VANCOUVER: BC Hydro is warning customers to remain vigilant as reports of attempted and successful scams surged in May 2025, highlighting the growing sophistication of fraud targeting British Columbians. Over the course of the month, 60 customers reported falling victim to a scam, while another 92 alerted BC Hydro to attempted scams. This represents an […]

As we gather with family and friends to celebrate Canada Day, we’re reminded of the values that make our country and our province truly special: resilience, diversity, and pride. While we know there is a lot of work still to do on the many challenges facing people in B.C., there is also a lot that […]

Interior Health has confirmed a single measles case in Kamloops. Interior Health is following up directly with individuals who are known to have been exposed to the case as part of normal contact tracing. The risk to the broader public is considered low. However, if you were at the following locations during the time listed […]

The City of Castlegar is advancing plans to upgrade and expand the Air Terminal Building at the West Kootenay Regional Airport. At its June 23, 2025, meeting, Council approved engaging Kasian Architecture Interior Design and Planning Ltd. to lead the design work for this project based on their proposed team, past project experience, and value […]

JCI Kootenay, in partnership with Columbia Basin Trust, is launching 30 Under 30—a campaign recognizing 30 inspiring individuals aged 30 and under who are making a meaningful difference across the Columbia Basin. “We know there are many people in this region doing extraordinary things—often without much recognition,” said Daniel Crema, Chair of the 30 Under […]

A few times every summer I’m riding my motorcycle and come up to a set of traffic lights and have to stop. I find myself behind a diesel pickup as we both wait for the light to turn green. When it does, the driver hits the throttle and I become another victim of “rolling coal”. […]

On Sunday, June 1, 2025, at 7:15 p.m. a frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officer responded to a report about a 31-year-old Casino woman and her three children involved a single motor vehicle incident in the 2600 block of Casino Road, in Trail, according to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. “The officer attended the area […]

On Friday, May 23, 2025, at 10:20 p.m. a frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officer received a report about a suspicious incident involving a group of youth and a vehicle on Columbia Gardens Road near Birch Avenue, in Fruitvale, according to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich.. The youth were walking along the road when approached […]

On Friday, May 23, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. a frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officer was patrolling in an unmarked police vehicle when he spotted a truck and trailer struggling to maintain its speed and lane on Victoria Street, in Trail, according to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. The officer detained the driver, truck and […]

Spending this week in Kootenay Monashee I’ve seen people coming together to build a stronger B.C. In the face of trade tensions that threaten local jobs, our government is taking action. We know that in the years to come, B.C. will be the economic engine of the new Canada. On Wednesday, we announced investment in rural […]