Inclement weather was no deterrent for the more than 1,200 people who showed up for the grand opening of the restored Brilliant Suspension Bridge. Castlegar mayor Lawrence Chernoff said it was standing room only Saturday morning at the Brilliant Cultural Centre, where several speeches were offered by local dignitaries before the whole crowd made its […]

British Columbia is sending 93 wildfire professionals to Ontario in anticipation of increased wildfire activity due to extreme fire conditions, Minister of Forests and Range Pat Bell said today. "Last year, more than 2,500 personnel from across Canada, the U.S., Australia and New Zealand assisted us with an extremely challenging...

Join us for an evening filled with celebration and an event that is sure to inspire and tantalize your senses, on May 26 at the Capitol Theatre in Nelson at 7:30 p.m. This Benefit, Feature Film and Slide Show Presentation are brought to you in celebration of B.C. Rivers, in support of the SkeenaWatershed Conservation Coalition...

Dear editor, Have you heard of the multinational chemical corporation Monsanto?  Did you know it is currently threatening to destroy the Canadian agricultural economy? This is the company that brought you Agent Orange, Genetically Modified Organisms, carcinogenic herbicides, PCBs and DDTs. Monsanto has a history of developing poisons, acids, plastics, biological warfare agents, bovine growth hormones […]

A fundamental piece of Castlegar heritage will once again be accessible to the public after this weekend’s grand re-opening of the Brilliant Suspension Bridge. The bridge stands as testament to the pioneering spirit of the region’s early settlers – and as a symbol of the hopes, dreams and strategies that will guide the region’s future. […]

A huge community potluck picnic is in the works as plans come together for the 10th annual Blueberry Community School Hub picnic. School coordinator Bev George said last year drew 163 people - and they're hoping for even more this year. "The picnic is to get members of the community together, celebrating being a part of our...

With a turn-out of more than 500 people, the first annual Garden and Nature Festival is officially a success. The event, held last Saturday at Millennium Park, featured roughly 50 booths showcasing everything from plants to water conservation to wildlife preservation.Heather McSwan, chair of the festival committee, said...

Given what I do for a living (I'm a computer tech), I probably download more files (primarily software) in an average day than most non-geeks will in the average month. That doesn't change the fact that we all run into situations where we'redownloading large files - software, large PowerPoint presentations, movies, etc. And,...

The Selkirk College Fine Woodworking students will be presenting their 17th annual year end show, Form and Balance, at the end of May—presenting an ideal opportunity to meet talented builders of furniture and experience their unique abilities. This year’s group of dedicated students is excited to invite everyone to see the ...

Residents who heard shots fired this afternoon in the vicinity of the fire hall actually heard the ending of a sad story replayed too many times in communities like ours each  year. The shots were the end result of a bear that had wandered into town and been shoo-ed away from the fire hall by an off-duty conservation officer...