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Pacific Rim National Park mourns loss of ‘bright star’ killed in Ethiopian Airlines crash

Pacific Rim National Park mourns loss of ‘bright star’ killed in Ethiopian Airlines crash

Angela Rehhorn remembered for her enthusiasm, dedication and sense of adventure
Co-op aims to help small BC cannabis producers go legit

Co-op aims to help small BC cannabis producers go legit

“There is an injustice happening, these people are not going to be invited to participate.”
Kalesnikoff announces $35 million South Slocan facility

Kalesnikoff announces $35 million South Slocan facility

Mass timber manufacturing facility will create 50 full-time, technology-centered jobs.
800-year-old Vancouver Island log ready for United Nations project

800-year-old Vancouver Island log ready for United Nations project

Language Revitalization Pole will be publicly carved, then delivered to the University of Victoria
West Kootenay club says wolf hunting offer not a contest

West Kootenay club says wolf hunting offer not a contest

The West Kootenay Outdoorsmen Club says it wants to help recoup costs
Castlegar driver faces fine for checking smart watch while driving

Castlegar driver faces fine for checking smart watch while driving

Police on patrol for distracted drivers this month
SD8 rethinking closure of Trafalgar Middle School

SD8 rethinking closure of Trafalgar Middle School

The district says public consultations are meant to find alternative solutions
Pair arrested in Nelson drug bust

Pair arrested in Nelson drug bust

Police seized drugs, cash, and a vehicle from a Rosemont home on Saturday
Weather warning for Kootenay mountain passes

Weather warning for Kootenay mountain passes

Take time and be cautious as up to 20 cm of snow falls at high elevation
West Kootenay rod and gun clubs slammed for animal-killing contests

West Kootenay rod and gun clubs slammed for animal-killing contests

Wildlife activists are targeting the club and two other B.C. organizations