City Hall is getting a new neighbour. A bylaw amendment has been approved for the former Land Title Office on Vernon Street to house the Summit Psychology Group, a company poised to provide expanded health services for the city. Fourth reading and adoption of the amendment were passed by City council on Jan. 9 during […]

Canada is regarded as a country of spectacular nature, with magnificent forests. The boreal forest alone, stretching from Yukon to Newfoundland and Labrador, makes up 55 per cent of Canada’s land mass and is home to numerous plant and animal species and human communities. Listening to government, you could be forgiven for thinking that our […]

Riverside Resources Inc.  has successfully acquired two new gold projects in the Castlegar area. This region is known for hosting significant gold and base metals mineral systems. The Company has entered a simple option to acquire the Deer Park and Sunrise projects, which are prospective for precious and base metals and have been explored for […]

Sodexo Canada releases the results of its first ever Sustainable Food Barometer. This new research reveals the sustainable food habits and intentions of Canadians, as well as the current disparities between their aspirations and behaviours. As both observer and influencer of consumer food consumption patterns, Sodexo Canada’s aim is to accelerate change across the entire […]

A new report released by Geoscience BC indicates the potential for coalfields in British Columbia’s East Kootenays to host elevated concentrations of rare earth elements. Rare earth elements (REEs), a group of elements with uses in technologies such as turbines and electric motors, are important to Canada’s transition to a net-zero emissions economy. Owing to […]

For the past three and a half months the world has witnessed the devastating situation in Palestine and Israel. Since the horrifying Hamas terrorist attacks of October 7 and the beginning of this latest assault on Gaza by Israeli forces, tens of thousands of innocent people have been killed, of whom two-thirds are women and […]

At the start of a new year, many of us take time to set goals and make plans for the months ahead. As MLA for Kootenay West, and Minister of Finance for the entire province, I know there is so much work to be done this year to make life better here and across B.C. […]

With winter’s crisp embrace, Salmo Ski Hill in the West Kootenay unveils a snowy playground for all skill levels. Beyond a top-tier spot for night skiing, this cherished family hill has been at the heart of the community for over six decades. “Nothing beats a fresh snowfall and that night air — it’s phenomenal,” says Margaret MacDonald, […]

People in the Columbia Basin rely on their communities for many reasons, including being able to turn to them for protection during disasters. To boost this ability, 13 projects supported by Columbia Basin Trust aim to help communities be prepared during situations like floods, wildfires or sustained power outages. “People and communities in the Basin […]

The city’s police force is stepping further into the digital age and embracing “cutting-edge” technology aimed at increased operational efficiency and public safety, says the NPD’s deputy chief. Raj Saini said the Nelson Police Department (NPD) is launching a “ground-breaking” pilot project to introduce Intelligent Mobile Patrol (IMP) software, designed and developed by the Canadian […]