RDOS completes 2026 improvements at historic Adra Tunnel
The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) has completed a series of trail and visitor-facility improvements at the historic Adra Tunnel, building on the restoration that reopened the Kettle Valley Rail Trail landmark to the public in May 2025.
Keremeos RCMP seek witnesses after fatal crash into Similkameen River
Police are seeking witnesses and video footage after a vehicle left the roadway and entered the Similkameen River on Oct. 6, leaving a 17-year-old girl dead and other occupants injured.
Where Boundary residents can vote October 17 and which races are contested
Voters across the Boundary will head to the polls Saturday, October 17, to elect municipal councils, a regional district director and school trustees, with several races contested in Grand Forks, Greenwood, Midway and Christina Lake.
Nelson police seek public's help finding missing man known as Buzz
The Nelson Police Department is asking for the public's help locating a 48-year-old man named Colin, also known as Buzz, who was last seen in Nelson on Oct. 6.
Meet the candidates: Roly Russell, BC NDP
The Boundary Sentinel invited all three candidates running in Boundary-Similkameen in the October 24, 2026 provincial election to answer questions about their backgrounds, priorities and plans for the riding.
Phoenix Metals says four rigs now drilling at Phoenix South near Greenwood
Phoenix Metals Corp. says four drilling rigs have begun work at its Phoenix South exploration target near Greenwood, following a provincial permit amendment that expanded the company's drilling plans in the Boundary region.
Boundary forest society to close Nov. 13 as New Forest Act campaign ends
The Boundary Forest Watershed Stewardship Society will cease operations Nov. 13 and is proceeding with dissolution, ending an organized campaign for provincial forestry reform that grew out of concerns about forest management in the Kettle River watershed.
Christina Lake voters still have mail-ballot options after postal deadline
Voters in Christina Lake can still arrange to collect a mail-ballot package from the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB) ahead of the Oct. 17 general local election, following the expiry of Friday's deadline to request a package through Canada Post.
SD51 closes 2025–26 with $1.32M operating surplus as revenue tops budget
School District 51 ended the 2025–26 school year with $1.32 million in accumulated operating surplus after operating revenue finished about $1.5 million above the district’s final amended budget.
Rossland council asked to investigate sponsorship, trail funding changes
Rossland council will be asked Monday to support recreation staff in further investigating recommendations that include a City sponsorship framework, naming recognition, annual trail-maintenance funding and a more formal public review of major recreation capital projects.
Kelowna RCMP investigate alleged Lower Mainland kidnapping
Kelowna RCMP are investigating an alleged kidnapping in which a person was taken from the Lower Mainland to Kelowna and held against their will, in what police believe was an attempt to put pressure on one of the victim’s associates.
Vehicle linked to man missing from Creston area since 2004 recovered from Kootenay River
Human remains believed to be those of a man missing from the Creston area since 2004 have been found inside a submerged vehicle recovered from the Kootenay River.
RDCK proposes new enforcement tool for unauthorized riparian work in Area G
Property owners who carry out unauthorized development near streams, lakes and wetlands in Electoral Area G could face a new layer of enforcement under proposed Regional District of Central Kootenay changes intended to put more of the cost of dealing with violations on the responsible property owner.
Rossland projects roughly $60M in five-year capital needs as staff flag possible 2027 borrowing
Rossland is planning for roughly $60 million in capital spending over the next five years, with municipal staff warning that additional borrowing will likely be needed as early as 2027 to help pay for water, sewer, retaining-wall and other infrastructure work.
Six-unit First Avenue townhouse proposal heads to Rossland public hearing
A proposal to rezone a First Avenue property for a six-unit townhouse development will go before a public hearing Monday, with final approval of the project’s zoning still requiring later council votes.
Rossland poised to allow indoor self-storage in C-1 downtown zone
Rossland city council will consider allowing indoor self-storage throughout the city's Downtown Core commercial zone Monday, with rules intended to keep storage units from replacing street-level storefronts.
Summerland moves Bald Range properties from evacuation order to Prohibit Entry Order
Property owners and their designated representatives can enter specific Bald Range wildfire-affected properties under a Prohibit Entry Order, while general visiting and occupancy remain prohibited as post-fire hazards and recovery work continue.
Cranbrook budget survey closes Oct. 2 with hospice land question
Cranbrook residents have until Friday, Oct. 2 to respond to the City’s 2027 budget survey, which this year includes questions about whether municipal land should be donated for a proposed 10-bed hospice house and where that facility should be located.
Vernon Active Living Centre targets Oct. 30 substantial completion, City says project remains within budget
The City of Vernon says the Active Living Centre remains within its approved budget and is targeting Oct. 30 for substantial completion, with a six-week operational-readiness period expected before the facility opens to the public.
Osoyoos advances plan to end Near Market Affordable Housing program
Osoyoos has begun the formal process of dismantling its Near Market Affordable Housing program after 10 homes were sold through the program over roughly a decade, with the Town citing administrative demands and questions about its effectiveness.