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Join artist Theshini Naicker, currently exhibiting at the Kootenay Gallery, as she provides an introduction and brief history of felt making. Photo: Submitted

Artist Theshini Naicker presenting felting demonstration at Kootenay Gallery

Registration is required as space is limited

Join artist Theshini Naicker, currently exhibiting at the Kootenay Gallery, as she provides an introduction and brief history of felt making. Photo: Submitted
The Penticton Regional Hospital provides health care service in British Columbia’s South Okanagan. Which hospital in Canada is the oldest still operating hospital? (Black Press file photo)

QUIZ: A tribute to first responders

When things go wrong, police, firefighters, paramedics, doctors and nurses are ready to help

The Penticton Regional Hospital provides health care service in British Columbia’s South Okanagan. Which hospital in Canada is the oldest still operating hospital? (Black Press file photo)
The Tadanac pool, circa 1960. Notice the Cominco greenhouse in the back (left). Photo: Trail Historical Society

Trail Blazers: The Tadanac Pool

Trail Blazers is a weekly feature in partnership with the Trail Museum and Archives

The Tadanac pool, circa 1960. Notice the Cominco greenhouse in the back (left). Photo: Trail Historical Society
The iconic dogwood officially became British Columbias floral emblem in 1956. During World War II, the B.C. Women’s Institutes sold dogwood lapel pins and used the proceeds to send comforts to B.C. soldiers who were overseas. Photo: Government of B.C.

Nominations open for B.C. Medal of Good Citizenship

Nominations are due by Monday, Sept. 4

The iconic dogwood officially became British Columbias floral emblem in 1956. During World War II, the B.C. Women’s Institutes sold dogwood lapel pins and used the proceeds to send comforts to B.C. soldiers who were overseas. Photo: Government of B.C.
Bats roosting in exposed locations, such as this bat on a screen door, can be left alone and will usually move on at dusk or after a few days. Photo by V.Troyen

Bats are on the move in mid-summer says Kootenay Community Bat Project

It’s not unusal to find a bat in your house at this time of year

Bats roosting in exposed locations, such as this bat on a screen door, can be left alone and will usually move on at dusk or after a few days. Photo by V.Troyen
This image of a single perfect flower serves a gentle reminder of words by English actress Wendy Craig, “One rose says more than the dozen.” Photo: Jessee Regnier

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This image of a single perfect flower serves a gentle reminder of words by English actress Wendy Craig, “One rose says more than the dozen.” Photo: Jessee Regnier
Canadian pop star Justin Bieber performs at a concert marking the end of Formula One, in Jidda, Saudi Arabia, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021. How did he get his start in music? (THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Amr Nabil)

QUIZ: Are you ready for some sounds of summer?

Music festivals and outdoor concerts abound at this time of the year

Canadian pop star Justin Bieber performs at a concert marking the end of Formula One, in Jidda, Saudi Arabia, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021. How did he get his start in music? (THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Amr Nabil)
Students at Sandy Hill elementary in Abbotsford created banners to welcome in the participating athletes to the 55+ BC Games on Aug. 23. (John Morrow/Abbotsford News)

VIDEO: 55+ BC Games opening ceremony to feature artistic touch from Abbotsford youth

Sandy Hill elementary students handpainted signs to be used at August event

Students at Sandy Hill elementary in Abbotsford created banners to welcome in the participating athletes to the 55+ BC Games on Aug. 23. (John Morrow/Abbotsford News)
Dressed to the nines for the CM&S picnic, circa July 22, 1933. Photo: Trail Historical Society

Trail Blazers: The Company picnic

Trail Blazers is a weekly feature in partnership with the Trail Museum and Archives

Dressed to the nines for the CM&S picnic, circa July 22, 1933. Photo: Trail Historical Society
Former West Kelowna Warrior and Nanaimo Clipper Skyler Cameron (left) is financial help after both his parents died within weeks of each other earlier this year. (Skyler Cameron/Facebook)

West Kelowna, Nanaimo BCHL alumni needs help after death of parents

The parents of former Warrior, Clipper Skyler Cameron died within weeks of each other

Former West Kelowna Warrior and Nanaimo Clipper Skyler Cameron (left) is financial help after both his parents died within weeks of each other earlier this year. (Skyler Cameron/Facebook)
Jaime Garcia climbs out of his tub at the beach at Maffeo Sutton Park at the end of the Great International World Championship Bathtub Race. In which Canadian city did bathtub racing originate? (Greg Sakaki/News Bulletin)

QUIZ: How much do you know about water-related activities?

