Middletown Crossing’s design and sensor-controlled traffic lights result in a smooth flow of traffic at the intersection of Highways 3 and 43.
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Emma Genest, outreach co-ordinator for Accelerate Kootenays, discusses electric cars, supply versus demand and the cost of saving the world
by Kyle BornJohn Harding, president and owner of Waterbridge Steel Inc. in Nakusp, B.C., is overseeing construction for four ferries to service B.C. waterways
by Kyle BornAirSprint offers programs designed for personal and business requirements.
Ian Thomas, president and owner of Cedar Taxi Ltd. in Trail, B.C., has created a wheelchair-accessible taxi service
by Kyle BornJordan McKee is the new general manager of Subaru of Cranbrook.
by Zoë DupleyKootenay Rockies Tourism urges people to be prepared and consult official emergency sources only
Bus riders in the West Kootenay Regional Transit System will soon be able to choose new weekday trips between Nelson and Selkirk College in Castlegar.
The Greyhound Canada service closure is a crisis for rural Canada, and one that must be addressed as soon as possible.
Yellowhead Road and Bridge is also is the current contractor for the neighbouring Central Kootenay region.
The price we pay at the pump varies greatly across the Kootenays.
Curbs and sidewalks have been poured, with landscaping, driveway and pathway restoration to take place in the coming weeks.
Queen City Shuttle & Charters has new owners and an assured future.
by Marie MilnerWith the 2018 July long weekend here, we thought it would be interesting to find out which town has the highest and lowest gas prices in the Kootenays.
by Keith PowellThe Sparwood DC Fast Charging stations completes the planned installation of fast charging stations across the Highway 3 corridor in the Kootenays.
WestJet Link is a new, three-times-a-weekday travel option at the Canadian Rockies International Airport.
by Marie MilnerThe Accelerate Kootenays project is facilitated by Community Energy Association.
It would appear that whenever a major thoroughfare like Highway #3 connects with adjoining streets the potential for crashes climbs substantially.
Mountain bikers looking to explore what BC has to offer will now want to add Nakusp, BC as a destination.
by Janis Neufeld, Project Manager for the Nakusp and Area Bike SocietyWaterbridge was awarded a $27.9-million contract in 2016 to design and build the four new cable ferries.
Find out more about these Kootenay airports and the airlines they host.
by Danielle CameronThe Heritage Railcar Preservation building will ultimately provide a complete building to enclose and preserve the Museum’s collection of heritage railcars.
From self-driving vehicles to driver shortages, new BCTA president Dave Earle discusses where the trucking industry is going
by Kyle BornWestJet Link is a new service that offers inexpensive and more frequent flights from Calgary to Cranbrook
by Kyle BornThe Deputy Minister’s Contractor of the Year Awards recognizes excellence in the delivery of transportation infrastructure projects.
The BC Transit Trip Planner is a public transportation planning tool that combines the latest BC Transit schedule with Google Maps.
WestJet has introduced WestJet Link, a new regional air service operating under a capacity purchase agreement with Pacific Coastal Airlines
A small aviation company is providing important support to the Kootenay region.
by Marie MilnerJim Hymer, a 47-year veteran in the transportation industry, shares his wisdom on how to stay safe on the road this winter
by Kyle BornWith winter's onset, a favourite topic of conversation seems to be the winter maintenance of our local roads.
by Keith PowellPacific Coastal 25th Annual Charity Golf Tournament raised a total of $65,000
Improvements at the Trail Regional Airport include a striking new terminal, improved safety, expanded parking and care for the environment.
by Marie MilnerThe annual Classic Car Show & Shine will be held on Friday, September 15th and Saturday, September 16th, 2017.
The new transit service is scheduled to run every other week Wednesdays and Thursdays starting on August 2nd.
College of the Rockies haul truck driving instructor shares his pet peeves on the road and tips for safe driving.
by Jillian ClarkStarting August 1, 2017, bus riders in the West Kootenay Transit System will benefit from extended service on several routes.
The Show & Shine portion of the event will be moving from the Springs Course Driving Range to the Copper Point Golf Club's driving range.
Wally Eddy, Cranbrook’s ICBC-certified motorcycle instructor, reveals how to avoid blunders on your bike and pass the road test
by Kyle BornThe Elk Valley's Coal Valley Motor Products, based in Fernie and owned by Ralph Will for many years, has been purchased by the Denham Automotive Group.
Pacific Coastal is a privately owned, British Columbia-based regional airline operating from Vancouver International Airport’s South Terminal.
The roadside survey of long-haul trucks was conducted in October of 2016.
The Association of Consulting Engineering Companies of British Columbia (ACEC-BC) recently handed out their annual awards for a variety of projects in B.C.
Accelerate Kootenay is a two-year $1.5-million project to install over 50 electric vehicle chargers along Highway 3
by Virginia RaschThe SUPSquatch river tour ride is unique in Canada, as it is the first and only adventure tour being offered across the country.
The grant will go toward new construction and modern safety improvements to the Middletown Crossing—Highway 3/43 intersection.
The new, 10,000 square-foot shop features dedicated space for maintenance and repairs, offices, tool storage and a customer conference room.
Road Watch BC is recruiting citizen scientists to gather data that will reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions
by Virginia RaschB.C. Transportation Minister Todd Stone stated that most of the funding, $450 million, is for improvements to a four-kilometre section of the road.
The success of this project will depend on the input and participation of the many stakeholders affected by this major issue.
Krystal Wills, financial manager of the Canadian Rockies International Airport, presented an update on travel trends in 2016.