Exhibition Dates: August 13 – October 31, 2026 Artist Reception: Saturday, September 12, at the Kootenay Gallery of Art from 2-4pm What is it about dogs that connects us? How do they bring people together, shape our relationships, and leave lasting impressions on our lives? For the Love of Dog is a multimedia exhibition that […]

There are many reasons why mirrors are required on vehicles in BC. One reason is that you can see emergency vehicles- including police- when they are right behind you. A motorcycle rider has lost his machine, and his licence, after stunt-riding on Highway #99 within a few metres of BC Highway Patrol. On July 18, […]

Wildfires are occurring across the province due to increased lightning and hot, dry weather. Whether you’re travelling or staying close to home, stay prepared by checking road conditions, having an emergency kit ready, and checking in on friends and family who may be affected. Be sure to check out the following. Drive BC: https://www.drivebc.ca/ Emergency Info […]

As wildfire activity increases, government is encouraging everyone throughout BC to pre-register for Emergency Support Services (ESS) before an emergency occurs, regardless of where they live or how close they are to an active wildfire or other emergency event. Emergency Support Services (ESS) make it quicker and easier to receive support if you need to […]

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 […]