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Selkirk College bans TikTok on its devices

The directive applies to school-owned devices, not student devices

Bank impersonation is on the rise, and people should not be fooled if a caller knows the details of their banking information. Photo: Pexels

Blewett woman loses thousands after bank account hacked

Veronica Azuray wants her story to be a warning to vulnerable seniors

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Nelson man arrested after woman dropped off at Trail hospital with gunshot wound to her head

Police say the suspect and victim are known to each other

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FILE - Adele appears at the Brit Awards 2022 in London on Feb. 8, 2022. Adele has announced that she’s extending her Las Vegas residency with 34 more dates between June and November and also plans to release a concert film. Saturday night’s show was the last performance in the British singer's original “Weekends With Adele” series that covered 34 dates since last November on the Las Vegas Strip. (Photo by Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP, File)
Adele extends Las Vegas residency, plans concert film
Kenyan gays and lesbians and others supporting their cause wear masks to preserve their anonymity as they stage a rare protest against Uganda's tough stance against homosexuality and in solidarity with their counterparts there, outside the Uganda High Commission in Nairobi, Kenya on Feb. 10, 2014. Ugandan lawmakers passed a bill Tuesday, March 21, 2023 prescribing jail terms of up to 10 years for offenses related to same-sex relations, responding to popular sentiment but piling more pressure on the East African country's LGBTQ community. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis, File)
Uganda’s legislature passes harsh new anti-LGBT bill
Gwyneth Paltrow sits in court, Wednesday, March 22, 2023, in Park City, Utah. Paltrow is accused of injuring another skier, leaving him with a concussion and four broken ribs. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, Pool)
Gwyneth Paltrow ski collision trial set for family testimony
Councillor Ken Herar shows off the Pride Progress Flag at council on June 6, 2022. The matter was revisited on Monday (March 20) with the council voting to move forward without flying the pride flag at municipal locations. /Screenshot from Mission council
B.C. city says no to flying pride flag at local facilities
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Construction is underway on a 120-unit seniors housing project at 611 Vernon St. in Nelson. All new buildings within the Regional District of Central Kootenay will be required to meet new energy efficiency standards as of May 1. Photo: Bill Metcalfe

RDCK to require more stringent energy efficiency rules for new buildings

All new builds must meet B.C.’s Step 3 as of May 1

Construction is underway on a 120-unit seniors housing project at 611 Vernon St. in Nelson. All new buildings within the Regional District of Central Kootenay will be required to meet new energy efficiency standards as of May 1. Photo: Bill Metcalfe
The “Caped Crusaders” took the 2023 Soup for the Cultured Soul to the next level. Their soup party was hosted by Natasha Aelicks and it was an evening to remember. They souped, sang and voted on their favourite soup — and the winner was MapleMirch’s spicy tomato bacon bisque. Photo: Submitted by Alexis Ingham

Kootenay Gallery supporters host Soup for the Cultured Soul

Fundraiser for gallery relocation project

The “Caped Crusaders” took the 2023 Soup for the Cultured Soul to the next level. Their soup party was hosted by Natasha Aelicks and it was an evening to remember. They souped, sang and voted on their favourite soup — and the winner was MapleMirch’s spicy tomato bacon bisque. Photo: Submitted by Alexis Ingham
Trumpeter swans at Taghum on the Kootenay River on March 23, 2023. Photo: Bill Metcalfe

Trumpeter swans wintering on the Kootenay River in unprecedented numbers

The spectacle is expected to end soon when the swans head north for the summer

Trumpeter swans at Taghum on the Kootenay River on March 23, 2023. Photo: Bill Metcalfe
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FILE - Dolly Parton, left, and Miley Cyrus perform “Jolene” at the 61st annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on Feb. 10, 2019. Administrators at Heyer Elementary School in Waukesha, Wis., aren’t letting a first-grade class perform “Rainbowland,” a Cyrus and Parton duet from Cyrus’ 2017 album “Younger Now,” promoting LGBTQ acceptance, because they say the song could be seen as controversial. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP, File)
American elementary school bans Miley, Dolly duet from class concert
The Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation is asking residents to keep an eye out for nesting Canada geese so that staff can replace their eggs with ones that have been frozen to help control the population. A Canadian Goose is silhouetted against the Vancouver skyline as it walks along the seawall in Stanley Park, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2013. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward
Vancouver looks to frozen eggs to help control Canada goose population
B.C.’s Ministry of Housing has received the forensic audit of BC Housing ordered by Premier David Eby, then minister responsible for housing, but it is not clear when the public will see the report. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck)
Premier David Eby promises BC Housing forensic audit release ‘as soon as possible’
The patio of a West Pender Street Starbucks in Vancouver is seen in the aftermath of a fatal stabbing on March 26. (Live-Customer-4784/Reddit)
Man stabbed to death outside downtown Vancouver Starbucks
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Castlegar’s Craft and Farmers Market will open April 8 at the Station Museum. Photo: Jennifer Small

