Addressing mental-health issues linked to pandemic looming issue in 2021, Bains says
Pandemic has taken a toll on manyThe Canadian Press / December 29, 2020
Year: 2020
Telus backs off planned cellphone tower in Riondel
A spokesman for the company said the project is ‘on indefinite hold’Tyler Harper / December 29, 2020
Christmas week busy for Castlegar area fire departments
CFD responded to 25 calls over the holidaysBetsy Kline / December 29, 2020
Mary Tarasoff
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mary…Wire Service / December 29, 2020
Jade boulder recovered intact after daring theft in Cache Creek
Suspects have been identified and police say investigation is ongoingBarbara Roden / December 28, 2020
GALLERY: British Columbians celebrate triumphs during a trying year
Residents share some positive news from a year dominated by COVID-19Victoria News Staff / December 28, 2020
UBC grad sentenced to nearly 6 years after advocating for women’s rights in Saudi Arabia
Loujain al-Hathloul spoke out against a ban on women driving and against male guardianship lawsThe Canadian Press / December 28, 2020
Remote B.C. First Nations to begin getting Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine this week
Tahltan Nation amongst first recipientsRebecca Dyok / December 28, 2020
Former cabinet minister Coleman deletes inaccurate tweet downplaying COVID-19 death rate
The tweet drew harsh criticism on social mediaMatthew Claxton / December 28, 2020
Nelson hotel mask confrontation: perpetrator arrested, victim recovering
Jeremy Undershute is expected to be charged with assaultBill Metcalfe / December 28, 2020
What’s at stake for the main political parties as an election looms in 2021
Here’s a look at some of the factors at play that could shape how or when that election is calledThe Canadian Press / December 28, 2020
More than 190,000 ceiling fans recalled after blades fly off
The indoor and outdoor ceiling fans were sold this year between April and October at Home Depot storesAssociated Press / December 28, 2020
The Auto Sleuth: A new Genesis, new Land Rover and … an off-road-capable 911?!
Auto news, hot off the press!Wire Service / December 28, 2020
Cheating a ‘free-for-all’ at virtual high schools, Canadian teachers say
Stress from the pandemic has collided with the pressure to get good gradesThe Canadian Press / December 28, 2020
Downtown Castlegar fire destroys garage on Boxing Day
The fire in the 300 block of 5th Street is under investigationBetsy Kline / December 28, 2020
Selkirk College alumni venture into the Dragons’ Den
Mitchell Rosko and Steven Glass made their pitchBlack Press Submitted / December 28, 2020
More than 15,000 people have died in Canada due to COVID-19
Quebec figures pushed Canada to this grim milestoneThe Canadian Press / December 28, 2020
After naming Nashville Christmas Day bombing suspect, focus turns to motive
According to officials, the suspect had not been on the radar before ChristmasAssociated Press / December 28, 2020
How one Vancouver Island baker got her homemade cookies featured in Hallmark films
Film company ended up ordering over 11 dozen cookiesAaron Guillen / December 28, 2020
Visit restrictions contributed to depression among care home residents: doctor
Findings released last month show a seven per cent rate of increase in antipsychotic useThe Canadian Press / December 28, 2020