Opening a vehicle door seems like a routine action, but it carries a legal responsibility. Section 203(1) of British Columbia’s Motor Vehicle Act requires that you must not open a vehicle door into moving traffic unless it is reasonably safe to do so. A recent BC Supreme Court decision shows that this duty remains even […]

Construction has begun on renovations to the CT scanner room at Kootenay Lake Hospital to prepare for a replacement. To maintain uninterrupted patient care during construction, a temporary mobile CT unit has been installed in front of the hospital. “Having access to quality health care close to home matters to all of us here in […]

Get ready to dance like there’s no one watching with Stubbs and the and Paris Pick and the Pricks at Music in the Dark. Presented by Trail & District Arts Council, as part of the Kootenay Savings Music in the Park series, this live music event happens on Friday, Aug. 7 from 7:30 to 10 […]

“We are the cosmos made conscious, and life is the means by which the universe understands itself.” — Professor Brian Cox Telemachos: “We created the greatest civilization there ever was.” Odysseus: “We violated all that’s ever been sacred between people. We lived in a world of beauty, … until we broke it.” Penelope: “Civilization will […]

Castlegar RCMP is updating  the public that the man who was swept down the Columbia River on June 21, 2026, has been located deceased. The deceased man’s identity has been confirmed, and his next of kin have been notified. Castlegar RCMP extends its condolences to the man’s family and friends during this difficult time. Previous coverage: The Castlegar RCMP is […]

British Columbia could set a new all-time summer electricity demand record this week as hot weather drives increased use of air conditioning across the province. BC Hydro expects electricity demand to remain elevated through the week and could surpass the current summer peak record of 8,652 megawatts, set in August 2025, if temperatures continue to […]

Artists, museums, art galleries, heritage sites and more will open their doors to the public—for free—during the Columbia Basin Culture Tour. A total of 85 venues, located in communities and rural areas throughout the Columbia Basin, are featured in the 18th annual tour, taking place on Saturday and Sunday, August 8 and 9, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 […]

More than 1,000 households across the RDKB are now better prepared for wildfire after taking part in the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary’s FREE FireSmart Home Assessment Program. Since launching the FireSmart Home Assessment Program in 2022, the initiative has seen exceptional community support, helping homeowners better understand their property’s wildfire risks and take practical […]

With approximately 90 wildfires burning across the province and nearly 10,000 people under Evacuation Alerts and Orders, United Way BC is calling on British Columbians to donate to its United for BC Wildfire Recovery Fund in support of communities affected. The fund provides assistance not only during emergencies, but throughout the months and years of […]

As we get further into summer, I know we’re all looking forward to more sunny days, times out on the water and seeing our loved ones. One of my favourite spots to unwind and relax at is Champion Lakes. I also enjoy summer as a chance to meet many of you in person at local events […]