Every year, the Stanley Humphries Grad class/parents/volunteers go out of their way to raise awareness, food and funds for the Community Harvest Food Bank, usually with Spooks on Zukes event - a local annual Halloween staple. Sadly, ongoing pandemic restrictions and compliance have ruled that out this year. Nothing daunted,...

Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer, and Stephen Brown, deputy minister of health, have issued the following joint statement regarding updates on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) response in British Columbia: “Today, we are reporting 223 new cases, including five epi-linked cases, for a total of 12,554 cases ...

Fourteen years ago I graduated from BCIT and was hired full time at the hospital in Trail repairing medical equipment. I moved here on my motorcycle and I immediately fell in love with life in the Kootenays. I met my wife here and we have three young kids age 4, 6, and 8. I enjoy biking, weight lifting, and spending time with...

I have been honoured to represent the West Kootenays as MLA since 2005 and for the last three years as British Columbia’s Minister of Children and Family Development, as well as Minister Responsible for the Columbia Basin Trust, Columbia Power Corporation and the Columbia River Treaty. I have had a variety of jobs which have...

The BC Coroners Service has published updated reports on illicit drug toxicity deaths to the end of September 2020. The following are the key preliminary findings of these reports (data is subject to change): In September 2020, there were 127 suspected illicit drug toxicity deaths. This represents a 112% increase over the...

The City of Trail is very pleased to announce it has received a generous donation of $23,500 USD from the Murphy Family Foundation towards the Gyro Park Playground Project. The project is currently under construction and includes new playground equipment offering a high level of inclusive play for all children. The equipment...

As part of its winter preparations, the City of Castlegar is 'bringing down the bump' on Columbia Avenue Thursday, so motorists shoould plan for delays, according to a press release issued Tuesday. "On Thursday, Oct. 22, residents can expect delays when travelling along north Columbia Avenue," the release said.."Traffic will...

People across Interior Health will soon have access to new, easier ways to book an appointment for a COVID-19 test with the launch of online booking for all IH COVID-19 Community Collection Centres. Testing is available for those experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 and those who have been sent for testing by their primary care...

Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer, and Stephen Brown, deputy minister of health, have issued the following joint statement regarding updates on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) response in British Columbia: “Today, we are announcing 155 new cases, including nine epi-linked cases, for a total of 11,189 cases in British Columbia. “There are 1,513 active […]

The Castlegar Air Cadets are asking for the public’s help after water was discovered leaking through the roof at their headquarters at the Kiwanis Community Hall this October. While making their normal weekly check on the building, members of the Sponsoring Committee noticed puddles of water on the main floor which has resulted...