FortisBC Energy Inc. (FortisBC) has received approval from the British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC) to maintain the cost of gas rates for its customers at $2.230 per gigajoule (GJ) as of October 1. “We understand that energy costs are important for the families and businesses we serve across British Columbia,” said Sarah Nelson, director of customer […]

On Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025, Castlegar RCMP received a report that male had pointed a loaded firearm at a female acquaintance while in a residence located in the  500 block of 201 Ave., south of Castlegar, according to Castlegar RCMP Sgt. Monty Taylor. Taylor said the victim and witness fled the residence, contacting police. “Castlegar RCMP […]

Teck Resources Limited (TSX: TECK.A and TECK.B, NYSE: TECK) (“Teck”) and Anglo American plc (“Anglo American”) announce they have reached an agreement to combine the two companies in a merger of equals (“the Merger”) to form the Anglo Teck group (“Anglo Teck”), a global critical minerals champion and top five global copper producer, headquartered in […]

The Kootenay Gallery of Art is pleased to announce the opening of The View From Here, a collaborative installation by acclaimed artists Lyndal Osborne and Sherri Chaba; on view from Sep. 11 – Nov. 1. This immersive exhibit reflects both artists’ enduring commitment to environmental themes, combining individual and collaborative works that examine the beauty […]

Most people worldwide want action on climate change. A significant majority would even be willing to give up some of their income to help. You wouldn’t learn that from most mainstream media or politicians. A 2024 survey of 130,000 people in 125 countries, published in Nature Climate Change, found 89 per cent want “intensified political […]

The new school year is underway, and it’s a great time to highlight how we can keep kids safe inside and outside the classroom. With more children on the road, remember to slow down in school zones, put your phone away, and keep an eye out for pedestrians crossing the street. When possible, walking to […]

Columbia Basin Trust has released its Annual Service Plan Report. In 2024/25, the Trust generated $101 million in revenues from its investments in hydropower, commercial real estate and other holdings, enabling the Trust to deliver $76.1 million in direct benefits to Basin residents through more than 2,670 projects across 56 active programs. This included: $58.1 […]

New Democrat MLA Steve Morissette says that families in Haida Gwaii will benefit from new child care spaces that are opening in Castlegar. “We are welcoming more child care spaces across the province, and that includes right here in SD 20 at Castlegar Primary School,” said Steve Morrissette, MLA for Kootenay-Monashee. “These new spaces across the […]

BC Hydro would like to notify the public that the discharge rates from Arrow Lakes Reservoir will decrease noticeably on Saturday, August 29 and Sunday, August 30. When combined with the outflows from the Kootenay River, Columbia River levels at Birchbank are expected to decrease by 0.5 meters (1.5 feet). Please make safety your top […]

Statement from medical health officer Dr. Sanaz Vaseghi: Interior Health is reminding parents and families to take steps to protect their children and themselves as kids prepare to go back to school. As children return to school, they are spending more time indoors and interacting closely with others, which increases the risk of exposure to […]