By BC Wildfire Service Why are all new wildfires initially listed as “Out of Control?” Think of a smoke alarm going off: It doesn’t always…

Acting Mayors Monthly Editorial, May 2026 By Amy Cardozo As I wrap up my first month serving as Acting Mayor, I can say it’s been…

The summer months are near and the BC Coroners Service is reminding people throughout the province to put safety first when planning warm-weather activities. The…

The East Kootenay’s two B.C. Conservative Party MLAs are criticizing the NDP government’s decision to quietly extend the mineral tenure freeze across parts of northwestern…

Pertussis, also called whooping cough, is a highly contagious infection that spreads through coughing and sneezing. Cases have increased recently across Interior Health and are…