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Quick action suppresses dumpster fire in Trail

Fire My Kootenay Now Staff - July 30, 2025

A dumpster fire in Trail today, July 30, could have become a significant incident were it not for the early alert by witnesses and the rapid response from the Kootenay Boundary Regional Fire Rescue.

Power outage causes Teck dust release

Community Greg Nesteroff - July 30, 2025

Teck says a power outage was to blame for a big dust cloud released from its Trail smelter this morning.

Pioneer Arena site prep to begin next week

City of Castlegar Storrm Lennie - July 30, 2025

The demolition of Castlegar’s Pioneer Arena is on track to begin in August.

Police seek to identify tire thief

Crime My Kootenay Now Staff - July 30, 2025

Castlegar RCMP is asking for the public’s assistance to identify an alleged tire thief.

B.C. announces $200M for Cedar LNG project

Provincial Emily Joveski - July 29, 2025

British Columbia is investing $200 million to support the Cedar LNG facility.

Seniors Advocate warns B.C. faces critical shortage in long-term care beds

Provincial Emily Joveski - July 29, 2025

British Columbia’s Seniors Advocate says the province would need to spend more than $16 billion on new long-term care beds over the next 10 years to meet growing demand.

Heat warnings issued for many parts of B.C.

Provincial Emily Joveski - July 28, 2025

Heat warnings are in place for multiple parts of British Columbia, with temperatures expected to reach up to 37 degrees Celsius in some regions.

Eby calls for fair treatment on ferry subsidies

Provincial Emily Joveski - July 28, 2025

Premier David Eby called on Ottawa to increase the federal subsidy for ferry users in British Columbia, after the federal government announced cuts to ferry fares in Atlantic Canada.