At least 2,039 lives have been lost to unregulated drugs in the first 10 months of 2023, according to preliminary data released by the BC Coroners Service. October was the 37th consecutive month in which at least 150 deaths are suspected to have been caused by the toxic-drug supply were reported to the BC Coroners […]

The regional district is looking to take a bigger bite out of the construction industry in the rural areas. An amendment to the Building Bylaw in the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) as it relates to new construction is expected to take the pressure off of resident’s taxation and move more of the costs […]

The bears are getting ready to hibernate for the winter, as is the WildSafeBC Castlegar Program. WildSafeBC’s goal is prevent conflict with wildlife through education, collaboration and community solutions. Your local coordinator, Tara Pejski, has been working with the community to prevent negative outcomes for wildlife and for people by providing wildlife information and conflict-reduction […]

On Nov. 24, 2023, at roughly 4 p.m., the Columbia Valley RCMP received a report of a small plane crashing north of Brisco on the Bugaboo side of the valley, according to RCMP Sgt. Ed deJong. He said a hunter had observed the plane apparently have engine trouble then go down in the wooded area.  […]

The DIY Comedy Tour is a collective of three Canadian stand-up comedians Scott Porteous, Frank Russo and Mike Payne. They have toured most of Canada in 2023 including Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and are heading to the East Coast early in 2024. Having three home provinces helps! Scott, Frank and Mike are based […]

The BC SPCA has taken 37 small breed dogs, including two moms with seven puppies, two Bernedoodles, plus five cats into their care after they were found living in a home filled with feces, urine and garbage in a community off the coast of Vancouver Island. The animals were transported by boat to Nanaimo and […]

To provide understanding and deeper insight into the disastrous conflict currently raging in the Middle East, Selkirk College’s Mir Centre for Peace is presenting a lecture series event that features a pair of experts who will explore the challenges and pathways to peace. Authors of the recently released book, The Wall Between: What Jews and […]

Recreational trails in the Columbia Basin are cherished by users year-round. To ensure they’re in top shape and an enjoyable experience, groups throughout the region, including Rossland, Nelson, Castlegar, Warfield and Slocan, are undertaking projects with support from Columbia Basin Trust. Currently, 23 projects in 18 communities are focusing on improving trails, while 16 organizations […]

Presentation Tara Pejski, WildSafeBC Community Coordinator, presented an overview of the WildSafeBC activities during the 2023 season. Tara shared the success of wildlife safety and attractant control education sessions in the community, including WildSafeBC Ranger presentations for school-aged children and wildlife/Bear Smart presentations for community groups. For more information visit wildsafebc.wildsafebc.com. Contract Award Council awarded […]

The Village of Salmo has issued a press release regarding the Glendale Bridge, which reads as follows: Upon a structural assessment of the Glendale Bridge, we discovered there were key deficiencies that needed to be addressed. The deficiencies included undermined apron slabs, bank erosion on both banks and guardrails that have deteriorated. “Council is pleased […]