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West Kootenay receives emergency operations funding

West Kootenay receives emergency operations funding

Nelson and two regional districts are among the recipients
BC Parks provides clearer timeline for Othello Tunnels opening in Hope

BC Parks provides clearer timeline for Othello Tunnels opening in Hope

BC Parks says the Othello Tunnels will partially reopen in mid-August
Scooter collision, errant scooter driver has Trail RCMP advising of road rules

Scooter collision, errant scooter driver has Trail RCMP advising of road rules

Electric wheelchairs and mobility scooters operate under the same rules as pedestrians; Trail RCMP
Search for geothermal sources near Kootenay Lake one step closer

Search for geothermal sources near Kootenay Lake one step closer

Retired geologists have partnered with students to investigate a spring near Crawford Creek
Federal government officially identifies spotted owl habitat near Hope

Federal government officially identifies spotted owl habitat near Hope

400,000 hectares of land in Fraser Canyon recognized as critical habitat for spotted owl
Trail driver uninjured after car goes down river bank

Trail driver uninjured after car goes down river bank

Police report that the driver was uninjured.
First responders rescue woman from Trail bridge

First responders rescue woman from Trail bridge

Firefighters use ladder on their truck to help woman down from Victoria Street Bridge arch
Partial reopening for Hope's Othello Tunnels moved

Partial reopening for Hope's Othello Tunnels moved

Crew said more work needed to make Coquihalla Provincial Park safe for visitors
Fire destroys home in outskirts of Fruitvale

Fire destroys home in outskirts of Fruitvale

Twelve regional firefighters responded to the call.
Midway RCMP ask for help to find missing teen

Midway RCMP ask for help to find missing teen

Danaejah Boyd was last seen wearing a black dress and grey running shoes