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Lost Kootenays: A portal into our past

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What started off as a Facebook group, Lost Kootenays has now evolved into an upcoming book that will be released this fall. Co-authored by Greg Nesteoff and Eric Brighton, the...

Central Mountain Air offering daily flights between Castlegar and Vancouver beginning June 28th

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Starting June 28th, Central Mountain Air will be offering flights to and from Vancouver via the West Kootenay Regional Airport. Running seven days a week, prices vary each way from...

SD #20 among 13 districts introducing electric school buses

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School District #20 is getting a brand new $350,000 electric school bus. Paid for by the Ministry of Education’s $13 million Bus Acquisition Program that is proving a total of...

B.C. invests $2.3 million in Kootenay tourism initiatives

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Kootenay Rockies Tourism development projects are getting a helping hand as summer approaches. The $2.3 million in provincial funds are a part of a larger StrongerBC investment of roughly $13.6...

Beware of puppy scam

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A 60-year-old Trail woman sent a $400 electronic transfer to buy a puppy online, but no puppy arrived and the funds are lost. The incident was reported to Trail and...

Bewildered black bear stuck in truck

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A large black bear got caught inside a truck in Rossland, ironically on Black Bear Drive  That from Trail and greater detachment RCMP who said on April 20th, the bear...

B.C. launches $500-million investment fund

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The Provincial Government has announced the launch of a $500-million strategic investment fund to help position the province for a stronger post-pandemic economy. B.C. said the government has introduced legislation...

Kirk Duff narrowly wins Castlegar Mayor’s seat

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With a 42 vote lead, Kirk Duff will very likely be declared Mayor of Castlegar. The vote share was split quite evenly between all five candidates, but it was Duff...

Pair of police raids yields drugs, cash and cars

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Two separate police warrants executed simultaneously in Castlegar resulted in arrests and the seizure of suspected illicit drugs, cash...

Supreme Court of Canada decision validates the existence of “extinct” Sinixt peoples

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In a landmark Supreme Court of Canada case, a majority agreed that moving to live in the American part...

Castlegar Election: Preliminary results show narrow Duff win for Mayor and Bogle landslide for Councillor

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UPDATE APRIL 24: Kirk Duff leads in preliminary results for Mayor while brian Bogle's commanding lead pints to a...

Man and bear intruders break into Trail residences

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There were two reports of breaking and entering in Trail this month but only one suspect was human. On April...

West Kootenay windstorm continues to impact communities

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4:20 p.m. UPDATE: Fortis BC has provided estimates on when power will be restored to Kootenay Lake households, and...

Violent windstorm tears through the West Kootenay leaving thousands without power

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April 18, 2021 8:00 p.m. UPDATE: more than 10,000 households lost power as a result of the windstorm which...

Castlegar Councillor candidate: Heather Fancy

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As the Manager of the Castlegar ReStore for Habitat for Humanity, Heather Fancy said she also has experience in...

Selkirk College provides assistance to learners thanks to $175,000 in B.C. funds

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Selkirk College has received $175,000 in funding from the Province. This is in addition to the $159,500 of emergency assistance...
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First Nations leaders setbacks in reconciliation should spur reflection this Canada Day

Provincial
Canada Day this year comes amid a surge in national pride among Canadians, however, First Nations leaders across the province say Canada Day should also be an opportunity to reflect on the country’s colonial history.

B.C. weighs stripping tenant protections from supportive housing residents

Provincial
A new working group is exploring the possibility of removing supportive housing from British Columbia’s Residential Tenancy Act in an effort to address safety concerns at the facilities.

Commercial logging isn’t happening in BC parks; says B.C. Minister

Provincial
When it comes to commercial logging, BC parks are off-limits.

B.C. receives improved rating on interprovincial trade: CFIB

Provincial
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business has praised British Columbia on making strides toward removing interprovincial trade barriers over the last year, but claims there’s still more work to be done. 

Majority of British Columbians optimistic about Canada’s future: poll

Provincial
A new poll finds Canadian pride is surging as the country prepares to mark its 158th birthday on Tuesday.
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