River Talks — Indigenous man challenges BC Government
For the next several weeks, history is being made at the Nelson, B.C. courthouse, as an indigenous man named Rick Desautel sets the love of his ancestors against the logical machinery of the provincial government. While this case arguing for the right of an “extinct” man to hunt in his territory may not seem to have much...
New 'winter ready' rules for drivers on BC highways begin October 1
It's a reminder that winter is really just around the corner as the BC Ministry sends out information about the provincial winter tire rules come into effect as of Saturday, October 1. The rules mean drivers are required to equip their vehicles with winter tires if they plan to travel on certain highways in the North, Southern...
Cops for Kids Ride Wraps Up Successful Ride
After 10 days on the road, they’ve cycled into the hearts of 18 communities around South Eastern BC. Cops for Kids riders were welcomed home Sunday September 18th from the 15th annual Cops for Kids Ride. The team of 28 was cycling across the southern interior in order to raise money for children in medical, physical, or...
Cherryl MacLeod, council by-election candidate, in her own words
Cherryl MacLeod wants the citizens of Castlegar to have more say in the important decisions facing City Council. She knows the community well, and knows the wealth of experience and knowledge of local residents is the most valuable asset the city has. “If honoured to receive the vote of the people of Castlegar I will work...
Janna Sylvest, council by-election candidate, in her own words
Janna Lynn Sylvest is an economic development professional… a business tax lawyer by training, an entrepreneur by trade, and semi-retired by design. Ms. Sylvest’s family roots in Castlegar go back to the 1950’s. She moved to Castlegar in January 1964 (after a few weeks in the pediatric ward of VGH, with her twin sister). She...
Four candidates to run in Castlegar council by-election
It's official - there are four candidates to run in the Castlegar by-election: Arry Dhillon, Cherryl MacLeod, Tyler Maddocks, and Janna Sylvest. Watch The Source for more information about the candidates and their platforms....
Province offers project assistance funding for arts
Project assistance funding is now available for British Columbia’s museums, visual artists, media artists, and community and professional arts organizations through the BC Arts Council. Four project assistance programs are currently accepting applications: Museums and Visual Arts Organizations – assistance supports projects...
Initial contracts awarded for support recovery beds
Interior Health (IH) is pleased to announce five contracts have been awarded for the creation of 26 additional support recovery beds. These new beds will enhance mental health and substance use (MHSU) services throughout the B.C. Interior. “More beds mean more people can get their lives back,” said Health Minister Terry Lake. “Bed by bed, […]
Smoke/sirens at Teck the result of minor mishap
Teck officials are assuring area residents that sirens and visible smoke at Teck Trail this morning were the result of a minor incident, and no cause for concern. Catherine Adair, community relations leader at Teck, said the situation was just minutes, not hours, in duration, and happened between about 9 and 9:30 a.m. “There...
Director pushes for Salmo-Creston cell service
The director for Area C of the Regional District of Central Kootenay says he’s going to get cell phone service for the Kootenay Pass between Salmo and Creston pass if it’s the last thing he does. And Larry Binks told the RDCK board last week he’s going to the top to get it done. “It’s […]
