“The Nelson Police Department would like to inform the community that due to recent staffing shortages, the RCMP will once again be assisting the department in maintaining service delivery to the citizens, businesses and visitors of Nelson,” said a press release issued by NPD. “RCMP officers will be augmenting some Nelson Police Department shifts where […]

The City of Trail is pleased to announce the appointment of Jared Miner to the new position of General Manager of Municipal Services. Jared brings over 15 years of leadership, engineering and project management experience, making him exceptionally well-equipped to lead the city’s people and projects. “I am excited and grateful for the opportunity to […]

As the impacts of climate change become more evident, building climate resilience is essential for the future of the Columbia Basin. To support residents and communities in taking action and adapting to these changes, the Columbia Basin Climate Source website has been updated with a more user-friendly design. The site—a Columbia Basin Trust initiative developed […]

Selkirk College will be closing its learning centres in Kaslo and Nakusp later this year as it addresses financial challenges in the post-secondary sector. Recent federal restrictions on international student recruitment have led to a loss of $9 million in revenue for the 2025/26 fiscal year for Selkirk College. The closures come after careful consideration […]

Keep your windshield free of distractions, your hands on your wheel, and your dog secured in a passenger seat. BC Highway Patrol wants you to avoid getting a ticket for preventable behaviour. On April 9, 2025, a driver on Lougheed Highway near Production Way in Burnaby, BC, was issued a ticket for driving while controls […]

While people everywhere are feeling the squeeze of rising costs due to global inflation and the impact of tariffs, we want to help British Columbians keep more money in their pockets. That’s why we’ve been taking action as a government to deliver savings. ICBC is once again providing rebates of $110 for drivers – you may […]

On Friday, April 4, 2025, 9:29 a.m. a frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officer received a report that two parking meters were damaged in the 1500 block of Cedar Avenue, in Trail, BC. The suspect tried to break into the parking meters to steal the money inside. A City of Trail Bylaw officers noticed […]

There is a lot more to RV towing than simply hooking up your trailer or loading your camper and making sure that the rear lights work. Before you get started, the three major concerns to understand include having the right driver’s licence, knowing if your brakes are sufficient to get you stopped and how much […]

Three Castlegar individuals have been arrested after a search, according to Castlegar RCMP Sgt. Monty Taylor. Taylor said that on April 4, the Castlegar RCMP Crime Reduction Unit, with support from general duty officers and police dog services, executed a search warrant at a residence located in the 1300 block of Columbia Avenue in Castlegar. […]

I’ve been hearing about the challenges many people in Kootenay – Monashee are facing when it comes to the cost of living. We’ve also heard concerns from all around B.C. about the consumer carbon tax, and this week we took action and eliminated this tax. The carbon tax has been an important tool in our […]