On Friday, January 2, and Saturday, January 3, the discharge rates from Arrow Lakes Reservoir will fluctuate.  When combined with the outflows from the Kootenay River, Columbia River levels at Birchbank will increase by 1.4 metres (4.6 feet). Please make safety your top priority when planning activities near the Columbia River. For up-to-date reservoir elevation […]

The VISAC Gallery is pleased to invite residents and visitors to join them in kicking off a stunning exhibit, reflecting the mountain heart of the Kootenays, “Within the White Sphere”. This show features the photography of Rossland’s Taylor Clark and will be on display at the VISAC January 12 to February 12. A community reception to launch the […]

By Rackeb Tesfaye and Nicolas Fillion of Simon Fraser University As Canadian federal election candidates prepared for their final debate in April 2025, youth across the country were preparing for collaborative conversations around timely and potentially divisive issues for the National Ethics Bowl at the Canadian Museum of Human Rights in Winnipeg. Ethics Bowl Canada […]

B.C. expertise helps lead future of wildland firefighting in Canada In 2025, the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) worked tirelessly with people and communities to fight wildfires and build community resilience throughout the province. “We’re coming off our second-worst wildfire season in Canadian history,” said Ravi Parmar, Minister of Forests. “From technology to equipment and training, […]

Black Productions is excited to announce auditions for its 2026 spring production of Mean Girls:  The Musical, taking place Jan. 24 and 25 at Selkirk College. Adults aged 18 and over are invited to audition for this high-energy musical comedy based on the iconic 2004 film that defined a generation. With a book by Tina […]

Serious drivers treat driving as a skill that can be measured, reviewed, and improved. Everyone is at risk for developing bad driving habits over time and if we let them become our default setting we might not make changes until it is too late. Just because you are a better than average driver, it doesn’t […]

BC Hydro crews have responded to over 61,000 trouble calls in 2025 – and some were anything but ordinary. From birds and beavers to fishing lines and cicadas, here are a few of the year’s most memorable incidents: Godzilla in the grid: In December, three major storms swept across B.C. The last one even sent […]

Parents throughout British Columbia have spoken, choosing Noah as the year’s most beloved name for newborns. The name Noah took first place this year, with 198 more choices of Noah than last year’s most popular name, Oliver. Noah took first place in 2022 and 2023. According to B.C.’s Vital Statistics Agency, the top 10 baby names in British […]

E-Comm releases its annual top ten list reminding the public to keep 9-1-1 lines free for emergencies only When a store refuses to return your air fryer, an airline fines your oversized carry-on, or your dishwasher breaks, 9-1-1 is not the appropriate number to call. E-Comm is reminding British Columbians that 9-1-1 is for emergencies, […]

These nine gorgeous puppies were born and lovingly raised in a KAAP foster home, where they’ve been surrounded by care, cuddles and early socialization from day one. Their mama is a sweet yellow Lab mix, and while dad is a mystery, we suspect he may have Catahoula and/or Australian Shepherd traits—so expect smart, loyal pups […]