OP/ED: Horgan calls BC election for Oct. 24, 2020
Following a meeting with B.C.’s Lieutenant Governor, the Honourable Janet Austin, Premier John Horgan announced a provincial general election will occur on October 24, 2020.“I have just met with the Lieutenant Governor and she has agreed with my request to hold an election on October 24,” John Horgan said. “The COVID-19...
Prolific offender once again in police custody
A 41-year-old Castlegar resident, Erik Larsen, is back in custody after being released on Sept. 8, 2020, according to Castlegar top cop RCMP Sgt. Monty Taylor.. On Sept. 15, 2020 shortly after 12 p.m. Castlegar RCMP responded to a report of verbal threats allegedly made at a residence on 5 Avenue. Front line RCMP officers...
BC reports 139 new cases, three new deaths, pleads that people stick with their 'safe six'
Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, and Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer, have issued the following joint statement regarding updates on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) response in British Columbia: “Today, we are announcing 139 new cases, including seven epi-linked cases. We are also reporting 40 historic cases...
Teck Trail describes Covid-19 protocols and precautions in place
After having an employee confirmed to have Covid-19, Teck Trail is reassuring their employees and the larger community that they are working very hard to stop the spread of the virus, and are taking many precautions during this pandemic. They issued the following statement on Sept. 18: The global health crisis posed by COVID-19 is […]
New Flight Service from Castlegar to Vancouver Starting October 1
Starting Oct. 1, the West Kootenay Regional Airport in Castlegar is launching flight service with Central Mountain Air. Flights will run daily to and from Vancouver, providing connections to other destinations. In Vancouver, flights will arrive and depart from the South Terminal and free taxi vouchers are available to the...
Three vehicle crash leads RCMP to ask witnesses to come forward
On Sept. 17, 2020 at 12:44 p.m., Castlegar RCMP, Castlegar Fire Department and BC Ambulance responded to a motor vehicle collision involving three vehicles on Columbia Avenue near the intersection of 15 Street in Castlegar. Upon attendance of emergency personnel it was identified three vehicles; a transport truck, a compact...
Sept. 16: Two staff members at SD 20 board office/KCLC Trail campus test positive for Covid-19
SChool District 20 sent the following letter to staff/students on Sept. 16: Dear School Board Office and Kootenay-Columbia Learning Centre, Trail Campus, staff: This letter is to advise you that two staff members of the School Board Office have tested positive for COVID-19. They are isolated at home with support from public...
By-Election coming up for Rossland
Voters and potential candidates – this is for everyone. Candidates who were nominated for the by-election that was scheduled for earlier in the year, which was cancelled by the Provincial government with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, will need to be nominated again to stand for election in the upcoming by-election. ...
BC Covid-19 update - 122 new cases, BCCDC website to link to regional health authorities' school notification pages
Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, and Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer, have issued the following joint statement regarding updates on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) response in British Columbia: “Today, we announcing 122 new cases, including five epi-linked cases, for a total of 7,498 cases in British...
Roving Traffic Unit nabs couple for drug trafficking twice in 8 days
On Sept. 3, an officer with the Roving Traffic Unit stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation on Hwy 22 near Trail. During the interaction with the two occupants, the officer became suspicious of their behaviour and detained the pair for a drug trafficking investigation and informed them of their rights. The officer deployed...
