Six Interfor forestry plans open for public comment in Grand Forks area
Six forestry operations maps submitted by Interfor Corporation for its Grand Forks Division are open for public review, with proposed operations covering Beaver Creek, West Fork, Italy, North Rendell, Carmi and Highway 33.
Meet the candidates: Keith Pomeroy, OneBC
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.
RDOS board approves comprehensive review of fire services
The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) Board of Directors has approved a comprehensive review of its fire services, with an independent consultant expected to examine current operations and make recommendations to guide future decisions.
The travelling pants: Nanaimo RCMP solve mystery after box falls off truck
The curious case of Nanaimo's travelling pants has been solved, with police revealing that several pairs of tactical trousers had quite literally fallen off the back of a truck.
West Kootenay election results: Trail elects new mayor, close races for regional directors
Trail has elected a new mayor, preliminary results show a change of leadership in Castlegar, and several regional district directors are trailing challengers following the October 17 local elections across the West Kootenay.
Christina Lake elects new RDKB director as McMynn leads Midway mayoral race
Christina Lake voters have elected Rupert Oldroyd as their new regional district director, while preliminary results in Midway show incumbent Mayor Doug McMynn leading a three-candidate race following the October 17 local elections.
Everett Baker leads Grand Forks mayoral race as two newcomers secure council seats
Mayor Everett Baker is on track to serve another term after defeating challenger Kirk Duff in Grand Forks' October 17 municipal election, according to unofficial results released by the City of Grand Forks.
Castlegar RCMP confirm missing woman found deceased
A 41-year-old woman who was reported missing in Castlegar more than six weeks ago has been found deceased, according to an update issued by Castlegar RCMP on Thursday, Oct. 15.
East Kootenay election results bring new mayors and two seven-vote contests
Voters across the East Kootenay elected new municipal leaders Saturday, Oct. 17, with preliminary results showing changes in Cranbrook, Kimberley, Fernie and Elkford, while two contests elsewhere in the region were separated by just seven votes.
Man arrested after alleged knife incident involving youths in Tumbler Ridge
A man is in police custody following an incident in which he allegedly displayed a knife toward several young people in Tumbler Ridge over the weekend.
Free one-on-one recovery support available for Bald Range wildfire households
Households that lost their homes in the Bald Range wildfire can access free, one-on-one assistance with housing, financial support applications and recovery planning through a service announced by the District of Summerland on Oct. 19.
Play, Clean, Go
You might not realize it, but your boots, bike, or camping gear could be carrying more than you packed for your next adventure.
Nine new pickleball courts open at Kelowna’s Glenmore Recreation Park
Nine new outdoor pickleball courts opened at Glenmore Recreation Park on Oct. 8, expanding public recreation facilities in north Kelowna as construction continues on other parts of the park.
RDOS doubles free radon test kits to 400, opens registration in five electoral areas
The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen is offering 400 free residential radon test kits this fall, doubling the number available through its participation in a national testing program last year.
Rossland voters head to polls Saturday to elect mayor and six councillors
Rossland voters will elect a mayor and six city councillors on Saturday, October 17, with polls open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at City Hall.
Grand Forks RCMP seize handgun, suspected drugs and property linked to thefts
Police seized a loaded handgun, suspected drugs, cash and property linked to reported thefts during an October 1 search of a residence in Grand Forks, according to an RCMP announcement released October 13.
More than 11,000 Kelowna voters cast ballots as final advance voting day approaches
More than 11,000 ballots have been cast in Kelowna's 2026 municipal election, with one advance voting day remaining before residents head to the polls on Saturday, October 17.
Kelowna ends indoor tennis agreement, seeks new partner for five-court facility
The City of Kelowna has terminated its agreement with Tennis Clubs of Canada for a planned indoor tennis facility at Mission Recreation Park, saying the organization did not meet its obligations for capital investment and construction.
RDOS says no evidence of staff impersonation after earlier wildfire-area warning
The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen says it has no evidence that anyone falsely claimed to represent the regional district during a visit to a wildfire-affected property, correcting a public warning issued three days earlier.
RDOS open-burning season begins with authorization and air-quality requirements
The fall open-burning season began Thursday, October 15, in five Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen fire-protection areas, with residents required to obtain authorization and check air-quality conditions before burning.