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Mining company perseveres through delays, wildfires at West Kootenay site

Mining company perseveres through delays, wildfires at West Kootenay site

Taranis Resources has been attempting an exploratory project at Trout Lake for years
What is Fire Prevention Week?

What is Fire Prevention Week?

Fire Prevention Week takes place from October 6 to 12
Boundaries push Cherryville out of Vernon election

Boundaries push Cherryville out of Vernon election

The small North Okanagan community used to be part of the Vernon electoral riding, but is now represented by Kootenay-Monashee
Alternative approval process initiated for Castlegar airport project

Alternative approval process initiated for Castlegar airport project

Loan needed for West Kootenay Regional Airport Apron Rehabilitation and Taxiway Extension project
Selkirk College to consider cuts following new international student cap

Selkirk College to consider cuts following new international student cap

The college's president says a federally mandated reduction to international student enrolment in 2025 will impact Selkirk's programming
No sailings for Needles Ferry due to job action

No sailings for Needles Ferry due to job action

The Columbia Ferry is operational
Nelson asked to join class action lawsuit against major oil companies

Nelson asked to join class action lawsuit against major oil companies

The group Sue Big Oil wants companies to help cities pay for climate damage
Delays expected on Arrow Lakes ferries as union begins overtime ban

Delays expected on Arrow Lakes ferries as union begins overtime ban

BCGEU begins job action on Arrow Lakes ferries
Kootenay-Central debates scheduled in Nelson, Kaslo, Creston

Kootenay-Central debates scheduled in Nelson, Kaslo, Creston

Four debates are set ahead of the Oct. 19 election
Wildfire that prompted Grand Forks evacuation order now under control

Wildfire that prompted Grand Forks evacuation order now under control

BC Wildfire Service says the Goosmus wildfire no longer projected to spread beyond current perimeter