Current Affairs &

Local News

Tune into our latest Kootenay Morning interviews covering local news, current affairs, and culture.

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.

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.

Kootenay Morning with Bruce Hardy

An inspiring conversation with Bruce Hardy, regional innovation leader and local recipient of the King Charles III Coronation Medal.

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.

Kootenay Morning with Grace Henecka

Business & Climate Advisor Grace Henecka tells us all about the new The Nelson & District Chamber of Commerce program.

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

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If you’re looking for a quick mix of local news and interviews with Kootenay newsmakers, neighbours, insiders, and the odd star… make sure to tune into KCR’s flagship current affairs program Kootenay Morning. This popular show runs seven times a week (Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8am and 5pm and Sunday at 8am) 

Kootenay Morning is hosted by passionate (and entertaining) volunteers with three segments/interviews per hour.

Kootenay Morning has become a hub for local businesses and organizations to stop by and share their news and announcements and is a show loved and celebrated by our listeners.

For example, the news show offers on-going coverage of the Nelson Leafs championship playoff run…and regular updates from Kootenay Morning’s cast of correspondents including cannabis pro Velvet Kavanaugh, conservative pundit Stephen Harris and his Beyond Bumper Stickers commentary, and many of the region’s top reporters with in-depth news from throughout the West Kootenay. Tune in to Kootenay Co-op Radio for all your local news from all over. From the heart of Nelson, to the ends of Kootenay Lake or New Denver, CJLY will cover it all!