The political landscape would have been much different if the Student Vote Canada results had rung true.  More than 945,000 elementary, intermediate, and high school students from 6,272 schools across the country participated in Student Vote Canada, electing a Conservative minority government.  Students in the Columbia-Kootenay-Southern Rockies riding were among those...

A new guide developed by patients, for patients, is helping people across the Kootenay Boundary feel more confident and informed as they prepare for and recover from surgery. Released by the Kootenay Boundary Patient Advisory Committee and Community (KBPACC), Patient Pathways: Surgery offers practical tips, clear explanations, and trusted local...

May is Invasive Species Action Month, and the B.C. government is helping kick off the occasion by funding local organizations fighting against invasive plants. Six local organizations working to keep out invasives will receive a cut of $2,892,000 distributed across the province. These groups include the Regional Districts of East Kootenay...

Spring has arrived in the Kootenays, and so have ticks. Ticks are small bugs that bite and feed on the blood of humans and animals, and can sometimes transmit disease. They’re typically found in tall grass and wooded areas.  There are more than 20 species of ticks in B.C., but only...

FortisBC is encouraging Kootenay residents to prepare for prolonged power outages as a result of extreme wildfire weather.  The utility company says it will proactively shut off power in selected areas throughout BC’s Southern Interior in advance of extreme weather and wildfire conditions to reduce potential ignition sources.  “We've all seen...

While greenhouse gas emissions have lowered in BC, more work needs to be done to reach climate targets. That comes from this year’s Climate Change Accountability Report, an annual report that provides the most up-to-date assessment of the province’s efforts to lower emissions and build a more low-carbon economy. The report...