It is fortunate that this type of collision is relatively rare because the consequences are severe. I am speaking of driving the wrong way on a divided highway or freeway. We received a driving complaint about once a month for someone driving on the wrong side of the Inland Island Highway when I was working […]

WildSafeBC Castlegar is now up and running for 2025. After emerging from their winter dens in April, bears will seek out protein-rich food sources in the valley bottoms, where many communities are situated. There have already been reports of black bears in the Castlegar area and some of these bears have been observed accessing unnatural […]

Following last week’s federal election, Neighbours United congratulates all newly elected Members of Parliament in the Kootenays, across British Columbia, and throughout Canada. We urge our elected leaders to work together across party lines to ensure all Canadians have access to clean air and water, a healthy environment, and a strong economy. By caring for […]

 In It Together, that’s the theme for Emergency Preparedness Week 2025 (May 4–10), a national campaign that reminds us that preparing for emergencies is a shared responsibility. Whether it’s a wildfire, flood, or power outage, our ability to respond and recover is stronger when we work together as neighbours, families, and communities. At the Regional District of […]

Teagan Kendrick named this year’s winner of the Michael Garteig Trophy as the BCHL’s Top Goaltender. Kendrick, from Spruce Grove, Alberta has played with Smoke Eaters for the past 3 seasons. Teagan had a strong 2024-25 regular season, playing 35 games and posting a record of 23-8-0 with .915 Save % and 2.69 goals against […]

Currently, the Genelle fire station is still officially scheduled for closure on June 25, 2025, but we will keep working to change this. Community efforts have made progress, and a decision on an extension is expected to be made on May 20 at the next RDKB East End Services Committee meeting. Volunteers will be canvassing door-to-door […]

United Steelworkers union (USW) Local 1-405 members at StellerVista Credit Union in the Castlegar and Slocan Park branches in British Columbia have put up picket lines. For the unionized credit union employees, the employer’s proposed wage freeze for two years and the reduction of benefits and provisions that have been in the collective agreement for […]

Our civic duty doesn’t end at the ballot box. As increasing turmoil shook the world during our federal election, climate change all but disappeared from campaigns. That would be fine if the issue hadn’t been politicized such a degree. After all, you’d think all parties would favour resolving a crisis that threatens human wellbeing and […]

New support for forestry-sector manufacturers in the province is creating sustainable jobs, strengthening local supply chains, establishing new made-in-B.C. products and reinforcing B.C.’s position as a leader in mass-timber innovation. “These timely investments into our province’s manufacturing and forestry value-added sectors will help strengthen homegrown B.C. companies, which in turn creates stronger local economies and […]

Seniors in B.C. will have better supports to age at home in their community with expanded and improved services as part of a five-year agreement with United Way BC for popular programs, such as Better at Home. “We are deeply committed to helping seniors remain in their own homes and in the communities they are […]