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Man accused in Trail shooting jailed after skipping court
A man accused of shooting a Fruitvale woman in the head more than two and a half years ago, leaving her with life-altering injuries, is behind bars after missing a court appearance.
Interior Health names Sylvia Weir permanent president and CEO
Weir, who was filling in as interim CEO after Susan Brown stepped down in June, will take over the job permanently, the health authority announced today. Weir was previously the organization's chief financial officer.
Beaver Valley’s Preston Shumate named KIJHL rookie of the week
The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League has named Beaver Valley Nitehawks goaltender Preston Shumate its rookie of the week.
Local climbers eye Castlegar properties
A delegation from the West Kootenay Rock Climbers Association appeared before city council this week, explaining that two properties are for sale near the Kinnaird Bluffs.
RDKB to look at health and wellness pay for directors
The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary will explore paying directors a health and wellness stipend as part of a broader review of their remuneration.
Columbia Basin Trust to bring power operations in-house
The Columbia Basin Trust and Columbia Power Corporation will be moving to in-house management of the Arrow Lakes, Brilliant Expansion, and Waneta Expansion facilities as of March 2027.
BC Timber Sales braces for ‘big problems’ selling wood
A BC Timber Sales manager for the Kootenay-Boundary admits they could face sales problems in the coming months as local mills cope with additional U.S. tariffs.
B.C. tables bill to hold vape companies accountable for health-care costs
Proposed legislation would allow British Columbia to take legal action against vape manufacturers to recover health-care-related costs.Â
Construction industry applauds B.C.’s proposed prompt payment legislation
Construction industry groups in British Columbia are welcoming proposed legislation aimed at ensuring contractors are paid on time.
B.C. and Alberta saw largest rent declines as prices fall across Canada, says report
British Columbia and Alberta saw the largest declines in the price of apartment rentals over the past year, although B.C. remained the most expensive province for renters.
Southeast B.C. fire ban partially lifted, but Category 3 burning still prohibited
As of 12 p.m. today, Wednesday, Oct. 8, Category 2 open fire restrictions will be lifted across the Southeast Fire Centre.
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