City of Castlegar workers, represented by CUPE 2262, have voted 95% in favour of job action in a strike vote held October 18. Negotiations are set to resume this week between the union and the City of Castlegar in an effort to avoid any job action. “Workers at the City of Castlegar, like many workers, are facing […]

Environment Canada has issued a Special Weather Statement for Highway 3, Paulson Summit to Kootenay Pass for Monday evening and into Tuesday. Environment Canada said a prolonged snowfall is expected with totals near 15 cm by Tuesday afternoon. “Snowfall amounts up to 5 cm today, 5 cm tonight and another 5 to 10 cm on […]

The buzz of contractors working diligently on the finishing touches at the student housing project on the Silver King Campus is only matched by the buzz of anticipation for what the new units will be bring to Selkirk College learners. Scheduled to be complete and ready for move-in starting early 2024, the 35 units on […]

By Susan Srigley, Professor, Nipissing University.  This article first appeared in The Conversation. As a death doula and professor who teaches about dying, I see a need for more conversations about death. A growing number of folks may have heard of the death-positive movement, death cafés or death-friendly communities — each of which are animated by […]

Real estate sales were down in the Kootenay-Boundary region in October, with high interest rates pegged as the underlying culprit, says an Association of Interior Realtors member. Association president Chelsea Mann said unit sales across the Kootenay-Boundary region — which includes Nelson and the surrounding region — decreased six per cent compared to sales activity […]

The rising unemployment rate in the Kootenay region may have less to do with the slowing economy and more to do with an inability to connect. According to an insights report — Addressing the Labour Market Gap — released earlier this year by the Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce, both employers and job seekers […]

To kick-off the holiday season, Think Turkey is putting the spotlight on unsung holiday heroes with the launch of the first-ever Wishbone Awards. With Food Banks Canada reporting that nearly 20% of Canadians are living with food insecurity, the Wishbone Awards will recognize and support community heroes who help put holiday meals on the table for […]

A provincial pilot to build a cannabis tourism trail in B.C. has a Kootenay focus as one of the two proposed legs of the project. Selkirk Innovates and the Craft Cannabis Association of B.C. (CCABC) have submitted an application for funding — under the REDIP Economic Diversification stream — to complete the project to focus […]

Nelson Police said the missing person, Shelby Haynes, has been located. Nelson Police would like to thank the public for assisting in locating the missing person. Previous Story: Nelson Police request public assistance in locating missing woman In a media release Thursday, Nelson Police said the department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating Shelby […]

Environment Canada has issued a Winter Storm warning Thursday for the West Kootenay/Boundary region. Environment Canada said that hazardous winter conditions can be expected on Highway 3 — Paulson Summit to Kootenay Pass — with a risk of freezing rain near Paulson Summit. “A warm front associated with a low pressure system is moving into […]