Most of Canada’s remaining travel restrictions—including requirements for wearing masks on aircraft, testing and quarantine, and compulsory use of the…
Free Transit in Boundary Country on Election Day This October
General local elections in B.C. are held every four years on the third Saturday in October. Thus this year the big…
Kaslo to Host Inaugural Kootenay Mushroom Festival in October
A new event has sprouted up in the Kootenay-Boundary region of British Columbia. The inaugural Kootenay Mushroom Festival takes place…
Local Muralist Archer Beautifies Grand Forks Courthouse with Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II
Grand Forks may have been the first city in the world to have an officially commissioned mural honouring the passing…
What to Do During Smoky Conditions in Boundary Country
The wildfire season of 2022 was a good one for Boundary Country when compared with some recent other ones, with…
Boundary Country Communities Still Feel Unprepared for Floods, Union Warns
In the spring of 2018, river flooding in the Grand Forks area spurred the evacuation of nearly 3,000 residents within…
How to Stay Safe While Respecting Wildlife in Boundary Country
British Columbia’s natural parks, historic sites, and conservation areas are gateways to nature, adventure, and discovery. The chance to observe…
Forest Enhancement Society Invests $1 Million into Wildfire Protection for West Kootenay Community
Work is underway to enhance forest resilience in an effort to protect against the effects of wildfire in the western…
Fall Fair to Celebrate 75th Diamond Jubilee in Rock Creek After Two-Year Absence
Last November, the Rock Creek and Boundary Fair Association held its annual general meeting. At the meeting, it was decided…
Kootenay Region Takes Steps Toward Technology Ecosystem
When we think of technology in BC, we think of Vancouver. No shame there—the city is home to a world-class…
Campfires Allowed Again in Boundary Country, BC Wildfire Service Says
Effective immediately, campfires are now allowed in the Southeast Fire Centre and Kamloops Fire Centre regions of British Columbia, which…
Vehicle Thieves Face Justice in Boundary Country Following Multiple Police Hunts
It may not the the brightest idea to steal a motor vehicle in Boundary Country. Royal Canadian Mounted Police in…
Discover the Powerful Heritage and History of Boundary Country
The Boundary Country is a region rich in history. Miners from the United States of America rushed north of the…
Regional District of Kootenay Boundary Acquires Riverside Centre in Rock Creek
The Riverside Centre & Visitor Information Centre on Highway 3 is under new—public—ownership. Residents, businesses, and visitors in the West…
BC Organizations Advancing Food Technology in Boundary Country and Beyond
British Columbia is renowned for its work in sustainability across sectors. One of the most important areas to manage efficiency…
Boundary Country Wildfire Risk Reduction Project Praised as ‘Model of Collaboration’
West Boundary Community Forest has completed a project at a recreational area adjacent to Jewel Lake following $250,000 in funding…
Important Items to Bring Along When Hiking in Boundary Country
Hiking is a wonderful activity. It combines fresh air with healthy physical activity and rewards participants with rich scenes of…
BC Aims Tech at Food Economy Resilience Around Boundary Country
The Province of British Columbia is using localized technology to gain intelligence on how insect populations impact tree-growing key regions.…
Important Items to Bring Along When Paddling in Boundary Country
Paddle boarding is one of the most versatile water sports one can take up. Setup and maintenance of paddleboards is…
Important Items to Bring Along When Cycling in Boundary Country
It can be difficult to imitate the majesty of cycling. The piston-pump of the legs, the smooth silence of the…
