The KBRH has requested the following press release be issued with changes to the section on Temporary Staff Parking: Starting July 2, 2026, the first phase of parking lot improvements at Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital (KBRH) will begin. Once complete, the project will add up to 38 new parking stalls and pave existing gravel parking areas, improving […]

The Castlegar RCMP is searching to locate a missing man who is believed to have been swept away and may have drowned in the Columbia River, according to RCMP Sgt. Monty Taylor. ‘On June 21, 2026, at approximately 9:30 p.m., frontline officers responded to multiple reports of a lone man in distress in the Columbia River,” […]

The navigation lock at the Hugh Keenleyside Dam is closed to the public for the season due to a mechanical issue. Safety is our top priority. To minimize impacts on mill operations, Interfor will continue passing logs through the lock using modified procedures. We recognize the importance of the navigation lock to local industry and […]

I had a great time last weekend at Sunfest in Castlegar and at Cherryville Days. This year’s theme for Cherryville Days was motorcycles. Graduation season has begun in the Kootenays. Congratulations to all our graduates, especially to the young folk walking across the stage over the next week at Stanley Humphries Secondary, J Lloyd Crowe Secondary, Kootenay-Columbia Learning […]

Community invited to grand opening celebration on June 18 The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB) is inviting its residents and visitors to celebrate the grand opening of Moonlit Meadows, a new yurt at Beaver Valley Family Park and Campground, during a special ribbon-cutting ceremony and community open house on Thursday, June 18, from 4 to […]

In April 2026, 119 people in British Columbia lost their lives to suspected unregulated-drug toxicity according to preliminary data reported by the BC Coroners Service, equating to about four deaths per day. In 2026, deaths among those between the ages of 30 and 59 have accounted for 68% of drug-toxicity deaths in the province, and […]

The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) is sharing an update on the Castlegar & District Arena and Walking Track Project, which has now moved into the Request for Pre-Qualification (RFPQ) stage. Issued on May 28, 2026, the RFPQ invites qualified design-build firms to submit information about their experience and capacity to deliver the project […]

Five pets have now been reunited with their owners after a long journey that led them to the custody of BC Highway Patrol on Vancouver Island. On May 24, 2026, just after 2 p.m., a BC Highway Patrol officer was patrolling Hwy 1 (the Malahat Highway) near Goldstream Park when he saw the driver of […]

Textures of Canada, the latest Grand National exhibition, brings together a diverse and compelling collection of textile works that explore identity, culture, and connection across the country. Featuring a record number of submissions from Canadian artists, the exhibition highlights the depth and variety of contemporary textile practice, from traditional techniques to innovative approaches. The selected […]

BC Hydro is well prepared to meet increased demand, with more than enough electricity to reliably serve customers as hot weather arrives and visitors gather for the FIFA World Cup. With rising temperatures and increased activity, spring electricity demand is expected to climb to historic highs, with levels potentially approaching the summer record of 8,652 […]