Hiker rescued after falling
A solo hiker sustained injuries after a trip and fall and required rescuing on Wednesday night.
Cranbrook moving to stage 3 watering restrictions Saturday
The City of Cranbrook will move to Stage 3 watering restrictions on Saturday limiting residents to outdoor watering one day a week until further notice.
MLA Scott McInnis expands shadow cabinet role
Columbia River-Revelstoke MLA Scott McInnis has expanded his responsibilities within the Official Opposition’s Shadow Cabinet.
Homelessness rises in 60 per cent of B.C. communities in latest count
The latest provincial “point-in-time” count found that homelessness rose in more than half of the 20 British Columbia communities surveyed.
Eby blasts latest “absurd” U.S. tariff on Canadian wood products
British Columbia’s lumber industry is bracing for another hit after the latest U.S. tariff announcement on foreign wood products.
The salmon are coming home: Historic return to the Columbia River
After more than 80 years sockeye Salmon have made a historic return to the Columbia River.
Eby pushes back as Alberta plans fast-track proposal for pipeline to B.C. coast
Premier David Eby slammed Alberta’s latest push for a pipeline to British Columbia’s west coast Wednesday, saying he wants to work with the province on “real” projects that have private-sector backing.
BCGEU plans to ramp up strike action after talks with province break down
The head of the B.C. General Employees Union says job action will escalate to more front-line services after the latest round of talks with the province broke down this week.
Homelessness taskforce disbanded
After 18 months the Mayor's Taskforce on Homelessness, Community Safety and Wellbeing is dissolving after completing its mandate.
Public hearing set for large housing development
Residents will get the chance to voice their opinions on a proposed development in the Wildstone area that could bring 252 housing units.
Sparwood winter parking restrictions in effect
Sparwood's winter parking restrictions are now in place with on-street parking prohibited during the day.
Recruitment drive underway for new firefighters
The RDEK has kicked off its fall firefighter recruitment drive and residents are encouraged to join.
B.C. jobs minister says Trump’s film tariff threat too early to call
British Columbia’s Jobs Minister Ravi Kahlon said it’s too early to tell if Donald Trump’s latest tariff threat against the film industry is legitimate.
Eby welcomes federal decision to label Bishnoi gang as terrorists
Premier David Eby said listing the Lawrence Bishnoi gang as a terrorist group is “the right move.”