Small wildfire reported near Mount Kobau in rural Osoyoos
BC Wildfire Service was responding Wednesday afternoon to a small wildfire reported near Mount Kobau in rural Osoyoos.
Kelowna mayor asks Health Canada to deny 2027 supervised consumption site renewal
Kelowna Mayor Tom Dyas is asking Health Canada not to renew the federal authorization for the city’s downtown supervised consumption site after its current exemption expires at the end of the year.
RDKB updating decades-old floodplain maps in Rural Grand Forks, West Boundary
Some floodplain maps still used under the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary’s current bylaw date to 1992 and 1997, as the regional district develops new mapping for Rural Grand Forks and the West Boundary.
Trail-born Landon Ferraro joins Jets on TSN as analyst
Trail-born former NHL player Landon Ferraro has joined TSN as the new analyst for Winnipeg Jets regional broadcasts.
Chilliwack RCMP renew appeal two years after suspicious death of Tania Langley
Chilliwack RCMP are renewing their appeal for information two years after the disappearance and death of Tania Langley, saying investigators continue to consider the circumstances surrounding her disappearance suspicious.
StellerVista expands student awards to West Boundary for first time
Students from West Boundary received StellerVista Credit Union's StellerStudent awards for the first time this year as the program expanded into the West Kootenay and Boundary region.
First phase of KBRH parking upgrades complete as MRI expansion continues
The first phase of parking upgrades at Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital in Trail has been completed, reopening part of the hospital site while construction continues on a new permanent MRI suite.
Opinion — E-bike riders are trail users too
The discussion around the recent wildfire-related off-road vehicle restrictions got me thinking about more than one temporary ban. It also brought out a lot of strong opinions about e-bikes, trail users and who belongs on our local trails.
Castlegar council expected to consider fivefold increase in purchasing threshold
Castlegar council is expected to consider a new procurement policy Sept. 8 that would allow senior administrators to approve budgeted purchases worth up to $250,000 without returning to council for a separate vote.
BCWS lifts campfire, ORV restrictions in Boundary; Greenwood ban remains
Two wildfire restrictions that affected the Boundary through much of August have now been lifted. BC Wildfire Service ended the Category 1 campfire prohibition at noon Sept. 1 throughout the Southeast Fire Centre, several days after rescinding its regional prohibition on recreational off-road vehicle use on Crown land.
Man expected to survive after alleged attack near Lund
A 45-year-old man is expected to survive after an alleged attack along Highway 101 near Lund left him with multiple stab wounds, according to Powell River RCMP. Police said they were contacted Aug. 30 after the man was admitted to hospital.
New weevil released in B.C. targets common tansy already established in the Boundary
A small stem-mining weevil released at three sites in British Columbia this spring is the newest tool in a decades-long effort to control common tansy, an invasive plant that has been established in the Boundary for years.
Castlegar arena project could be substantially complete by September 2029
A proposed second arena and indoor walking track at the Castlegar & District Community Complex could reach substantial completion by September 2029 if voters approve the project next year, according to an updated Regional District of Central Kootenay timeline.
Boundary election season begins as candidate nominations open Tuesday
The 2026 local election field begins taking shape Tuesday as prospective candidates across the Boundary become eligible to file nomination papers for municipal councils, regional district seats and the School District 51 board.
Kelowna Rockets name Curtis Hamilton GM after Bruce Hamilton’s 35-year run
The Kelowna Rockets have made the first change at general manager in franchise history, promoting Curtis Hamilton to the position after Bruce Hamilton held the job for 35 years.
B.C. RCMP Golf Championship coming to Christina Lake in September
Christina Lake will host the B.C. RCMP Golf Championship for three days in September.
Fifth annual Funduro returns to Christina Lake Sept. 13
Mountain bikers will return to the trails above Christina Lake on Sept. 13 for the fifth annual Funduro, a local race that raises money for trail maintenance and improvements in Christina Lake and Grand Forks.
FortisBC could shut off power in West Boundary during extreme wildfire weather
Residents in Midway, Greenwood, Rock Creek and several other West Boundary communities could have their electricity intentionally shut off by FortisBC if extreme wildfire conditions and high winds develop at the same time.
Rock Creek adds 150-kW fast charger at Riverside Centre
Electric vehicle drivers travelling through Rock Creek have a faster charging option after FortisBC added a new 150-kilowatt DC fast charger at the Rock Creek Visitor Centre at Riverside Centre.
Boil water notice remains in effect for Riondel
A boil water notice remains in effect for all users of the Riondel Water System after a mechanical failure disrupted operations at the community’s water treatment plant. The Regional District of Central Kootenay issued the notice Aug. 28 because treatment components had to be bypassed.