Local News

West Kootenay regional hospital district taxes to increase by 5%

The budget includes $22 million in new projects

Apr 11, 2025 1:00 PM Read more >

Local broadband corp working to bring high-speed internet to Slocan Valley

Columbia Basin Broadband Corporation wants the work completed by late 2026

Apr 11, 2025 11:10 AM Read more >

Andy Garcia filming B.C. biotech ‘revolutionizing’ cancer drug development

Documentary to showcase biotech creating artificial cancer tissues for testing oncology drugs

Apr 10, 2025 5:00 PM Read more >

Kootenay school districts pause student, teacher trips to the U.S.

School Districts 5 and 8 won't allow trips south of the border for the remainder of the school year

Apr 10, 2025 10:23 AM Read more >

UPDATED: Kootenay ferry strike ending Friday ahead of binding arbitration

The union and company will provide arguments to a provincially appointed mediator

Apr 10, 2025 10:05 AM Read more >

Federal candidate meet and greet event April 23 in Nelson

The evening will be hosted by the Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce at the Adventure Hotel

Apr 10, 2025 9:36 AM Read more >

Three treated for smoke inhalation after South Slocan childcare centre fire

Brent Kennedy Learning Centre was damaged by fire

Apr 9, 2025 4:13 PM Read more >

NDP candidate's election signs defaced near Nelson

Damaging election signs is a criminal offence and the incident has been reported to the RCMP

Apr 9, 2025 3:18 PM Read more >

Fundraiser aims to support Glade and Harrop-Proctor's fight for ferry service

The Glade Ferry Society is hosting a fundraising event on Saturday, April 12 from noon to 3 p.m.

Apr 8, 2025 12:15 PM Read more >

Dark drama, industry insights at Bleeding Tree Festival in Creston

Catch film screenings and panel speakers from May 2 to 4

Apr 8, 2025 10:53 AM Read more >