The International Kootenay Lake Board of Control, after consultation with FortisBC, has determined that the spring rise on Kootenay Lake occurred on Apr. 16. A press release from the International Kootenay Lake Board of Control stated that they will now be monitoring the lake’s water levels until its measuring point...

Interior Health has issued a drug advisory for the West Kootenay. Drug checking has detected high amounts of fluorofentanyl and benzodiazepines that have been associated with higher overdose risk, amnesia, and heavy sedation. Antione Marcheterre, Drug Checking lead for Interior Health says these drugs are more unpredictable, withe less known about...

The BC Ball Hockey Association has been suspended, after an alleged sex offender was identified on its board of directors. “The presence of an alleged convicted criminal and alleged sex offender within BCBHA’s directorship is unacceptable and incompatible with the safety and values CBHA strives to ensure within the sports...

Fully self-driving cars are now banned in BC, but there weren’t any for sale yet, anyway. Changes to the Motor Vehicle Act took effect this month, banning all vehicles with self-driving capabilities at level three or above. That would affect cars that can drive themselves without human input, and there...

Nelson-Creston MLA Brittny Anderson says the 2024-25 federal budget’s $8.5 billion investment in housing is a step in the right direction, but emphasizes the urgency for housing initiatives now.   On Tuesday the federal government tabled its budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year, which proposes $52.9 billion in additional spending over...

On April 17, Yaqan Nukiy Nasukin Jason Louie met with FortisBC CEO and president Roger Dall'Antonia to discuss their ongoing relationship. During the meeting, Louie spoke of his people's connection to the reserve and the challenges they have overcome through their time there. He said the Yaqan Nukiy were initially given...