Regional News
by CBT on Wednesday Mar 29 2023
Columbia Basin Trust is inviting Basin residents to celebrate the region together and discuss the future at three symposia taking place in Cranbrook (May 26 and 27, College of the Rockies), Trail (June 9 and 10, Trail Memorial Centre) and Golden (June 23 and 24, Golden Civic Centre).
by Timothy Schafer Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on Tuesday Mar 28 2023
Builders in the regional district are taking one more step along the road to energy efficiency.
New buildings are going to be 20 per cent more efficient — than an equivalent building constructed prior to the 2018 Building Code — starting May 1 as the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) moves toward implementation of Step Code 3.
by Contributor on Monday Mar 27 2023
The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League is saddened to share news of the passing of Princeton Posse assistant coach Morton Johnston, who perished in a motor vehicle accident on Sunday.
by Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on Tuesday Mar 21 2023
Nelson Police said Tuesday that the department is stepping up investigations following the recent postponement of the “Drag Storytime Children’s Program” at the Nelson Library on Saturday March 11th, 2023.
by Timothy Schafer Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on Tuesday Mar 21 2023
The Province of B.C. is ‘logging for extinction’ despite its claims to be reducing logging in old growth forests, claims a long-time Nelson activist.
Tom Prior said the provincial government recent contention that logging of old growth has declined by 42 per cent in B.C. — from an estimated 65,500 hectares in 2015 to 38,300 hectares in 2021 — is not quite as it seems.
by Timothy Schafer Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on Tuesday Mar 21 2023
A growing shortage of lifeguards in the region has resulted in the reduction of operating hours at the three indoor swimming pools the RDCK operates.
by Lone Sheep Publishing on Monday Mar 20 2023
On March 15, 2023, Grand Forks RCMP were made aware of a theft from a motor vehicle that occurred on March 4, 2023 at the Paulson Cross Country ski area off Highway 3.
Police said that while the driver secured their vehicle, someone came by, broke into the vehicle and stole a purse including credit cards.
by Benjamin Phillips on Monday Mar 20 2023
The Trail Smoke Eaters are into the BCHL Playoffs, presented by Shaw and their first round opponent and dates have been confirmed.
