News

B.C. tourism industry bracing for peak-season cancellations due to Air Canada strike

Provincial Emily Joveski - August 18, 2025

Tourism operators in B.C. are bracing for a possible financial hit after the union representing about 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants defied a back-to-work order.

Partial closure in effect for Bugaboo Park

Environment Josiah Spyker - August 18, 2025

BC Parks has closed the core area of Bugaboo Provincial Park due to recent flooding damage.

Local partners facilitating shelter transition

City of Cranbrook Josiah Spyker - August 18, 2025

A new group has formed to ensure Cranbrook's new homeless shelter opens smoothly.

Council to determine water metre strategy

City of Cranbrook Josiah Spyker - August 18, 2025

The water metering strategy and implementation plan has been unveiled and it will be up to Cranbrook city council to decide on an option.

Road closure in effect for Fernie housing project

City of Fernie Josiah Spyker - August 18, 2025

Seventh Street from 2nd Avenue to 3rd Avenue is closed in Fernie for the Elk Valley Family Society’s mixed-use redevelopment project.

Fernie council to re-discuss firehall site

City of Fernie Josiah Spyker - August 15, 2025

After community backlash around the current site plan for a new firehall, Fernie council will hear the implications of relocating the site to 902 2nd Avenue.

FireSmart events coming next week

RDEK Josiah Spyker - August 15, 2025

Tie and Rosen Lake residents will have the chance to clear debris around their properties with chipping events next week.

Short power outage planned for Sparwood

Energy & Utilities Josiah Spyker - August 15, 2025

A sizable portion of Sparwood will be briefly without power on Wednesday Aug. 20.

Kootenay drought levels continue to decrease

Environment Josiah Spyker - August 15, 2025

Kootenay drought levels remain low with all areas of the region at Level 2 or lower.

School officials say B.C.’s new safety policies should come with provincial funding

Provincial Emily Joveski - August 15, 2025

B.C. school officials say the province’s move to require AEDs and naloxone kits in all public schools is a positive step, but some are concerned about a lack of provincial funding to support the requirements.