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Surveying West Kootenay food banks and shelters

Surveying West Kootenay food banks and shelters

Here’s what each community in the region offers
Power still out in northern Slocan valley

Power still out in northern Slocan valley

Massive storm blew through Kootenays, downing power lines and damaging structures
Windstorm in Nakusp downs trees, power line

Windstorm in Nakusp downs trees, power line

Hydro crews cut power to much of Nakusp Tuesday afternoon after heavy winds knocked a tree.
Former camper claims sexual abuse at Cowichan River Bible Camp

Former camper claims sexual abuse at Cowichan River Bible Camp

Surrey pastor accused of sexual assault is former board member of Vancouver Island camp
Kimberley man pays it back to home town

Kimberley man pays it back to home town

Mike Gould donates $7.5 million to Kimberley Dynamiters and Kimberley Minor Hockey.
VIDEO: IIO investigating officer involved shooting on Vancouver Island

VIDEO: IIO investigating officer involved shooting on Vancouver Island

One man is dead after police were called to the side of the highway for reports of a man harming himself.
LGBTQ health disparity study in B.C. leads to surprise finding

LGBTQ health disparity study in B.C. leads to surprise finding

Suicidal thoughts and attempts go down by half for straight males in schools with GSAs.
B.C. Wine Institute reaching out to California

B.C. Wine Institute reaching out to California

Local industry urged to show support for colleagues affected by California wildfires
Edgewood firefighters thrilled by Legion donation

Edgewood firefighters thrilled by Legion donation

The Edgewood Fire Department took a giant leap forward in its plans to have a new fire hall.
Fire Prevention Week across B.C.

Fire Prevention Week across B.C.

This year’s theme is ‘Every second counts - plan 2 ways out’