Lawsuit against Rossland politicians settled
A $1 million lawsuit brought in 2023 by a local businessman against five current and former members of Rossland city council has been settled out of court.
BCGEU says mediation talks progressing as strike impacts widen across B.C.
The B.C. General Employees Union (BCGEU) said Thursday progress is steady as mediation talks between the union and the province continued for a sixth day.
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Supreme Court judge excludes key evidence in Castlegar drug case
A B.C. Supreme Court judge has thrown out key evidence in a Castlegar drug trafficking case, ruling that police violated the accused’s Charter rights when a search warrant was executed in 2021.
Police bodycam rollout delayed in West Kootenay
While they have already been rolled out in other parts of the country and province, body cameras are still a few months away from being deployed
B.C. Conservative management committee says Rustad should step down as leader
The B.C. Conservative Party's management committee says the party is in turmoil and is calling on John Rustad to immediately step down as leader.
Teck reports $53M Q3 profit in Trail
The local operation's concentration on producing more silver, germanium and indium with reductions in refined lead and refined zinc helped increase its gross profit in the third quarter.
Trial by fire for Castlegar’s new fire chief
Nick Ahlefeld, now the permanent chief, directed the response when a house burned on Saturday morning.
Withholding info in Rossland fatality may serve purpose, prof says
A Simon Fraser University criminology professor says police may have good reason to be tight-lipped about a fatal fight in Rossland this month, but it's worth asking questions.
UPDATED: Record Ridge project receives mining permit
The provincial government has approved a mining permit for a magnesium project near Rossland, although there are still more hurdles to clear.
First Nations leaders condemn ‘alarmist’ comments on Cowichan title ruling
The First Nations Leadership Council said it’s “deeply disturbed and angered” by what it calls alarmist comments by B.C. Conservative leader John Rustad about Aboriginal title rights.
Community group skeptical of Trail council motions on drug use
Trail city council's decision to block off a viewing platform and request more RCMP foot patrols to discourage open drug use is being met with skepticism from police and a community group.




