Kootenay Lake Hospital begins $4.25-million CT scanner upgrade
Construction is underway at Kootenay Lake Hospital to prepare its medical imaging department for a new CT scanner expected to begin operating in December.
RDKB updates rural housing plans as region faces need for 6,300 homes
The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary is updating housing policies in its rural community plans as it prepares for an estimated 6,300 additional homes needed across its electoral areas over the next 20 years.
Advance voter registration closes Aug. 18 for Greenwood election
Advance voter registration for Greenwood’s 2026 general local election will close at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 18.
Voters will elect one mayor and four councillors in the upcoming municipal election.
Province announces completion of Grand Forks flood-mitigation program
The provincial government announced July 17 that the Grand Forks Flood Mitigation Program, developed following the destructive 2018 flood, has been completed.
Grand Forks seeks feedback on proposed business licence bylaw
People who consider themselves affected by a proposed update to Grand Forks’ business licence bylaw have until Aug. 5 to submit written feedback to the city.
Grand Forks extends medical clinic support agreement through May 2027
Grand Forks city council has approved a six-month extension of an agreement covering fixed operating costs at the Grand Forks Medical Clinic as the community continues its efforts to recruit and retain primary care providers.
RDKB to celebrate opening of new yurt at Beaver Valley Family Park
The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary will celebrate the opening of a new yurt at Beaver Valley Family Park and Campground with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and community open house on June 18.
Christina Lake students get hands-on lesson in local government
Grade 4 and 5 students from Christina Lake Elementary School visited the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary’s Trail headquarters for a hands-on look at local government during Local Government Awareness Week.
Christina Lake celebrates opening of new pedestrian bridge
Community members gathered to celebrate the opening of a new pedestrian bridge in Christina Lake, marking the completion of a project shaped by local advocacy and collaboration.
More health services return to Nelson centre after water damage
More Interior Health programs have returned to the Nelson Community Health Services Centre, six months after water damage forced the facility to close and relocate services across the city.
BC shatters COVID-19 case count, numbers spike in Kootenay/Boundary
Curbside collection costs could climb in new year
Olivia leads top B.C. baby names for 2021
Winter Weather Alert for Highway 3 — Paulson Summit to Kootenay Pass
More hydro-electric power generation needs to be sought by city: councillor
Interior Health issues Drug Alert for Nelson area
Bringing down costs for British Columbians in 2022
NPD arrest data criticized in provincial report from B.C. Office of the Human Rights Commissioner
Province decides to phase in return to school in New Year
