Merger Approved Between Columbia Valley & Kootenay Savings Credit Unions
The members of Columbia Valley Credit Union (CVCU) have voted in favour of a merger with Kootenay Savings Credit Union (KSCU), expanding the impact credit unions have on individuals, families, and businesses in Golden and the Columbia Valley. “Uniting our credit unions under the Kootenay Savings banner is an important milestone for our members, employees, […]
New doctor joins innovative emergency response group in the Kootenays
KERPA is celebrating a huge moment for rural critical emergency care in the Kootenays as a new doctor achieves training to join emergency physician response team. After 440+ hours of rigorous training — including 300+ hours of one-on-one in-car mentoring under direct physician supervision, countless high-fidelity simulations, advanced airway labs, advanced life support and trauma […]
City of Castlegar 2026 Budget Process
2026 Budget Process The City of Castlegar has officially launched its 2026 budget process. This is a vital step in planning how public funds will be allocated to support essential services, infrastructure, and community programs and ensuring the City’s priorities align with community needs. How the Budget Process Works The City’s annual budget process includes […]
LETTERS: New scam targeting Canada Post customers
Ed. Note: the author of this letter has asked to remain anonymous, which is not our usual policy. Howerver, they have disclosed their identity/address/rationale for requesting privacy with this editor, and I am satisfied both that they are who they say they are and that their reason for wanting anonymity is 100 per cent valid. […]
Coroner reports 150 toxic drug deaths in October 2025
According to preliminary data, 150 people died in October 2025 due to unregulated drug toxicity, as reported by the BC Coroners Service. The number of unregulated drug deaths in October equates to about 4.8 deaths per day. In 2025, deaths among those between the ages of 30 and 59 accounted for 70% of drug-toxicity deaths […]
Column: Finding truth in fiction
‘I read fiction for the story, and find a novel at its best when it’s pure storytelling. Not to say that I don’t care about politics, but that I can get my fill of current thought through non-fiction books, podcasts, radio shows, and all the rest.’ — Tara Thorne Burns ‘I may forget what this […]
Column: It’s time to loosen billionaires’ stranglehold on humanity
Economic reporting could mislead one into believing that budget deficits are the most important challenge governments face. They’re used as an excuse to curtail spending on necessary benefits, including health care, education, social security, climate action and more. Is it true that countries such as Canada and the United States can’t afford these services? A […]
OUT OF LEFT FIELD: Genuine joy can find you in the strangest places
I have a story to tell that is in no way newsworthy, but still worth the telling, I think. Back in spring/early summer, an illness struck me hard. It took away the use of my hands, left me unable to walk for a while, wiped out significant portions my memory. It’s called peripheral neuropathy, but […]
A December to Remember: Castlegar Celebrates the Season with Community Events
The City of Castlegar is excited to announce a series of festive events for the community this holiday season, including the return of the popular Winter Wonderland, the Merry & Bright Holiday Decoration Contest, and a free holiday movie screening at Kootenay Centre Cinemas. Winter Wonderland – Saturday, December 6, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. […]
Save the Date! KBRH Light-Up the Hospitals! is December 5th
Join us in enhancing the quality of health care for the Kootenay Boundary region. Mark your calendars for our annual Light-Up the Hospitals! Pledge Day event on Friday, Dec. 5 at Waneta Plaza! This cherished holiday tradition brings our community together to celebrate the season and support local healthcare. Join us in revitalizing mental health care for our region […]
