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Police seek to identify tire thief

Crime My Kootenay Now Staff - July 30, 2025

Castlegar RCMP is asking for the public’s assistance to identify an alleged tire thief.

Green Gables water reservoir flushing planned for Waneta

City of Trail My Kootenay Now Staff - July 25, 2025

The City of Trail Water Treatment Plant crews will be flushing hydrants, as well as chlorinating the Green Gables Reservoir water system, starting Monday.

Woman caught in crypto scam

Crime My Kootenay Now Staff - July 24, 2025

A 61-year-old Trail woman has lost $37k in an elaborate online cryptocurrency fraud.

Fragle departs Smoke Eaters

Trail Smoke Eaters My Kootenay Now Staff - July 23, 2025

Tim Fragle is stepping away from the Trail Smoke Eaters to pursue new opportunities in hockey.

Helena Konanz appointed to House of Commons Standing Committee on Health

Politics My Kootenay Now Staff - July 21, 2025

Helena Konanz, Member of Parliament for Similkameen—South Okanagan—West Kootenay, has been appointed to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Health for the current parliamentary term.

B.C. Public Service Union members preparing to vote on strike action

Labour My Kootenay Now Staff - July 18, 2025

Over 34,000 members of the B.C. General Employees’ Union working for B.C.’s public service are set to hold a strike vote.

Castlegar teens allegedly confronted by gun-weilding man during campout

Crime My Kootenay Now Staff - July 17, 2025

Castlegar RCMP are investigating a incident involving a man with a firearm who allegedly confronted a group of teens during a wilderness camp, leading to damage to their equipment.

Trail RCMP hoping to identify suspect allegedly involved in racist incident

Crime My Kootenay Now Staff - July 14, 2025

Trail RCMP are hoping to identify a man who allegedly yelled racial slurs at staff at a restaurant in the 700 block of Victoria Street on Saturday.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued in East and West Kootenay

Weather My Kootenay Now Staff - July 14, 2025

A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for both the East and West Kootenay.

City of Trail to determine future of La Nina shelter

City of Trail My Kootenay Now Staff - July 14, 2025

Trail City Council is set to determine the fate of the La Nina homeless shelter on Riverside Avenue next week.

Trail water service disruption this Wednesday

City of Trail My Kootenay Now Staff - July 8, 2025

Trail residents can expect to see water service interruption tomorrow, Wednesday, July 9.

Rossland to test emergency siren on Tuesday

City of Rossland My Kootenay Now Staff - July 7, 2025

The City of Rossland is testing its emergency siren tomorrow (July 8) between 1 and 3 p.m.

This year’s West Kootenay-Boundary Move to Cure ALS Walk raises over $20k

Community My Kootenay Now Staff - July 4, 2025

West Kootenay-Boundary Move to Cure ALS is walking the talk, all the way to $20,176.

Residents can leave feedback on CleanBC initiative using survey

Provincial My Kootenay Now Staff - July 3, 2025

The B.C. government wants your thoughts on its plan to lower emissions by filling in a survey.

West Kootenay under drought level three

Weather My Kootenay Now Staff - July 2, 2025

Drought conditions in most of the West Kootenay region are at drought level three.

Report on B.C. event safety submitted to B.C. government

Provincial My Kootenay Now Staff - July 2, 2025

A public inquiry about community event safety has been submitted to the B.C. Government.

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Police seek to identify tire thief

Crime July 30, 2025

Castlegar RCMP is asking for the public’s assistance to identify an alleged tire thief.

B.C. announces $200M for Cedar LNG project

Provincial July 29, 2025

British Columbia is investing $200 million to support the Cedar LNG facility.

Seniors Advocate warns B.C. faces critical shortage in long-term care beds

Provincial July 29, 2025

British Columbia’s Seniors Advocate says the province would need to spend more than $16 billion on new long-term care beds over the next 10 years to meet growing demand.

Heat warnings issued for many parts of B.C.

Provincial July 28, 2025

Heat warnings are in place for multiple parts of British Columbia, with temperatures expected to reach up to 37 degrees Celsius in some regions.

Eby calls for fair treatment on ferry subsidies

Provincial July 28, 2025

Premier David Eby called on Ottawa to increase the federal subsidy for ferry users in British Columbia, after the federal government announced cuts to ferry fares in Atlantic Canada.

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