News

Herbicides to be applied in Trail’s Gyro Park

Environment My Kootenay Now Staff - August 19, 2025

On Wednesday of this week and the following Wednesday, certain areas will undergo treatment as part of routine maintenance.

B.C. housing starts decline in first half of 2025, bucking national trend

Provincial Emily Joveski - August 19, 2025

Housing starts in British Columbia fell four per cent between January and July compared to the same period last year.

Most British Columbians report seeing dangerous driving in school zones, survey finds

Provincial Emily Joveski - August 19, 2025

A survey by the British Columbia Automobile Association finds most British Columbians have witnessed dangerous driving in school zones.

Trail demolition projects behind schedule, over budget

City of Trail Greg Nesteroff - August 19, 2025

The demolition of some historic downtown Trail buildings is about a month behind schedule and expected to cost more than originally forecast.

New Denver emergency room closed until 8 p.m.

Health Care My Kootenay Now Staff - August 19, 2025

The ER at the Slocan Community Health Centre in New Denver is closed temporarily.

Montrose woman loses license for drunk driving

RCMP My Kootenay Now Staff - August 19, 2025

A 58-year-old Montrose woman has been issued a 90-day driving ban.

B.C. tourism industry bracing for peak-season cancellations due to Air Canada strike

Provincial Emily Joveski - August 18, 2025

Tourism operators in B.C. are bracing for a possible financial hit after the union representing about 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants defied a back-to-work order.

Fixing Rossland retaining walls could cost $22M

City of Rossland Greg Nesteroff - August 18, 2025

A consultant's report suggests three Rossland retaining walls need to be replaced immediately.

Robson wildfire under control

Wildfires My Kootenay Now Staff - August 18, 2025

The BC Wildfire Service has pegged the fire at 0.03 hectares and says it is suspected to be human-caused.

Arrest made in Crescent Valley break-in

Crime My Kootenay Now Staff - August 15, 2025

A woman suspected in a break and enter was arrested in Nakusp after images circulated on social media.

School officials say B.C.’s new safety policies should come with provincial funding

Provincial Emily Joveski - August 15, 2025

B.C. school officials say the province’s move to require AEDs and naloxone kits in all public schools is a positive step, but some are concerned about a lack of provincial funding to support the requirements.