City of Rossland

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.

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.

The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League has named Beaver Valley Nitehawks goaltender Preston Shumate its rookie of the week.

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.

The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary will explore paying directors a health and wellness stipend as part of a broader review of their remuneration.

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.

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.

Proposed legislation would allow British Columbia to take legal action against vape manufacturers to recover health-care-related costs. 

Construction industry groups in British Columbia are welcoming proposed legislation aimed at ensuring contractors are paid on time.