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Coroner’s inquest to examine Tumbler Ridge shootings

Provincial Emily Joveski -
B.C.’s chief coroner says there will be an inquest into the Tumbler Ridge shootings.

BC sees 13 per cent year-over-year decline in overdose deaths; Kootenay Boundary tallies 35 deaths in 2024

Health My Nelson Now Staff -
The Kootenay Boundary tallies 35 illicit drug fatalities in 2024, down from the previous year’s 41 deaths. Nelson and Trail...

Nine Kootenay residents killed by toxic drugs in July

Health Ryley McCormack -
At least 192 British Columbians died from toxic drugs last month, including nine Kootenay residents. This comes as the BC...

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B.C. leaders spar in fiery debate ahead of Oct. 24 election

2026 BC Election
B.C.’s three main party leaders clashed over affordability, health care and Indigenous rights in a heated televised election debate Wednesday evening.

Brittny Anderson looks to build on six years as Kootenay Central MLA

2026 BC Election
B.C. NDP MLA Brittny Anderson is seeking a third term representing Kootenay Central, with housing, health care and environmental protection among her priorities if re-elected.

WPM disputes hiring company seeking $515K for Kootenay Lake ferry work

Construction
Western Pacific Marine is denying allegations that it owes more than $515,000 to a company that claims it completed unpaid work on the Kootenay Lake ferry project.

Salmo to chlorinate water system overnight

Village of Salmo
The Village of Salmo will be chlorinating its water system overnight Thursday as part of its biannual maintenance.

August free of drug-related deaths in Kootenay-Boundary

Health
Nobody died due to toxic drugs in the Kootenay-Boundary in August, according to figures from the BC Coroners Service.
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