Castlegar News

Castlegar sees new COVID case numbers increase again

There were 27 new cases reported in the Castlegar local health area between Sept. 5 and Sept. 11

Kayaker saves man found in Columbia River under medical distress

The incident happened near Castlegar

LETTER: Castlegar senior frustrated after losing low-income status due to CERB

G. Kozak talks about the struggles of local seniors

  • Sep 16, 2021

Castlegar dining: a look at in-person, takeout options as vaccine requirements begin

Most Castlegar restaurants will continue with in-person dining

Hundreds of new B.C. paramedic positions announced as 24 stations go to full-time staffing

Health minister Adrian Dix says funding will better support health care workers

  • Sep 14, 2021

RDCK details its proof of vaccination requirements at Castlegar’s recreation complex

Some activities require vaccination card, others do not

  • Sep 14, 2021

Castlegar detox centre sees uptick in alcohol-related visits during pandemic

Axis House Withdrawal Management services are available to anyone in the Kootenay-Boundary region

Castlegar woman arrested after bear-spray incident

Incident happened in downtown Trail

New COVID cases dipped in Castlegar last week

This week's numbers were released by the BC CDC on Wednesday, Sept. 8

  • Sep 9, 2021

Air Canada increasing flights at Castlegar airport

Flights from the West Kootenay Regional Airport to Vancouver now available five days a week

  • Sep 8, 2021

UPDATE: Police say drugs and alcohol involved in fatal Labour Day collision near Paulson Summit

The incident occurred on Highway 3 between Castlegar and Christina Lake

West Kootenay wildfires not expected to spread further

Octopus Creek is the only fire of note in the region

FAITH: Church is weird

Castlegar pastor James McFaddin talks about the interesting things that happen at a church service

  • Sep 5, 2021

Letter: Castlegar reader talks about losing a friend over COVID opinions

"What I've lost is a person I thought to be a friend," Ken Wyllie

  • Sep 4, 2021

Castlegar restaurant owners making big changes to improve work-life balance

Major renovations and new business model underway

Kootenay teacher’s union questioning relaxed COVID protocols as school is set to begin

Kootenay Columbia Teachers' Union wants to see last year's rules back in place

Forest Practice Board to audit Kalesnikoff forest license near Castlegar

The Forest Practices Board (FPB) will be conducting an audit of Kalesnikoff Lumber next week.

  • Aug 31, 2021

Penticton mayor sues family, including former Castlegar councillor, over co-owned property

John Vassilaki has sued Florio Vassilakakis over the Penticton property they own

  • Aug 31, 2021

33 new cases in Castlegar area as COVID-19 outbreak grows in West Kootenay

Nelson had 153 new cases last week

  • Aug 30, 2021