Josiah Spyker

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Local MP wants to see by-elections for floor crossers

Floor crossings have been front of mind in federal politics and Kootenay-Columbia MP Rob Morrison would like to see by-elections be required for floor crossing. 

Avalanche risk closes portion of Highway 93

Highway 93 through Kootenay National Park is closed due to high avalanche risk in the area. 

Surgery access in Alberta available again

B.C. residents can once again book certain surgeries in Alberta under a renewed agreement between the two provinces that took effect March 1.

Diversification key for local businesses dealing with tariffs

Some local businesses have been seeing success after diversifying their trade following U.S. tariffs. 

Fawning season may mean aggressive deer

Residents should be cautious around deer and their young as fawning season continues.

Similkameen-South Okanagan-West Kootenay NDP candidate Linda Sankey

With the federal election fast approaching, get to know your local Similkameen-South Okanagan-West Kootenay NDP candidate: Linda Sankey. Who is Linda Sankey? Linda Sankey lives in Penticton and has deep ties...

KIJHL remains committed to sanctioned hockey despite VIJHL going independent

The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League has no plans to follow suit with the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League and go independent. The VIJHL announced today that they will no...

Province launching dedicated wildfire training and education centre

A first-of-its-kind wildfire training and education centre in North America will be set up at Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops. The centre was the flagship recommendation from Premier David Eby's...

Another KIJHL team on the move

The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League will welcome the River Rush into the fold, as the Leagues approved the relocation...

New city joins KIJHL after sale and relocation of Steam

The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League has announced that the Summerland Steam has been sold and relocated to Williams...

More drought preparedness funding promised for B.C. farmers

An additional $80 million in provincial funds is being made available to help farmers hit hard by drought conditions. B.C....

More snow expected to hit region, snowfall warnings could be issued

Warmer weather may finally be coming to the region, but heavy snow may also be coming. Environment Canada has issued...

Kootenay snowpack far lower than normal levels

B.C. is seeing extremely low snowpack across the province compared to last year. The BC River Forecast Centre released its...

Province launching do-it-yourself cervical cancer screening

The B.C. government is launching an at-home screening program that will test for cervical cancer. Provincial officials said it's the...

Heavy snow expected across Kootenays

Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for most of southern B.C. including both the East and West Kootenay. Snow,...

Kootenay property values see modest growth for 2024

Communities in the Kootenays mostly saw small growth in their property values, but some fell slightly. Grand Forks saw a...

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August free of drug-related deaths in Kootenay-Boundary

Nobody died due to toxic drugs in the Kootenay-Boundary in August, according to figures from the BC Coroners Service.

Grand Forks RCMP seize drugs, handgun, stolen property

Police in Grand Forks arrested five people during a bust this month in the 5900 block of Division Street and seized a loaded handgun along with stolen property.

B.C. NDP pledges millions for clean energy and climate programs

The B.C. NDP is promising millions of dollars in new investments in clean energy and climate programs if re-elected, while warning a Conservative government would roll back environmental protections. 

First Nations leaders call on B.C. Conservatives to drop candidate over alleged residential school denialism

First Nations leaders are calling on the B.C. Conservatives to remove a candidate over allegations of residential school denialism.

Eby defends family’s use of $10-a-day childcare program

B.C. NDP Leader David Eby is facing criticism after confirming his family benefited from a $10-a-day child care program his government froze to new providers.
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