January 2026

A memorandum of understanding has been signed to secure a “major customer” for the proposed North Coast Transmission Line. BC Hydro and Ksi Lisims LNG signed the memorandum of understanding Tuesday (Jan. 20) that is meant to provide clarity on how and when the Crown corporation will deliver as much as 600 megawatts of clean […]

A new memorial garden for seniors and other members of Revelstoke’s community will provide a space to relax, unwind, and mourn lost friends and family. The Revelstoke Hospice Society will collaborate with senior and assisted living residents in town to bring the dedicated space, inspired by Japanese garden landscaping and wind phones, to Moberly Park

A well-respected local historian has achieved a prestigious position. Agassiz’s Bev Kennedy has recently become a member of the Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals (CAHP). By CAHP’s definition, a heritage professional is “a person who has specialized knowledge, supported by formal training, and/or work experience, in the conservation and stewardship of cultural heritage.” With decades

The date is set and planning is well underway for one of Maple Ridge’s bigger spring events. Probably second only to the Ridge Meadows Home Show in drawing large local crowds, the Celebrate Earth Day 2026 festival is set for Saturday, April 18. As is always the case, the festivities will run from 10 a.m.

Unsafe staffing levels are putting patients at risk at Vernon Jubilee Hospital, according to nurses. The dedicated nursing staff is deeply concerned about the patient safety crisis they say has been unfolding at the hospital which serves the growing North Okanagan. “A shortage of hospitalist physicians responsible for overseeing the care of admitted patients is