Local News

CLEARING THE AIR: Going electric in the Kootenays

Allan Early writes about what you can do to cut down on energy usage

Mar 18, 2025 5:30 AM Read more >

Ostrich cull protested in Vernon ahead of judicial review

Growing flock of support for Edgewood farm's fight to keep birds alive

Mar 18, 2025 5:00 AM Read more >

Small fire destroys room in Nelson hotel

The fire broke out on the third floor of the Prestige Lakeside Resort

Mar 17, 2025 2:58 PM Read more >

New Slocan Valley society comes together to protect watersheds, forests

The goal is to set up a community group that can respond to wildfires

Mar 17, 2025 12:00 PM Read more >

Break-and-enter victims to be provided with assistance from Nelson program

Victim Services has already delivered info packages to approximately 300 Nelson businesses

Mar 17, 2025 5:30 AM Read more >

Virtual reality exhibition on Ukraine war coming to Castlegar

On March 21 and 22 the virtual reality exhibition War Up Close & Arts will take place in Castlegar.

Mar 17, 2025 5:15 AM Read more >

Kaslo council roundup: Support for environmental assessment at Zincton

All the news from the Feb. 25 council meeting

Mar 16, 2025 5:30 AM Read more >

Former mayor 'honoured' as Nakusp's sole Coronation Medal recipient

Karen Hamling led Nakusp's council for 13 years, becoming RDCK's first woman elected chair and earning a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal along the way

Mar 14, 2025 11:26 AM Read more >

On board? Navigating the choppy waters of B.C.'s herring fishery

Black Press Media climbs aboard commercial fishboat to explore decades-long battle over Salish Sea roe harvest

Mar 14, 2025 10:10 AM Read more >

Pilot project offers incentive to Nelson businesses to separate their food waste

Pilot program will reduce overall waste costs for business participants

Mar 14, 2025 5:30 AM Read more >