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.
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.
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.
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.
Trail awards contract for new McBride Street playground
A Vancouver company will provide equipment for a new playground at McBride Street Park in Trail, even though the project budget grew by over 41 per cent.
B.C. proposes expanded job protections for workers with serious illness or injury
British Columbia's government has tabled legislation aimed at improving job protections for workers with serious illness or injury.
B.C. Conservative MLA Amelia Boultbee resigns, urges Rustad to step down
Penticton-Summerland MLA Amelia Boultbee said she’s leaving the B.C. Conservative caucus and called on party leader John Rustad to resign.
B.C. government proposes more legislation to fast-track North Coast power project, with First Nations
The British Columbia government tabled legislation Monday aimed at fast-tracking the construction of the North Coast Transmission Line (NCTL) and enable First Nation’s co-ownership of the project.
Mercer Celgar fined for exceeding, failing to monitor emissions
Castlegar's pulp mill has been fined $21,250 for exceeding its emissions limits on a handful of occasions and repeatedly failing to monitor its emissions over the past few years.
Castlegar considers pilot project on reduced speed limits
The City of Castlegar is thinking about a pilot project to test lower speed limits on 5th Avenue South, as they consider reducing residential speeds city-wide.
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