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 […]
A December to Remember: Castlegar Celebrates the Season with Community Events
The City of Castlegar is excited to announce a series of festive community events this holiday season, including the return of the popular Winter Wonderland, free holiday movie screenings at Kootenay Centre Cinemas, and the Merry & Bright Holiday Display Contest. Winter Wonderland – Saturday, Dec.7, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Winter Wonderland, a […]
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.
From The Hill: Access to abortion
In Canada, women’s reproductive rights, particularly the right to choose an abortion, have long been considered a settled issue. However, much like the situation to our south, these rights are now under threat and require renewed attention as anti-choice efforts attempt to erode both the right to and access to abortion services in Canada. At […]
What's happening about that Record Ridge open-pit mine proposal
The Save Record Ridge Action Committee (SRRAC) is voicing grave concerns over recent developments surrounding the Record Ridge mine project. In August, the BC Environmental Assessment Office (EAO) determined that a full Environmental Assessment (EA) was required for the project because it was above the production capacity threshold for a mineral mine. However, WHY Resources […]
Arrow Flow Change and Navigation Lock Closure at Hugh Keenleyside, Nov. 15
On Friday, November 15, the discharge rates from Arrow Lakes Reservoir will fluctuate noticeably. Please make safety your top priority when planning activities near the Columbia River. The navigation lock at the Hugh L. Keenleyside Dam will also be closed starting at 4 p.m. on Thursday, November 14 until 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 16. […]
