Bradley Jones
Delivering local news and sports in the East Kootenay since April 2016, Bradley now calls Cranbrook home. Born and raised in Airdrie, AB, Bradley graduated from Lethbridge College, and has been a journalist, news anchor and reporter since 2014. Bradley took on local News Director responsibilities when he moved to Cranbrook in 2016. He is now Vista Radio's Kootenay News Director, managing and overseeing all news operations at the company's five regional radio stations in Cranbrook, Creston, Nelson, Castlegar, and Grand Forks.
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Edmonton’s CFL franchise rebrands to “Elks”
Formerly known as the Edmonton Eskimos before dropped the moniker in 2020, the CFL franchise will now be known as the Edmonton Elks.The franchise officially unveiled the team's new...
Snow expected over Kootenay Pass
About 5 to 10 centimetres of snow is forecast to fall Wednesday evening through to early Thursday afternoon.Environment Canada issued the Special Weather Statement, noting that snow will fall...
Trail man arrested by RCMP after discovery of loaded guns and drugs
A 32-year-old man was arrested by RCMP early Sunday morning after he was found passed out behind the wheel of his vehicle.Trail and Greater District RCMP received a report...
Four COVID-19 travel restriction road checks established by RCMP in B.C.
The BC RCMP has established four road checks for the new COVID-19 travel restrictions, although none of the road checks are in the Kootenays."The checks are part of the...
Vancouver Canucks moving AHL affiliate to Abbotsford
The Utica Comets will no longer be the American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate of the Vancouver Canucks, as the NHL club will instead establish its farm team just down...
Over 275,000 vaccines delivered in Interior Health, pharmacy options open in the Kootenays
Administering the first COVID-19 vaccine dose in Interior Health on December 22nd, 2020, approximately 275,000 doses have now been given to residents."Interior Health’s immunization campaign is running at full...
Seattle Kraken officially become 32nd NHL team
The Seattle Kraken have finalized and completed the acquisition of its new franchise and are now officially members of the National Hockey League."On behalf of the Board of Governors,...
Toxic drugs claim 158 more lives in March
Since the start of the year, 498 people have died as a result of toxic illicit drugs in British Columbia.For the third straight month, more than five people have...
British Columbia ready to vaccinate those 60 and above
Over 90,000 people will soon be getting invitations to book their COVID-19 vaccine appointments, as B.C. will start giving...
Nelson homes evacuated following natural gas leak on Tuesday
The 600 block of Mill Street in Nelson was evacuated on Tuesday as a precaution.According to Nelson Fire Rescue,...
More than 230,000 vaccine doses delivered across Interior Health
Over 230,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have now been administered to residents throughout the health authority.Interior Health said its...
Rogers experiencing Canada-wide service outages
If you are experiencing issues with your Rogers service, you aren't alone.Rogers is reporting that customers are having service...
Mandatory entry-level training to be required for commercial trucking licence
The B.C. Government is implementing mandatory entry-level training (MELT) for new Class 1 commercial driver's licence applications starting this...
B.C. moves to Phase 3 of COVID-19 Immunization Plan, introducing online booking
The B.C. Government is proceeding to Phase 3 of its COVID-19 Immunization Plan, which will allow those 71 and...
Organizers fined for Saturday “Freedom Rally” in Nelson
Nelson Police said they handed out three $2,300 fines as nearly 150 people gathering at Nelson City Hall on...
Province introduces job-protected leave for workers getting COVID-19 vaccine
You won't have to worry about getting time off to get a COVID-19 vaccination if you want one.The B.C....
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Kootenays see sharp drop in wildfires in 2025
Following several record-breaking wildfire seasons in B.C., 2025 has brought some relief for the Southeast Fire Centre, with year-to-date statistics showing one of the quietest fire seasons in recent memory.Â
Kootenay-Boundary real estate sales, listings decline in August
According to the Association of Interior Realtors, there were 278 residential sales in the region in August, down from 312 units sold the previous month. However, it was a 0.7 per cent increase on August 2024.
Biography of Sandon founder to be launched in October
A local history book 20 years in the making will be launched at the Silvery Slocan Museum in New Denver in October.
Small business group says B.C. regional districts need to reign in spending
A report from a small business advocacy group finds spending among regional districts in British Columbia is growing faster than key economic measures.Â
Cops for Kids headed for the Kootenays
A milestone year is underway as 23 law enforcement cyclists and support crew hit the road for the 25th annual Cops for Kids Ride,Thomas Alan Budd Foundation,
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