By Ian Adams Op-Ed Commentary This summer, a severe respiratory disease has shown up in British Columbia. Highly contagious, it moves quickly through a population…
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RCMP warn about fake gold scam
RCMP in the B.C. southern interior is cautioning residents to avoid falling victim to the Fake Gold Scam, a recurring seasonal crime series that is on the…
The BC Hockey Hall of Fame needs help
East Kootenay hockey lovers, take note! Located in Penticton, the BC Hockey Hall of Fame exists to honour the past, celebrate the present, and inspire…
COVID-19 testing expanded in B.C.
B.C.’s testing COVID-19 strategy has been expanded to include anyone with cold, influenza or COVID-19-like symptoms, however mild. The symptoms of COVID-19 are similar to…
Test strips another tool to prevent fentanyl overdoses
People in the Interior Health (IH) region have another tool to make safer choices about drug use. For some, the stigma or shame associated with…
Applications open for BC Parks Student Ranger Program
Young adults keen to work outdoors this summer and to acquire a diverse range of job skills can now apply for the BC Parks Student…
Elkford rink qualifies for BC Winter Games
Sixteen U16 curling teams have booked their tickets for the BC Winter Games in Fort St John, including Team Smith from Elkford. Playdowns in Quesnel,…
Savouring the sweetness of victory
Kootenay Crust By Ian Cobb Op-Ed Commentary Half of my life has passed since the Winnipeg Blue Bombers last won the Grey Cup in 1990….
Vote for the two honest guys we already have
Letter to the Editor We live in different federal ridings. Corky lives in South Okanagan-West Kootenay while Russell lives in Kootenay-Columbia. Despite the seemingly arbitrary…
Take home drug checking kits available in Cranbrook
Research study evaluates safety of take-home drug checking kits Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) and the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC), along with Interior Health,…