Premier David Eby has shuffled his cabinet in the wake of his narrow election win in October. “At a time when there is a lot of worry and uncertainty about the future, British Columbians have asked us to work together and get things done that make a real difference in...

The Nelson Police Department were kept busy last week, reportedly responding to 134 calls for service from November 10-16. Uptick in vehicle break-ins There was an uptick in vehicle break-and-enters last week with Nelson Police reporting that three vehicles were broken into between November 10 and 16. In two of the three...

If you paid to check your bags on a WestJet flight on certain dates prior to 2019, you may be eligible for part of a $12.5 million settlement. Claims are now open for individuals anywhere in the world who paid a fee for their first checked bag with WestJet on...

Interior Health (IH) has been named one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2025. This special designation recognizes employers across the country who provide exceptional workplaces. “Our people are the heart of Interior Health and, undoubtedly, the reason why it is such a great place to work. This accolade reflects...

The 55,000 Canada Post workers represented by the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) are in strike after failing to reach a negotiated agreement with their employer. The strike action comes after several days of intense negotiations involving federal mediators…..but the union says the two sides remain far apart. In a...

Federal Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre brought his infamous “axe the tax” rallies to the Kootenays this week, making stops in Castlegar and Grand Forks to gather local support and share his vision for the future of Canada.  Poilievre has been touring through the South Okanagan–West Kootenay all week, stopping in...