Public illicit drug use will soon be banned in the province, and police will be given more power to enforce the ban. This ban includes within hospitals, on transit, and at parks and beaches. “Keeping people safe is our highest priority. While we are caring and compassionate for those struggling with...

Be prepared to pay more for parking at the West Kootenay Regional Airport as Castlegar City Council votes to increase fees. Airport Manager, Maciej Habrych, says the airport hasn't reviewed their fees since 2007, specifically post COVID, and with growing operational costs and inflation, changes must be made. “The airport, as a...

Kootenay-Columbia MP Rob Morrison says there is nothing positive to say about the 2024 federal budget. "There is nothing good about an unbalanced budget," he said. "How can the NDP-Liberals consistently spend more money, driving up interest rates?" He said this year's budget is full of the same promises the Liberals have...

The BC Wildfire Service has announced a 5-month ban on Category 3 fires in some parts of BC’s Interior, which includes the Kamloops, Penticton, Lillooet, Vernon, and Merritt fire zones. Category 3 open fires will be prohibited from May 3 to Oct. 11, prohibiting people from burning three or more...

Creston turns 100 this year and the town has many events lined up to help the community celebrate. The events kicked off with the 100 Years of Ice Sports Exhibit in March and will really pick up in May with the upcoming Blossom Festival. Creston town councillor Denise Dumas says there...

The International Kootenay Lake Board of Control, after consultation with FortisBC, has determined that the spring rise on Kootenay Lake occurred on Apr. 16. A press release from the International Kootenay Lake Board of Control stated that they will now be monitoring the lake’s water levels until its measuring point...