Outcome of injunctions for live music events in Electoral Area H
The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) is providing an update on the injunctions sought for two live music events, The Labour of Love and High Frequency, held during the summer of 2023 in Electoral Area H, near the community of Vallican. Beginning in the summer of 2021, the RDCK Bylaw Enforcement Team received multiple […]
Food Barometer reveals Canadians expect industry-wide transition to sustainable food
Today Sodexo Canada released the results of its second Sustainable Food Barometer. The latest research reveals the majority of consumers are already on this journey and expect an industry-wide, multi-strategy approach in navigating the Canadian transition to a more sustainable diet. Beyond the health benefits, over two fifths of Canadians associate sustainable food with reduced waste […]
Downtown shed fire causes damages but no injuries
No one was injured in a blaze that did roughly $30,000 damage, according to Castlegar Fire Chief Sam Latanzio. “On the evening of Nov. 15 ,CFD was dispatched to a report of a structure fire in the 300 block of 4 Avenue,” Lattanzio said. “Upon arrival, it was noted that there was a fully involved […]
Emergency alert test coming to cellphones, TV, radio
At 1:55 p.m. (Pacific time) on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, a test of the National Public Alerting System will occur to improve public safety in the event of an emergency. The test alert will go to all compatible cellphones, as well as interrupt radio and television broadcasts. The test message to cellphones will read: “This […]
DriveSmart BC: Hit & Run: Protecting Your Interests
Cindy Li was involved in a hit & run crash. She had heard the siren of an approaching fire engine and slowed in preparation to yield to it. While her vehicle was still moving, it was struck from behind by another car. She stopped and spoke to the young male driver that had hit her. […]
Radon: the risks it poses and what to do about it
Radon is a colourless, odourless, radioactive carcinogenic gas that results from the gradual decay of uranium in soils and water. Only by testing can we find out what levels of it are seeping into and accumulating in our homes and workplaces. One hundred residents of Rossland are taking advantage of the Radon Test Kit Challenge. […]
BC Chamber of Commerce Statement on Canada Post Strike
In response to the decision by the Canadian Union of Postal Workers to commence strike activity across the country today, Fiona Famulak, President and CEO of the BC Chamber of Commerce, released the following statement: “The BC Chamber of Commerce is concerned that the strike by Canada Post workers is going to impact millions of […]
Aimee Watson acclaimed as RDCK Board Chair for a seventh term
Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) Electoral Area D Director Aimee Watson was acclaimed as Board Chair for 2025 by the RDCK Board of Directors at Thursday’s Board meeting. Chair Watson has served as the RDCK Electoral Area D Director since 2014 and begins her seventh term as Board Chair. Village of Nakusp Councillor and […]
Statement from the Canadian Union of Postal Workers: More Than 55,000 Postal Workers on Strike
Some 55,000 postal workers represented by the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) went on a nationwide strike on Friday, Nov. 15 at 12:01 a.m. ET. After a year of bargaining with little progress, postal workers made the difficult decision to strike. Canada Post had the opportunity to prevent this strike, but it has refused […]
Arrow Flow Change Notification
BC Hydro would like to notify the public that the discharge rates from Arrow Lakes Reservoir will increase noticeably on Saturday, November 16. Please make safety your top priority when planning activities near the Columbia River. For up-to-date reservoir elevation and river flow information, please call BC Hydro’s toll-free number at 1-877-924-2444 or visit bchydro.com.
