Vinyl is being celebrated whole-heartedly Apr. 12, as Record Store Day Canada gears up for another year of highly-anticipated launches of special releases, re-releases and rarities at independent record stores coast-to-coast. Big Wreck is this year’s Canadian ambassadors, releasing an exclusive deluxe edition of Albatross on vinyl for the first time. Led by Toronto...

It’s the news we have all been waiting for, the Kootenay Lake ferry strike will end Friday morning ahead of a binding arbitration recommendation made by a provincial mediator. The five-month strong strike, has been causing havoc on Kootenay communities with restricted or uncertain sailings on the Kootenay Lake Ferry,...

More opportunities for young athletes to continue playing football are on the way as a new senior tackle football program will be launched in the West Kootenays this fall. The Rocky Mountain Rams Football Association (RMRFA), which operates the region’s flag football program, the Kootenay Football League, and the senior...

With spring in full swing, many are eager to tackle spring yard cleaning. However, while the focus may be on trimming bushes and clearing brush piles, the BC SPCA reminds you to be on the lookout for animals that could be denning on your property.  Nadia Xenakis, BC SPCA Wildlife...

Residential real estate sales in March maintained a steady pace, supported by healthy inventory levels, reports the Association of Interior REALTORS® (the Association). A total of 1,143 residential unit sales were recorded across the Association region in March, coming in above February’s 914 units and up 11.9 per cent compared...

Kootenay Employment Services (KES) says U.S.-imposed tariffs on Canadian imports could hurt the local job market. KES employer liaison Anita Kollar says the shaky international relationship is causing uncertainty for businesses. "Some employers mentioned concerns around pricing and their contracts," said Kollar. "It's been documented that businesses are looking over their contracts,...