Local News

Air Canada cuts all flights in and out of Castlegar

Cut begins immediately as airline adapts strategy to COVID-19

Mar 25, 2020 6:30 AM Read more >

UPDATED: West Kootenay trails closed by outbreak

Here’s a running list of affected trails

Mar 24, 2020 2:10 PM Read more >

RDCK cuts proposed 2020 tax increase by half

Changes were prompted by COVID-19’s likely effect on West Kootenay economy

Mar 24, 2020 11:00 AM Read more >

RDCK takes measures to protect onsite waste and recycling staff

Free tipping fees for homeowners, but caution not to overuse it

Mar 24, 2020 6:30 AM Read more >

COVID-19: Visitation limits in place at all Interior Health sites

Essential visits only restriction now in place to keep patients, healthcare workers safe

Mar 23, 2020 5:30 PM Read more >

COVID-19 comes to Castlegar

Local doctors urging public to stay home as local cases surface

Mar 23, 2020 1:30 PM Read more >

MP Morrison urges disclosure of communities with positive COVID-19 cases

Kootenay-Columbia parliamentarian says he has reached out to the province for clarity

Mar 23, 2020 12:30 PM Read more >

Interior Health cancels day programs, prioritizes admissions to protect seniors receiving care

Respite care, day programs cancelled as health authority ready themselves for COVID-19

Mar 21, 2020 4:30 PM Read more >

BC Transit implements rear door loading, no fares

BC Transit introduces these changes as a social distancing measure

Mar 20, 2020 2:00 PM Read more >

Selkirk College student housing to remain open, with precautions

College won’t evict students in midst of COVID-19 pandemic, says prez

Mar 20, 2020 10:30 AM Read more >