Tag: Michael McLaughlin

B.C. RCMP refutes online rumours of school zone speed change to 24/7 on July 1

Provincial Kate Brown - June 27, 2025

With another school year winding to a close, confusion has circulated online over school zones and when they change.

Highway Patrol says leave dog in the passenger seat

Provincial My Kootenay Now Staff - April 16, 2025

BC Highway Patrol advises you to put your dog in the passenger seat following a recent incident. On April 9,...

RCMP launch awareness campaign through enforcement to reduce distracted driving

Provincial My Kootenay Now Staff - March 3, 2025

RCMP says distracted has become a serious issue across the province and is now considered one of the deadliest...

ICBC Winter Impaired Driving Campaign underway

RCMP My Kootenay Now Staff - November 29, 2024

ICBC and the RCMP are raising awareness around impaired driving as we get into the holiday season. The Winter Impaired...

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Arrest made in Crescent Valley break-in

Crime 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 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.

Architect hired to design 2nd Castlegar ice sheet

Regional District of Central Kootenay RDCK August 15, 2025

The same architectural firm that worked on the failed 2018 referendum to add a new ice sheet in Castlegar has been retained for the latest version of the project.

Kaslo Turns 132

Community August 15, 2025

To celebrate Kaslo's 132nd birthday, Summit Radio's Afternoons with Andrea featured local historian Greg Nesteroff to share some interesting facts about Kaslo! View the full interview here.

The most Purrfect kitty looks for forever home