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B.C. small businesses brace for end of U.S. duty-free exemption

Small businesses in British Columbia are preparing for a financial hit from the U.S. elimination of de minimis exemptions on shipments.

West Robson boil notice cancelled

The Regional District of Central Kootenay says the boil notice issued Aug. 8 has been lifted.

Trail approves new short-term rentals

Zoning amendments were approved this week for 1584 Diamond Street, 112 Rossland Avenue, and 710 Spokane Street.

New Denver emergency room closed until Thursday

The emergency room at the Slocan Community Health Centre is closed for the second day in a row.

Rossland seeks $7 million for sewer line upgrade

Council has given the go-ahead to request the maximum allowed from the UBCM's Strategic Priorities Fund, formerly known as the gas tax fund. 

Herbicides to be applied in Trail’s Gyro Park

On Wednesday of this week and the following Wednesday, certain areas will undergo treatment as part of routine maintenance.

Montrose woman loses license for drunk driving

A 58-year-old Montrose woman has been issued a 90-day driving ban.

Robson wildfire under control

The BC Wildfire Service has pegged the fire at 0.03 hectares and says it is suspected to be human-caused.

Arrest made in Crescent Valley break-in

A woman suspected in a break and enter was arrested in Nakusp after images circulated on social media.

Nelson pipe bomb came from Oasis

A pipe bomb defused this week in Nelson came from a rural property outside of Trail.

Truck sought in Castlegar fuel theft

Castlegar RCMP want your help identifying a vehicle that might be connected to a fuel theft this week.

Fauquier boil notice cancelled

The RDCK says repairs have been completed, and water quality tests indicate the water quality is good.

Castlegar receives $400K for flood mapping

The City of Castlegar will update its floodplan mapping and hazard risk assessments with help from a provincial grant.

Pellet gun seized in Trail

Police said they responded Friday afternoon to the 100 block of Reservoir Road about a man waving a weapon.

Wildfire west of Castlegar now being held

The fire on the north side of Mount Mackie is listed at 182.5 hectares. It's the largest wildfire burning in the West Kootenay, but it poses no threat to homes or to Highway 3.

Castlegar Rebels sign new goalie

The Castlegar Rebels have announced the signing 2007-born Hunter Edwards.

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B.C. small businesses brace for end of U.S. duty-free exemption

Small businesses in British Columbia are preparing for a financial hit from the U.S. elimination of de minimis exemptions on shipments.

SPCA cat Sophie ready for a new home

Sophie is this week's Summit Radio Pet of the Week from the BCSPCA in Castlegar!

Bailey Monteith named Trail Smoke Eaters assistant coach

A lifelong Smokies fan through his family’s passion for the team, Monteith carried that pride into his own hockey career as a goaltender in the BCHL and MJHL.

West Robson boil notice cancelled

The Regional District of Central Kootenay says the boil notice issued Aug. 8 has been lifted.

Record Ridge project avoids environmental assessment

A proposed magnesium mine southwest of Rossland will not be subject to a full-blown environmental review.
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