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Fawning season may mean aggressive deer

Residents should be cautious around deer and their young as fawning season continues.

Trail’s Ryan Huska named assistant coach for Team Canada

Calgary Flames head coach Ryan Huska will be representing Canada in the upcoming IIHF World Championship in Sweden and Denmark. Huska, born in Cranbrook and grew up in Trail, says...

Similkameen-South Okanagan-West Kootenay NDP candidate Linda Sankey

With the federal election fast approaching, get to know your local Similkameen-South Okanagan-West Kootenay NDP candidate: Linda Sankey. Who is Linda Sankey? Linda Sankey lives in Penticton and has deep ties...

Columbia–Kootenay–Southern Rockies Conservatives candidate Rob Morrison

As the federal election grows near, get to know your local Columbia-Kootenay-Southern Rockies Conservative Party of Canada candidate: Rob Morrison. Who is Rob Morrison? Rob Morrison is the incumbent MP for...

Rossland’s Mike Delich inducted into Canadian Ski Hall of Fame

Rossland born Mike Delich has been inducted into the Canadian Ski Hall of Fame as a builder. "I was truly honoured to be one of seven Canadians inducted into the...

Former Castlegar Rebel hired on as Senators head coach

The Kootenay's Travis Green has landed himself a new coaching gig in the NHL, this time as head coach of the Ottawa Senators. Green was born in Castlegar and played...

Huska reflects on first year as NHL head coach

The Kootenay's Ryan Huska has finished his first year as head coach of the Calgary Flames after taking over for Darryl Sutter in the offseason. Huska was born in Cranbrook...

KIJHL remains committed to sanctioned hockey despite VIJHL going independent

The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League has no plans to follow suit with the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League and go independent. The VIJHL announced today that they will no...

Another KIJHL team on the move

The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League will welcome the River Rush into the fold, as the Leagues approved the relocation...

Province launching dedicated wildfire training and education centre

A first-of-its-kind wildfire training and education centre in North America will be set up at Thompson Rivers University in...

New city joins KIJHL after sale and relocation of Steam

The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League has announced that the Summerland Steam has been sold and relocated to Williams...

More drought preparedness funding promised for B.C. farmers

An additional $80 million in provincial funds is being made available to help farmers hit hard by drought conditions. B.C....

Trail RCMP investigating office theft

Police in Trail are investigating the theft of multiple computers from an office in the 1100 block of Cedar...

Smoke Eater forward earns star of the month honour

A forward with the Trail Smoke Eaters has been named the 1st star of the month for January. Mathieu Cobetto-Roy...

Castlegar Fire department reports increase in fires in 2023

The Castlegar area saw an uptick in fire-related calls last year. There were 119 fires reported compared to 81 the...

Trail RCMP reports chilly but quiet week

It was a quiet week for the Trail RCMP as the cold snap led to a freeze on crime. Police...

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

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

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

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

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

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

Crime declines in downtown Trail

The move of the temporary homeless shelter to Riverside Dr has reduced the amount crime in downtown Trail.
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