Current Affairs &
Local News
Tune into our latest Kootenay Morning interviews covering local news, current affairs, and culture.
April 14, 2025
Kootenay Morning with Rob Morrison
Canadians head to the polls Monday, April 28th. Here’s what Conservative MP Rob Morrison has to say, as he campaigns for his third term.
April 7, 2025
Kootenay Morning with Packrat Annie’s
Packrat Annie's is celebrating 40 years in business this year. Siloen and Kristy — long time Packrat staffers and supporters — are here today.
March 31, 2025
Kootenay Morning with Bruce Hardy
An inspiring conversation with Bruce Hardy, regional innovation leader and local recipient of the King Charles III Coronation Medal.
March 31, 2025
Kootenay Morning with Betsy Kline
Castlegar News reporter Betsy Kline shares updates on key stories - the Doukhobor community and students and faculty at Selkirk College.
March 25, 2025
Kootenay Morning with Grace Henecka
Business & Climate Advisor Grace Henecka tells us all about the new The Nelson & District Chamber of Commerce program.
March 10, 2025
Kootenay Morning with Tara Primeau
Tara Primeau talks about an event she organized - Friday’s Women in Construction effort in celebration of International Women's Day
March 10, 2025
Kootenay Morning with Ryan MacKinnon
March 3, 2025
Kootenay Morning with Lucas Myers
February 25, 2025
Kootenay Morning with Mark Weigeldt
February 17, 2025
Kootenay Morning with Morty Mint
February 10, 2025
Kootenay Morning with Carol Off
February 3, 2025
Kootenay Morning with Andy Day
January 20, 2025
Kootenay Morning with Keith Page and Kallee Lins
March 28, 2024
Kootenay Morning with Ben Carson
March 7, 2024
Kootenay Morning with Jayli Wolf
February 20, 2024
Kootenay Morning with Justine Gareau-Loyer
February 20, 2024
Kootenay Morning with Jim Sawada
February 13, 2024
Kootenay Morning With Stephanie Myers
February 5, 2024
Kootenay Morning With Atlyn Proctor
January 31, 2024
Kootenay Morning with Amy Bohigan
January 24, 2024
Kootenay Morning with Ryan Martin
January 19, 2024
Kootenay Morning with Payton Maffioli
January 15, 2024
Kootenay Morning With Martin Keyserlingk
January 12, 2024
Kootenay Morning with Julian Taylor
January 12, 2024
Kootenay Morning with Aimee Watson
January 10, 2024
Kootenay Morning with Sarika Cullis-Suzuki
January 5, 2024
Kootenay Morning with Bobbie Barbarich
January 3, 2024
Kootenay Morning with Anjie DaSilva
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