On Saturday, April 13, 2024 the Castlegar RCMP responded to a report that a vehicle travelling on Columbia Avenue had unexpectedly left the roadway knocking off a fire hydrant in the 1000 block area. Witnesses reported following behind the vehicle when it suddenly drove off the roadway striking the fire...

The province says they’re ready to create an atmosphere of respect and safety for everyone as they begin Prevention of Violence Against Women week.  According to the Canadian Women’s Foundation, one woman or girl is killed every 48 hours in Canada and the cost to deal with the aftermath of...

Extended aquatic centre hours are coming to the Castlegar, Creston and Nelson Community Complexes from next week. The expanded hours will be implemented at the Castlegar and District Community Complex on Apr. 14 and Apr. 21 at the Creston and Nelson Community Complexes. “We are happy to announce, that we can...

March’s residential real estate market activity cooled in the Kootenay-Boundary during spring break and Easter vacations, according to a report by the Association of Interior Realtors. The report showed that a total of 214 residential units were sold in March, exceeding February’s 140 units sold and representing a moderate decrease...

The provincial government has introduced legislation to protect schools from disruptive or violent protests. The bill would create a 20-metre buffer zone around schools. Premier David Eby says, unfortunately, this law is needed. He notes there have been at least 18 such protests…..so something has to be done to protect students and...

A plan has been unveiled by the province to shift thousands of people away from the provincial health care waitlist and connect them with a family doctor or nurse practitioner. Health Minister Adrian Dix told the media today (Thursday) 70 new primary care attachment coordinators will be able to match...