largely, people support the project,” he said. “There are concerns about traffic flow in the area […]

Ed. Note: The following is a press release issued byt The City of Castlegar regarding a public meeting slated for Sept. 4 at 6 p.m. at the Community Forum (beside City Hall): The council of the City of Castlegar wishes to establish a revitalization tax exemption program in order to create an economic stimulus that will encourage...

Recent comments by Coun. Cary Fisher and Coun. Jill Spearn—regarding Brenda Trenholme's appeal to subdivide her Happy Valley property—taste like a slice of logical swiss cheese on a slab of imagination tofu. And you'll need a pinch of salt for the cracker too. Sure, sure, everyone's in favour of local agriculture. Just not ...

Employees at Heritage Credit Union and HG Insurance in Castlegar and Slocan Park soundly rejected a last offer vote and now are once again in a legal strike position. Workers voted 76 percent not to accept the final offer proposed by Heritage Credit Union and HG Insurance. “This result qualifies our position that the most important issue  […]