News

Nelson pipe bomb came from Oasis

RCMP My Kootenay Now Staff - August 14, 2025

A pipe bomb defused this week in Nelson came from a rural property outside of Trail.

Truck sought in Castlegar fuel theft

Crime My Kootenay Now Staff - August 14, 2025

Castlegar RCMP want your help identifying a vehicle that might be connected to a fuel theft this week.

Demolition underway on historic Trail buildings

City of Trail Greg Nesteroff - August 14, 2025

An excavator has moved in on one of the city's oldest buildings, formerly a hospital, hotel, clinic, and nurses residence.

Rossland Warriors to bid again on hosting Coy Cup

Hockey Greg Nesteroff - August 14, 2025

After receiving assurances that it won't cost taxpayers anything, Rossland city council has given its blessing to the local senior men's hockey team bidding to host the provincial championships.

Dubai chocolate recall expands due to salmonella outbreak linked to pistachios

Provincial Emily Joveski - August 14, 2025

The Public Health Agency of Canada has added more brands of Dubai chocolate bars to the list of recalled products due to a salmonella outbreak in certain pistachio products.

Heavy rain to drench B.C.’s south coast Friday, flooding possible

Provincial Emily Joveski - August 14, 2025

Forecasters warn heavy rain is expected to sweep across B.C.’s south coast Friday, in some areas dumping twice the average monthly amount of rain in just one day.

Officials investigating “security breach” after pro-Palestinian sign appears on B.C. parliament

Provincial Emily Joveski - August 14, 2025

Officials at the British Columbia parliament building are investigating after a pro-Palestinian sign was attached to the front of the building overnight.

Castlegar council frustrated over paving plan

City of Castlegar Greg Nesteroff - August 14, 2025

Some Castlegar city councillors are unhappy with how long it has taken to sign a new paving contract, but staff say it will be worth it in the long run.

Interview – Trail local Gary Morissette publishes new book

Community Andrea Daignault - August 14, 2025

Trail local Gary Morissette talks with Wayne Kelly (morning house on Kootenays' Summit Radio) about his accomplished yet trialed life journey and his new book, Mind Over Madness - Volume One.

B.C. airports brace for Air Canada flight attendant strike

Provincial Emily Joveski - August 13, 2025

Airports in B.C. are bracing for travel disruptions after the union representing 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants issued 72-hour strike notice Wednesday.

Trail mayor hopeful about lab after meeting with Interior Health

Health Care Greg Nesteroff - August 13, 2025

Colleen Jones is feeling optimistic following a meeting last week with Interior Health officials to discuss the future of the city's downtown blood lab.