Police have arrested a suspect after two pedestrians suffered injuries as a result of an alleged hit and run. On Aug. 19, 2025, at 11:59 p.m., the Nakusp RCMP were called to a pedestrian-involved motor vehicle incident where the vehicle apparently fled the scene. Police attended and found a man suffering from serious life-altering injuries […]

With high temperatures forecasted across the province this weekend, BC Hydro is expecting a significant increase in electricity demand that could reach record-breaking or near record-breaking levels for the month of August. With temperatures in the mid to high 30s expected for many regions across B.C. in the coming days, BC Hydro is anticipating a […]

I’ve been living in the Armstrong Elementary school area for the last 1.5 years and I have never seen any speed enforcement taking place in the school zone on Rosedale Avenue or Pleasant Valley Road. It’s beginning to feel like I’m the only one who knows the speed limit is 30 km/h. Is it as […]

On Aug. 23, the Tk’emlups Rural RCMP responded to a report of a vehicle fire on Tranquille-Criss Creek Road, north of Kamloops, British Columbia. Investigators located human remains inside the burned vehicle, which was believed to be a stolen, black, 2019 Volkswagen Golf. The BC RCMP Southeast District Major Crime Unit is now investigating the […]

Trail Smoke Eaters Sign 2005-Born Goaltender Cooper Michaluk The Trail Smoke Eaters are thrilled to announce the signing of 2005-born goaltender Cooper Michaluk. Originally from Sherwood Park, Alberta, Michaluk brings athleticism, experience, and a winning mindset to the crease, and is expected to make an immediate impact for the 2025-26 season. Standing tall between the […]

*South end of Ritchie Road, where there is public beach access. And, not directly associated to the Schulli Resort. On Aug. 22,  at approximately 6:29 p.m., Emergency Health Services requested RCMP assistance for a reported drowning at Shulli Park beach, 1865 Bakery Frontage Road, Christina Lake, according to RCMP Cpl. James Grandy. He said bystanders […]

BC Ombudsperson Jay Chalke today released four reports to support the Legislative Assembly’s mandatory five-year review of the Public Interest Disclosure Act (PIDA). The reports give legislators real case examples, lessons learned, and proposed amendments to strengthen the Act, based on the Ombudsperson’s experience investigating disclosures of public wrongdoing. “PIDA has worked well in many respects. Employees […]

New Denver and area residents are advised of temporary changes to emergency department hours at Slocan Community Health Centre.  Emergency services will be unavailable now until 8 p.m. on Wednesday, August 20, 2025. Patients can access care at Arrow Lakes Hospital in Nakusp during this time. Emergency services are expected to resume as scheduled at 8 a.m. on […]

Dr. Martin Lavoie, British Columbia’s deputy provincial health officer, has issued the following statement to make sure children in B.C. are up to date on all their vaccines as part of back-to-school preparations: “As families start their preparations for back-to-school, I encourage parents and guardians to ensure their children are up to date on routine […]

New Denver and area residents are advised of temporary changes to emergency department hours at Slocan Community Health Centre.  Emergency services will be unavailable now until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. Patients can access care at Arrow Lakes Hospital in Nakusp during this time. All other inpatient services will continue at Slocan Community Health Centre. People […]