Local News

Recovery efforts begin on sunken pontoons at Castlegar dam

The navigation lock at the Hugh L. Keenleyside Dam on Lower Arrow Lake will be closed from Sept. 15 through Sept. 28

Sep 14, 2024 11:53 AM Read more >

Kootenay Lake ferry workers give strike mandate during labour talks

Western Pacific Marine employs 79 unionized members

Sep 13, 2024 2:03 PM Read more >

City of Nelson 'decommissions' Government Road camp

City says camp had been abandoned and was unsafe

Sep 13, 2024 5:30 AM Read more >

Salmo needs a new elementary, but SD8 doubts it will receive funding

Salmo Elementary was built in 1953 and is considered near the end of its lifespan

Sep 12, 2024 2:40 PM Read more >

West Kootenay winery faces uncertain future after devastating fire

This fire comes on the heels of a life-changing event that the family is still grappling with. 

Sep 12, 2024 1:00 PM Read more >

New shelter opens near the Old Trail Bridge

The new La Nina shelter opened on Riverside Avenue this week.

Sep 12, 2024 11:38 AM Read more >

City of Nelson wants province to reimburse encampment costs

City says it has spent more than $150,000 this year on behalf of the province

Sep 12, 2024 11:32 AM Read more >

B.C. jobs ministry announces $1.2-million grant for South Slocan projects

Drop Group will build 2 facilities that add more than 80 jobs to region

Sep 12, 2024 10:00 AM Read more >

Rossland mom braves the English Channel for charity and legacy

Aerin Bowers also fundraising for Canadian Tire Jumpstart charities.

Sep 12, 2024 8:02 AM Read more >

Piazza Day returns to Trail Gulch on Saturday

Guests welcome to bring chairs and blankets to sit in piazza park and enjoy lunch.

Sep 12, 2024 5:31 AM Read more >