British Columbia achieved a major landmark yesterday (Monday), with the planting of the ten-billionth tree since provincial reforestation efforts began in 1930. The pace has picked up in recent years, with two-billion of those new seedlings planted since 2017. Forests Minister Bruce Ralston calls the program one of the province’s most...

The province says they’re ready to create an atmosphere of respect and safety for everyone as they begin Prevention of Violence Against Women week.  According to the Canadian Women’s Foundation, one woman or girl is killed every 48 hours in Canada and the cost to deal with the aftermath of...

March’s residential real estate market activity cooled in the Kootenay-Boundary during spring break and Easter vacations, according to a report by the Association of Interior Realtors. The report showed that a total of 214 residential units were sold in March, exceeding February’s 140 units sold and representing a moderate decrease...

The provincial government has introduced legislation to protect schools from disruptive or violent protests. The bill would create a 20-metre buffer zone around schools. Premier David Eby says, unfortunately, this law is needed. He notes there have been at least 18 such protests…..so something has to be done to protect students and...

A plan has been unveiled by the province to shift thousands of people away from the provincial health care waitlist and connect them with a family doctor or nurse practitioner. Health Minister Adrian Dix told the media today (Thursday) 70 new primary care attachment coordinators will be able to match...

The Nelson Police Department, in conjunction with the Salmo RCMP, are seeking the public’s assistance in locating Aza Tobias Hanbury. Mr. HANBURY is currently wanted in relation to numerous charges from multiple jurisdictions for offences including Flight from Police, Possession of Property Obtained by Crime and Police Obstruction. He is described...