Global greenhouse gas emissions and temperatures are rising, causing more extreme and unpredictable weather and inflating costs for everything from food to health care. Meanwhile, the fossil fuel industry — largely responsible for the greatest crisis facing humanity — continues to rake in record profits. Oil executives want to keep it that way. For decades, […]

B.C.’s auditor general has found that two provincial harm reduction programs that work to reduce toxic drug-related deaths and injuries weren’t effectively implemented by the Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions, and the Ministry of Health. The two ministries lead B.C.’s response to the toxic drug emergency, focusing on prevention, harm reduction, treatment and recovery. […]

The suspect associated with a random assault of two two teenage females in Nelson last week was arrested by police Nelson Police said in a recent media release. Nelson Police Department said, with the assistance of the RCMP, identified and arrested the suspect in relation to this file. “Matthew Huber has been charged with one […]

Date Listed: January 6, 2024 Age: born end of June 2023 (best guess) Sex: Female and Male Breed: dmh Tortoishell and dmh black Size: Medium Spayed/Neutered: Yes Location: Pass Creek/Castlegar Contact Name: KAAP Contact Email: contact@kaap.ca Contact Number: 250-365-1004 Adoption applications are required prior to meeting kitties because they are being fostered in our private […]

Declaration of Candidates (Close of Nomination Period) Candidates for the office of School Trustee for School District No. 20 – Electoral Area 2: Burton, Jennifer – Castlegar, BC, 250-687-0272, jenspurpose@gmail.com DugganEmily – Crescent Valley, BC, Emilyforsd20trustee@gmail.com, Website: www.emilyduggan4education.com Kenny, Lindsay – Fruitvale, BC, Lkenny11155@gmail.com Valks, Birkley – Castlegar, BC, birkleyvalkssd20trustee@gmail.com, Facebook: Birkley Valks for SD20 […]

A leading voice for conservation in southeastern British Columbia said a report shows that the partial clean-up cost of water pollution from coal mines in the East Kootenay will be substantial. A new report commissioned by Wildsight, a non-profit charity that protects biodiversity and encourages sustainable communities in Canada’s Columbia and Rocky Mountain regions, has […]

The Province is taking several early steps to prepare for the wildfire and drought season, including working proactively with local governments and First Nations to help keep people and communities safe and informed. “We’re taking action earlier than ever and preparations for this year’s wildfire season are already well underway,” said Bowinn Ma, Minister of […]

Selkirk College will continue welcoming learners from across the world after the federal government’s recent decision to cap international study permit applications. In response to the new federal requirement, the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education & Future Skills has provided individual colleges and universities across BC an allocation of provincial attestation letters. These letters are now […]

FortisBC Energy Inc. (FortisBC) reviews the cost of gas rate every three months with the British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC). The company has received approval from the BCUC to maintain the cost of gas rate for all of its customers at $2.230 per gigajoule (GJ) as of April 1. This is unchanged from the last review in […]

A lower than average snowpack nestled in the West Kootenay mountains right now doesn’t necessarily mean trouble for the region’s power production — yet. Last year, amid low water conditions at the Arrow Lakes Generating Station, the station did not generate any power. The generating station requires a minimum operating level between approximately 425.8 metres […]