Kate Brown

Kate is a proud mom of two with a wealth of journalism, media and communications experience. Born in Australia, Kate moved to the Kootenays for a change in lifestyle and now spends her days enjoying the mountains, lakes and activities the region has to offer.
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B.C. election results could take longer as ballots counted by hand

2026 BC Election Kate Brown -
British Columbians may have to wait longer for provincial election results Saturday as Elections BC prepares to count election-day ballots by hand.

B.C. RCMP to begin phased rollout of Next Generation 9-1-1 system

RCMP Kate Brown -
B.C. residents will continue to access emergency services the same way as police dispatch centres transition to a new digital 9-1-1 system beginning Oct. 26.

B.C. Conservatives promise tax relief, economic growth in costed election platform

2026 BC Election Kate Brown -
The B.C. Conservatives are promising billions in tax relief, increased health-care spending and a stronger resource sector under a costed election platform that forecasts a $10.8-billion deficit by 2029-30.

Rossland home heavily damaged by fire

Fire Kate Brown -
A home in Rossland sustained significant structural damage after a fire Sunday morning.

Putting kids first: Conservatives pitch plan for play, food and focus

2026 BC Election Kate Brown -
B.C. Conservative Party Leader Lorne Doerkson also pledged more playground funding and support for families raising children with autism.

Distracted driving and seat belt violations rise across Kootenays

RCMP Kate Brown -
Distracted driving and seat belt enforcement increased across the Kootenays in September, prompting renewed warnings from BC Highway Patrol.

Eby emphasizes B.C. projects amid pipeline debate

2026 BC Election Kate Brown -
B.C. NDP Leader David Eby said his focus remains on securing investment for British Columbia as debate continues over the proposed Pacific Link oil pipeline.

Rabies confirmed in skunk in Kootenay Lake region

Fish & Wildlife Kate Brown -
Interior Health is warning people in the Kootenay Lake region to avoid contact with skunks after rabies was confirmed in an animal in the area.

Bucks edge Smoke Eaters 4-3 in pre-season battle

Trail Smoke Eaters Kate Brown -
The Trail Smoke Eaters came up just short against the Cranbrook Bucks on Thursday night, falling 4-3 despite outshooting their Kootenay rivals 35-28.

Nitehawks pull away from Leafs in 4-1 win

Beaver Valley Nitehawks Kate Brown -
The Nelson Leafs struck first, but the Beaver Valley Nitehawks took control over the final two periods to earn a 4-1 victory Wednesday night.

Home damaged in Beaver Valley fire

Fire Kate Brown -
Kootenay Boundary Regional Fire Rescue responded to a structure fire in the Beaver Valley early Monday morning.

Police shooting in Salmo under investigation by IIO

Crime Kate Brown -
British Columbia's police watchdog is investigating after an RCMP officer shot and seriously injured a man during the execution of a search warrant in Salmo.

B.C. lost 26,000 full-time jobs while gaining 20,600 part-time jobs

Labour Kate Brown -
B.C. lost 5,500 jobs in August as the unemployment rate rose to 6.5 per cent, with full-time employment falling by 26,000 positions.

Columbia River-Revelstoke MLA Scott McInnis leaves B.C. Conservatives

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Columbia River-Revelstoke MLA Scott McInnis has quit the B.C. Conservative caucus, becoming the latest MLA to leave amid growing criticism of Leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay.

Off-road vehicle prohibition lifted in Southeast Fire Centre

Wildfires Kate Brown -
An off-road vehicle prohibition on Crown land throughout the Southeast Fire Centre was lifted at noon Friday as recent rainfall reduced the wildfire risk.

Everest Legacy Fund tees up fundraiser for local youth

Community Kate Brown -
The Everest Legacy Fund is bringing golfers together Saturday for a fundraising tournament aimed at supporting local youth.
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FortisBC urges preparation for power outages

Energy & Utilities
The company that provides electricity to much of the West Kootenay had 479 outages in 2025.

De Havilland Canada reaches $2.5B financing deal to double waterbomber production

Business
De Havilland Canada has reached an agreement with the federal government and Export Development Canada (EDC) for up to $2.5 billion in financing to double production capacity for its Canadair 515 waterbombers.

Doctors, advocates fear end of safer supply under new B.C. Conservative government

Health
Harm-reduction advocates say they are bracing for a possible increase in overdose deaths and more stress on the health-care system if the incoming B.C. Conservative government follows through on its pledge to end safer supply in the province.

Ottawa designates Roberts Bank Terminal 2 expansion a project of national interest

Economy
The federal government has listed the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 expansion at the Port of Vancouver as a project of national interest.

Interview – Kootenay Bats with Dr. Cori Lausen

Community
Afternoons with Andrea welcomes special guest Cori Lausen to enlighten us on all aspects of the bats who live in the West Kootenay Region!
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