Premier John Horgan has issued the following statement marking Indigenous Veterans Day: “Today, on Indigenous Veterans Day, we honour those Indigenous people who have served and continue to serve in the Canadian Armed Forces. The flag at the British Columbia Parliament Buildings has been lowered to half-mast to mark this...

Grand Forks RCMP witnessed a dramatic reduction in their fall work load compared to the summer increase. In a media release, Grand Forks RCMP said statistical data is being released to highlight the difference between the summer months and the start of fall. From September 1 to October 31, 2021, Grand Forks officers attended...

B.C.’s forest industry is a vital part of the province’s economy said a report released by Vaagen Fibre Canada. Small mills create more jobs per cubic-metre of timber than large forest product producers, keeping economies and communities strong, according to the Interior Lumber Manufacturer’s Association...

Premier John Horgan has released the following statement regarding the latest state of his health: “The surgery and biopsy that were done last week were successful and I am grateful to the amazing health-care team for all the support I’ve received. The pathology confirmed that the growth in my throat was cancerous. “My prognosis...

The BC SPCA is urging Canadians to sign a petition calling on the federal government to protect animals from the dangers of fireworks.  “For many, Halloween is a fun time for candy, costumes and fireworks,” says Meghann Cant, BC SPCA manager of companion animal welfare science & policy. “But, for animals, it’s one of the...

Local residents are organizing to increase climate action in the West Kootenay. Concern intensified during this summer of deadly heat, wildfires, smoke, and drought. It can be easy to give in to despair and feel paralyzed, especially during the pandemic. Members from local groups involved in climate action didn’t let this...

A new Automated Avalanche Detection System is operational in Ningunsaw Pass, improving the reliability of Highway 37 between Terrace and Dease Lake, and providing peace of mind for people travelling the area as avalanche season gets underway. “British Columbia’s highways pass through some of the most spectacular mountain...

The navigational lock at the Hugh L. Keenleyside Dam will be closed starting at 4 p.m. on Friday, November 12 until 8 a.m. on Monday, November 15. This closure is necessary for maintenance on the lock. Regular hours of operation for the navigational lock are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on...

Environment Canada has issued a Special weather statement Friday for Highway 3 — Paulson Summit to Kootenay Pass. Environment Canada said heavy rain is expected, with snow accumulations near the summit for Highway 3 Friday morning. “A weather system continues to give heavy rain over Kootenay regions — snow level is currently...

The controversial Jumbo Glacier Mountain Resort Municipality is one step closer to meeting its end. Today, Bill 26 was introduced by the BC government that includes measures to dissolve BC’s only town without a population, created for a widely-opposed ski resort.  Wildsight Executive Director and Jumbo Wild Lead Robyn Duncan...