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Question: Do Intersection Safety Cameras improve road safety in British Columbia, or are they simply another way for governments to collect revenue? Answer: Research from British Columbia and other jurisdictions indicates that automated enforcement reduces red-light violations, excessive speeding and serious intersection crashes. Whether the current system should do more to identify repeat offenders and hold them personally accountable is a separate public policy question.

A musical theatre double bill extravaganza as the Triple Threat Experience youth musical theatre camp performers present Disney’s “Newsies Jr.” and “Annie Kids” Trail Arts Council and Steps Dance Centre are excited to present our two-for-one Triple Threat Experience youth musical theatre camp performance of Annie Kids and Disney’s Newsies Jr. on July 25 and July 26 at The Bailey Theatre After weeks of preparation, where attendees learn the basics of all three disciplines (music, theatre and...

The Trail Smoke Eaters are proud to announce the commitment of forward Ty Izadi for the 2026-27 British Columbia Hockey League season. The 5’11”, 170-lb forward will come to Trail after spending the past two seasons in the North American Hockey League. Last season, the Long Beach, California native suited up for the Amarillo Wranglers, recording 4 goals and 4 assists in 17 games.

The Kootenay Gallery of Art, History, and Science Society is thrilled to announce the selection of The Marc Boutin Architectural Collaborative Inc. (MBAC), with Patkau Architects Inc., as the architectural design collaboration team, for its highly anticipated gallery relocation and renovation project. Following a rigorous Request for Proposals (RFP) process that drew submissions from top-tier firms across Canada, the gallery’s procurement committee selected MBAC to lead the project.

The City of Castlegar has received $158,215 through the Local Government Development Approvals Program administered by the Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) to support a new housing initiative focused on standardized housing designs, modular and prefabricated construction, and streamlined development approvals.

Effective July 10, the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) is pleased to announce the Boil Water Notice issuedfor users on the West Robson Water System has been rescinded. On June 22, 2026 a Boil Water Noticewas issued as a precautionary measure due to planned construction requiring depressurization of the water main. Construction involving the water mains has been completed, and water quality tests indicate that the water quality is good.

It’s kitten season, and with that means shelters are getting busier. While the BC SPCA West Kootenay is keeping up with demands, limited space and foster homes can lead to waitlists for those looking to surrender animals. The BC SPCA West Kootenay is calling upon animal lovers in the community to open their hearts and homes to pets in need. “Anyone who is curious about being a foster is encouraged to apply.

The Wildlife-in-Focus photography contest is back in its 18th year, running from July 2 through 23 and the BC SPCA is inviting everyone to participate. Amateur photographers 14 years and older can submit their awe-inspiring images of wildlife taken in B.C. until July 23. There is no entry fee, and you can enter as many photos as you like.

People in the Kootenays will have better access to locally produced food, while businesses and producers will benefit from new opportunities to reach more customers, thanks to provincial support for the Nakusp and Area Development Board’s Agri-food Alliance initiative.

Niki Sharma, Attorney General, has released the following statement about the B.C. Court of Appeal decision confirming British Columbia’s class-action lawsuits can proceed against opioid manufacturers and distributors, and their consultants: “Too many people in British Columbia have lost loved ones or continue to struggle because of the opioid crisis. That is why our government launched a class-action lawsuit against opioid manufacturers, distributors and their consultants.