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Kootenay doctor mobilizes engineers in effort to bolster PPE supply

West Kootenay doctor, engineers and volunteers create personal protection equipment with 3D printers

Mar 26, 2020 1:00 PM Read more >

UPDATED: Respiratory outbreak, not COVID-19, hits New Denver health facility

Visitors asked to stay away from Slocan Community Health Centre

Mar 25, 2020 3:50 PM Read more >

Salmo woman starts Facebook group to organize mask-makers

Hopes to ease mask shortage for Kootenay first responders and essential service workers.

Mar 25, 2020 1:30 PM Read more >

Kootenay Boundary doctors urge everyone to #stayhome

“The time is now. Every day will now see a doubling of cases,” report Kootenay Boundary doctors.

Mar 25, 2020 11:00 AM Read more >

West Kootenay lawyers weigh in on province-wide court shutdown

The nearest location will be Kelowna, and only for urgent matters during COVID-19

Mar 25, 2020 8:00 AM Read more >

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 >