News

Cherry Lake Fire update

A wildfire fire burning Northwest of Cherry Creek grew in size and is now covering 1250 hectares of forest.

Aug 29, 2015 9:00 PM Read more >

Addiction, safety top urban wish list

Mental illness treatment, low-cost housing and new rent subsidies are priorities for local governments

Aug 27, 2015 2:00 PM Read more >

Election 2015: Ladies and gentlemen, meet the candidates

A profile of the federal candidates running in the Kootenay-Columbia riding: Bill Green, Don Johnston, Wayne Stetski and David Wilks

Aug 27, 2015 9:00 AM Read more >

Fires, forests high on local government agenda

Municipal politicians look for more provincial support to remove forest fuel from interface areas, including private land

Aug 26, 2015 6:00 AM Read more >

Worker shortages affects Fernie businesses

Members of the Fernie business community gathered at City Hall on Aug. 24 with concerns about a worker shortage in the area.

Aug 25, 2015 9:00 PM Read more >

Teck Coal facing charges

Teck Coal is facing charges stemming from a 2012 environmental issue at its Elkview operation.

Aug 25, 2015 11:00 AM Read more >

Careless driving, smoking penalties on way

Premier Christy Clark to recall the B.C. legislature Sept. 28, the third legislative sitting of the year

Aug 24, 2015 10:00 AM Read more >

Smoky Skies Advisories in effect for the East Kootenay area

East Kootenay area under smoke advisory warning after smoke from other fires is drifting into the area and effecting the air quality.

Aug 24, 2015 7:00 AM Read more >

Fernie residents faced power outages on Aug. 21

Storm debris and lightening believed to be the cause behind Friday's power outages.

Aug 22, 2015 4:00 PM Read more >

Conservation update

Conservation officers on the lookout for those violating fire bans, angling suspensions and access management closure areas.

Aug 21, 2015 5:00 PM Read more >