Editorial Note:  Readers may notice that this is the first statement we have published from any BC political party or candidate; that is because it’s the first one we’ve received. We have not published any of the press releases from other parties so far because we refuse to publish material based on attacks on others, […]

The leaders’ debate is tonight, Wednesday, October 14, from 6:15 to 8 p.m. Pacific time, on Global BC, CBC, CTV, CITY TV, CHEK and CPAC. It streams live on CBC British Columbia YouTube, Global News YouTube, Global BC YouTube and globalnews.ca/bc. David Eby, Lorne Doerkson and Emily Lowan take part. An Ipsos poll released Tuesday […]

With the days getting shorter, many students may be heading to school while it’s still dark outside. A few simple precautions can help make that morning walk safer. For students: Be seen. Wear bright or reflective clothing and consider carrying a flashlight or light. Use sidewalks and crosswalks. Cross at marked intersections whenever possible and […]

After seven years of determination, setbacks and legal battles, this historic youth climate case is finally going to trial! On October 26, fifteen young Canadians will enter a federal courtroom in Vancouver for the start of La Rose v. His Majesty the King — the first youth-led climate trial in Canadian history. Their journey to trial has been […]

The BC SPCA announced the winners of the 18th annual Wildlife-in-Focus photography contest on October 9, recognizing the top three winners in both Backyard Habitats and Wild Settings categories. The judges of the Wildlife-in-Focus photography contest had a difficult time again this year choosing the top three winners in each category:  Backyard Habitats, highlighting humans’ […]

Recent polling conducted by Stratcom* on behalf of the BC SPCA shows that 91.7 per cent of British Columbians believe animal control bylaws and their enforcement are important for community public safety, with the majority (67.1 per cent) agreeing that animal control bylaws are a good use of local government tax revenue. “A safe, healthy […]

Columbia Basin residents can learn about themselves, their region, its past and its people by being engaged through arts and culture.To help make this happen, 123 arts and culture projects are receiving more than $542,000 in 2026/27 from Columbia Basin Trust. The funding is distributed through the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance (CKCA), a project of […]

Residents are advised that planned maintenance work at the Arrow Lakes Pumphouse will require a temporary change to the City of Castlegar’s backup water supply source from Friday, Oct. 9 to Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026. Under normal operations, City water is pumped from the Arrow Lakes Pumphouse. During the maintenance period, the City will temporarily […]

Starting in October, the Trail & District Arts Council brings you another amazing season of live performances at The Bailey. Our season starts on October 6 with Quartetto Gelato, a virtuosic classical quartet known for its eclectic shows featuring romantic ballads, blazing Romani tunes and forgotten music, all brought to life with multi-instrument mastery. Then the Pulitzer Prize […]

BC Timber Sales (BCTS) is finalizing harvest plans for 120 hectares of ancient and old-growth forests in critical Southern Mountain Caribou habitat after their deferral status was deleted. The proposed logging will clearcut over 100 hectares of Technical Advisory Panel (TAP)-recommended old growth deferrals adjacent to the Foster Arm Protected area in the Northern Monashee […]