Castlegar RCMP is updating the public that the female reported missing on September 1, 2026, has been located deceased. The death is deemed non-criminal and the investigation has been turned over to the BC Coroners Service. Castlegar RCMP extends its condolences to the female’s family and friends during this difficult time, and no further information will be released

Columbia Basin Trust and JA British Columbia (JABC) are offering Basin youth opportunities to take part in after-school programming that provides hands-on business-development experience. “These programs enable youth to explore entrepreneurship and the business world and consider if they might wish to pursue it as a career path,” said Angie Elsmore, Manager, Special Initiatives, Columbia […]

On October 19, 2026, British Columbia will eliminate the second road test required to graduate from its Graduated Licensing Program (GLP). Eligible novice drivers will instead qualify for a Class 5 licence through a Driving Record Assessment, subject to restrictions that include zero blood-alcohol and zero blood-drug-content requirements for another 12 months. The government says […]

The driver of a souped-up Dodge Challenger Hemi R/T blames his car for getting two excessive speed impounds from BC Highway Patrol, in different areas of BC, since summer 2025. On October 2, 2026, at 10:15 a.m., on Hwy 1 near Golden, a BC Highway Patrol officer stopped a black Dodge Challenger that was observed […]