Castlegar Craft and Farmers Market opens April 8

Market will take place Saturdays at the Station Museum

Castlegar’s Craft and Farmers Market will open April 8 at the Station Museum. Photo: Jennifer Small
Christina Mavinic of Silverton carves across water in Summit Lake Ski Area’s annual Slush Cup. Photo: Mark Page

End-of-season party follows difficult year for Nakusp’s Summit Lake ski hill

Money continues to be tight for the non-profit run venue

Christina Mavinic of Silverton carves across water in Summit Lake Ski Area’s annual Slush Cup. Photo: Mark Page
L-R: Dede Shave, Dixie Champ and Mathilde Klassen, residents of Lake View Village in Nelson, are questioning a recent rent increase at the facility. Photo: Bill Metcalfe

Residents dispute rent increase at seniors housing facility in Nelson

Is the increase legal under B.C. tenancy law? It’s complicated

L-R: Dede Shave, Dixie Champ and Mathilde Klassen, residents of Lake View Village in Nelson, are questioning a recent rent increase at the facility. Photo: Bill Metcalfe
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U.S. man at-large, armed with hunting knife, arrested Friday in outskirts of Rossland

Trail RCMP confirm Levi Sweet was taken into custody Friday night after several hours being at-large

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Castlegar City Council. Photo: Betsy Kline

Highlights from March 20 Castlegar Council meeting

Council looked at staff compensation, emergency preparedness and garbage collection

Castlegar City Council. Photo: Betsy Kline
April Huggett with Peter, who is part of a medic/ambulance team in Konstantinivka, Ukraine. Photo: Submitted by April Huggett

PHOTOS: Castlegar woman sends update from the front lines of Ukraine

April Huggett has been back in Ukraine for five weeks

April Huggett with Peter, who is part of a medic/ambulance team in Konstantinivka, Ukraine. Photo: Submitted by April Huggett
Kootenay Lake is seen here from Pilot Bay. The Regional District of Central Kootenay has released its latest climate change plan. Photo: Kelsey Yates

RDCK climate plan puts rural focus on cutting greenhouse gases

The regional district wants to reduce its carbon emissions to net zero by 2050

Kootenay Lake is seen here from Pilot Bay. The Regional District of Central Kootenay has released its latest climate change plan. Photo: Kelsey Yates
David Redding appeared before the court on March 8. File photo

Fruitvale man sentenced for possession of stolen property as drug investigation continues

David Redding pleaded guilty to several charges related to Feb. 12 Bombi Summit arrest

David Redding appeared before the court on March 8. File photo
The Habitat for Humanity build in Castlegar. Image: Habitat for Humanity

Habitat for Humanity Castlegar project enters the home stretch

Applications for homeownership open, funds and team build day volunteers still needed

The Habitat for Humanity build in Castlegar. Image: Habitat for Humanity
The Robson Fire Department responded to a grass fire on March 19. Photo: RFD

Robson Fire Department responds to grass fire

Crews credit diligent actions of neighbours for reporting the March 19 fire quickly

The Robson Fire Department responded to a grass fire on March 19. Photo: RFD
On March 18 BC Corrections said the Okanagan Correctional Centre (OCC) in Oliver was closed to visitors and volunteers until further notice due to COVID-19. (File photo)

B.C.’s largest prison in Oliver is only at 20% capacity

167 prisoners out of a capacity of 800 are currently at the Okanagan Correctional Centre

On March 18 BC Corrections said the Okanagan Correctional Centre (OCC) in Oliver was closed to visitors and volunteers until further notice due to COVID-19. (File photo)
Police are looking for witnesses and dash cam footage around the Playmor Junction on March 21. Photo courtesy Nelson RCMP

UPDATE: Driver in hit and run near Playmor Junction turns himself in

The Castlegar man saw the photo of his truck on media coverage of the collision

Police are looking for witnesses and dash cam footage around the Playmor Junction on March 21. Photo courtesy Nelson RCMP
Meet the Mama Bears of Baker Street. L-R: Dan Nolan, Cat Spears and Skye Spears were on Nelson’s streets during St. Patrick’s Day celebrations to check on intoxicated women, provide supplies and chat about consent. Photo: Tyler Harper

‘Their safety is important’: Group checks on women, talks consent at Nelson bars

The Mama Bears of Baker Street have received Interior Health funding to patrol the party scene

Meet the Mama Bears of Baker Street. L-R: Dan Nolan, Cat Spears and Skye Spears were on Nelson’s streets during St. Patrick’s Day celebrations to check on intoxicated women, provide supplies and chat about consent. Photo: Tyler Harper
Submitted by Elizabeth Wilson

PHOTOS: Signs of spring around Castlegar

A view of spring through the lens of Castlegar readers

Submitted by Elizabeth Wilson
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