Tag: Castlegar

BC SPCA’s pet food banks seeing increased demand but fewer donations

The BC SPCA says ongoing economic uncertainty and the rising cost of living appears to be contributing to a decline in donations of pet food and supplies to their animal centres across the province.

Local Mayors call for regional mental health strategy

The cities of Trail, Nelson, and Castlegar have joined forces in a call for a regional strategy to address...

Fatal crash closes highway

Trail RCMP confirm a fatal multi-vehicle crash has closed Hwy 22 near Birchbank Golf Course. BC Highways expects a five...

Bins and bears don’t mix

An increase in bear sighting has WildSafe BC reminding residents they’re on the hunt for food and our garbage...

Kootenays better prepared for climate emergencies

The Kootenays will be better able to withstand and adapt to natural hazards and climate-caused disasters with $1,143,920 in...

Big crowds, lots of smiles, at McHappy Day in the Kootenays

There was no shortage of hungry patrons and happy customers at the Castlegar, Cranbrook, Grand Forks and Trail McDonalds...

CBT funds accessible play spaces

The Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) is giving grants to make play spaces more accessible in 25 communities. The Trust says...

Flu outbreak across Interior Health

Facilities in Cranbrook and Castlegar have joined the growing list of locations within Interior Health currently battling flu outbreaks. IH...

Local group lays out priorities for West Kootenay MLA’s

With the 2024 provincial election officially complete, local groups are eager to present their priorities to West Kootenay’s new...

Record-breaking heat sweeps through the Kootenays

If it felt unusually hot in the Kootenays on Monday, it’s because it was. According to data from Environment...

UPDATED: Drag Storytime postponed after threats to Nelson library

Drag Storytime has been postponed until further notice after the Nelson Public Library received unspecified threats from groups in...

UPDATED: Police officer fatally struck with skateboard, Nelson trial hears

A manslaughter trial in Nelson has opened with the revelation that an off-duty Abbotsford police constable died after being...

B.C. union buys vacant Nelson heritage building

A British Columbia union has bought a heritage building in Nelson to serve as one of its area offices. The...

Nelson Leafs recycling depot receives award

A Nelson recycling center has received an award from the BC Used Oil Management Association for being outstanding in...

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New measles cases in the Interior

Interior Health has confirmed additional measles cases in the Interior, including locations in the Nelson area.

B.C. Crime Stoppers campaign urges South Asian victim of extortion to come forward

The B.C. government is partnering with Crime Stoppers on an awareness campaign to encourage members of the South Asian community who have been targeted by extortion to come forward. 

Leadership locked in for Mount Sentinel Secondary School

School District No. 8 has appointed Emily Mather as vice-principal of Mount Sentinel Secondary School starting August 1.

Nelson zoning amendment passed- but not with Mayor’s blessing

Despite Mayor Janice Morrison's opposition, council has passed the first three readings of an amendment to its Official Community Plan to change the land use designation for the City-owned Front Street property located beside the Nelson and District Community Complex. 

Most drivers tailgate but get frustrated when being tailgated, ICBC says

Many B.C. drivers admit to tailgating, but when it comes to being tailgated themselves, they feel frustrated.
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