On hot summer days, many people enjoy time at the lake or on the beach

Jaime Garcia climbs out of his tub at the beach at Maffeo Sutton Park at the end of the Great International World Championship Bathtub Race. In which Canadian city did bathtub racing originate? (Greg Sakaki/News Bulletin)
Campbell River’s Discovery Pier, Friday, July 14, 2023. Photo by Alistair Taylor/Campbell River Mirror

VIDEO: Pod of orcas, including calves, swarm Vancouver Island pier

A group of people who got the thrill of a lifetime July 10

Campbell River’s Discovery Pier, Friday, July 14, 2023. Photo by Alistair Taylor/Campbell River Mirror
The J.D. Anderson ranch, now the Birchbank Golf Course. Photo: Trail Historical Society

Trail Blazers: From Birchbrook to Birchbank

Trail Blazers is a weekly feature in partnership with the Trail Museum and Archives

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The J.D. Anderson ranch, now the Birchbank Golf Course. Photo: Trail Historical Society
The Kuskanook Chalet is designed and built for bats. Photo: WCS Canada

More habitat, fewer bugs: Kuskanook Chalet is a purpose-built home for bats

Kootenay Connect assists species listed as at risk

The Kuskanook Chalet is designed and built for bats. Photo: WCS Canada
Boundary Museum and Archives board president Christopher Stevenson talks about the clock the museum just acquired that is a prominent piece of the Boundary region’s history. It hung up in banks in Phoenix and Grand Forks, as well as the Grand Forks library before it found its new home in the museum’s front entrance. Photo Karen McKinley

Grand Forks museum acquires historic timepiece

123-year-old clock once hung Phoenix and Grand Fork’s banks

Boundary Museum and Archives board president Christopher Stevenson talks about the clock the museum just acquired that is a prominent piece of the Boundary region’s history. It hung up in banks in Phoenix and Grand Forks, as well as the Grand Forks library before it found its new home in the museum’s front entrance. Photo Karen McKinley
The icing on the cake for guests at the Christina Lake Homecoming Summerfest was having the chance to paddle on a dragon boat with the Kootenay Robusters. Photos: Submitted

Christina Lake Summerfest brings sunshine and smiles

Annual fest ran July 6 to July 9

The icing on the cake for guests at the Christina Lake Homecoming Summerfest was having the chance to paddle on a dragon boat with the Kootenay Robusters. Photos: Submitted
Daniel Friedenberger, Bryce Briedenberger, and Herald Friedenberger talk with Hugh Watt of True North Forestry Consulting about the local logging landscape. Photo: Submitted

Nakusp logger reflects on days past, and what’s to come

by Skye Cunningham Herald Friedenberger, a long-time Nakusp local, wasn’t always privy…

  • Jul 11, 2023
Daniel Friedenberger, Bryce Briedenberger, and Herald Friedenberger talk with Hugh Watt of True North Forestry Consulting about the local logging landscape. Photo: Submitted
The City of Mission installed a pair of wildlife crossing signs on Dewdney Trunk Road in the Stave Falls area that feature a dinosaur instead of a traditional moose, deer or bear. /City of Mission Photo

T-Rex battles wrecks: City enlists dinosaurs on street warning signs

Signs installed on Mission road after wildlife fatalities and near misses

The City of Mission installed a pair of wildlife crossing signs on Dewdney Trunk Road in the Stave Falls area that feature a dinosaur instead of a traditional moose, deer or bear. /City of Mission Photo
The Smokettes donated $1,000 to the Greater Trail Hospice Society. L-R: Bridget Kivell, Leanne Hall, Jennifer Savage (hospice), Allison Toner and Kristin Landre. Photos: Submitted.

Smokettes’ Kootenay hockey tournament raises money for goodwill

Hockey tourney includes teams from Rossland, Grand Forks, Nakusp, and Revelstoke

The Smokettes donated $1,000 to the Greater Trail Hospice Society. L-R: Bridget Kivell, Leanne Hall, Jennifer Savage (hospice), Allison Toner and Kristin Landre. Photos: Submitted.
Greater Vancouver Zoo is opening a new Wallaby Walkthrough Experience at the Aldergrove facilities on Canada Day. (screengrab)

VIDEO: Stepping into the outback on Canada Day can pay off

B.C. zoo hosts a grand opening for its new Wallaby Walkthrough Experience on July 1

Greater Vancouver Zoo is opening a new Wallaby Walkthrough Experience at the Aldergrove facilities on Canada Day. (screengrab)