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Dogs, drones help detect invasive species

New tactics aim to keep mussels and other alien invaders out of B.C.

Feb 2, 2016 5:00 AM Read more >

Coastal rainforest pact to be made law

Named Great Bear Rainforest by protesters, vast region now 85 per cent protected from logging

Feb 1, 2016 2:00 PM Read more >

No fix for Castlegar airport, experts say

The company that oversees Canada’s air navigation systems says improving the success rate of landings will be close to impossible.

Jan 29, 2016 7:00 PM Read more >

Woodstove sparks fire in Montrose

A Montrose resident was hospitalized for smoke inhalation following a mobile home fire late Wednesday night.

Jan 29, 2016 5:00 AM Read more >

Garibaldi ski resort gets B.C. approval

Resort proposed near Squamish scaled down by removing golf courses, still plans 22,000-bed development, 23 ski lifts

Jan 29, 2016 5:00 AM Read more >

Local dental care organization wins Pacific Blue Cross funding

The West Kootenay Community TEETH Clinic Society is the winner of Pacific Blue Cross’s 75th anniversary Share the Care campaign.

Jan 28, 2016 1:00 PM Read more >

South Columbia SAR gets swinging on hall overhaul

Phase 1 of the overhaul will see the dilapidated face removed and rebuilt; the property landscaped, and an outdoor staircase added.

Jan 28, 2016 9:00 AM Read more >

B.C. coroner identifies skier who died at Red Mountain

Washington state man dies in skiing incident at Red Mountain

Jan 28, 2016 8:00 AM Read more >

Trail police issue warning of phone scam

Local residents have received bogus calls from a man claiming to be from Canada Revenue threatening court action.

Jan 28, 2016 5:00 AM Read more >

Home care spread thin, seniors' advocate says

Growing number of seniors outpacing home care services, Health Minister Terry Lake acknowledges

Jan 27, 2016 2:00 PM Read more >