Hwy 3 closed near Creston due to motor vehicle collision
On May 21, 2025, at 6:30 a.m., emergency crews, along with Creston RCMP remain at the scene of a multiple vehicle collision on Hwy 3, 1 km east of Canyon Lister Road, according to RCMP Cpl. James Grandy. “Emergency crews will be remaining at the scene for most of today, with a full closure of […]
Only minor injuries after float plane crashes near Refuge Cove
At approximately 7:06 p.m. on May 19, 2025, Powell River RCMP received a report of a float plane crash near Refuge Cove, BC, according to RCMP Const. Chris Bakker. “At the time of the crash, there were three people on board the aircraft, which was landing near Refuge Cove as part of a sightseeing tour of […]
Trail moves forward with major downtown revitalization
The City of Trail is moving forward with the hazardous materials abatement and demolition of two derelict properties in the downtown core. The abatement and demolition of both the former CS Williams Clinic at 901 Helena Street and the former Towne Square Mall at 900 Spokane Street have been awarded to LOCAL Industrial Partners Ltd. […]
Communities across B.C. host Fishing Forever events
Every year, B.C. fish and game clubs and outdoors organizations host Fishing Forever events in their communities, where volunteers help seniors and people with diverse abilities enjoy a day of fishing, learn to bait a hook, and feel the thrill of hooking a fish. Fishing Forever has been inspiring communities since 1989, when the idea […]
Spring means more wildlife on road, more crash risk
Drivers reminded to be on alert. ‘Animals don’t follow traffic rules.’ Spring brings longer days, greener roadsides — and a sharp rise in wildlife on the move. Road Safety at Work urges drivers to watch for animals crossing roads during peak wildlife activity periods. “Animals don’t follow traffic rules,” says Trace Acres, program director at […]
DriveSmartBC: Driving the Wrong Way on Divided Highways
It is fortunate that this type of collision is relatively rare because the consequences are severe. I am speaking of driving the wrong way on a divided highway or freeway. We received a driving complaint about once a month for someone driving on the wrong side of the Inland Island Highway when I was working […]
Nelson PD shuts down portion of View Street for dangerous warrant execution
On May 4, 2025 the Nelson Police Department executed a high-risk search warrant on a residence located on View Street, near Kootenay Lake Hospital, according to a press release issued Monday. The search warrant was authorized after an illicit drug and illegal firearms investigation was completed by members of the NPD. Given the nature of […]
Save Genelle Fire Hall - May update and how you can help
Currently, the Genelle fire station is still officially scheduled for closure on June 25, 2025, but we will keep working to change this. Community efforts have made progress, and a decision on an extension is expected to be made on May 20 at the next RDKB East End Services Committee meeting. Volunteers will be canvassing door-to-door […]
StellerVista Credit Union branches in Castlegar and Slocan Park go out on strike
United Steelworkers union (USW) Local 1-405 members at StellerVista Credit Union in the Castlegar and Slocan Park branches in British Columbia have put up picket lines. For the unionized credit union employees, the employer’s proposed wage freeze for two years and the reduction of benefits and provisions that have been in the collective agreement for […]
Fire season -- prepare for power outages
With the arrival of wildfire season, FortisBC Inc. (FortisBC) is encouraging its electricity customers to be prepared for possible outages during the Southern Interior’s hottest months. That’s when FortisBC puts important safety practices into place, some of which could result in power outages, to reduce potential wildfire risks and help protect communities and its electricity […]
