Current Affairs &
Local News
Tune into our latest Kootenay Morning interviews covering local news, current affairs, and culture.
Kootenay Morning with Mir Lecture- The Wall Between
KM spoke with authors of the recently released book, The Wall Between: What Jews and Palestinians Don’t Want to Know About Each Other, Jeffrey Wilkinson (left) and Raja Khouri (right). They share the stage at the Brilliant Cultural Centre on December 5 for a Mir Centre for Peace lecture series event.
Kootenay Morning with Amy Heasman
Amy Heasman brings us all the details about the upcoming Kootenay Yoga Festival happening this month in the Slocan Valley.
Kootenay Morning with Michael Wicks
KCR reporter Scott Onyschak interviews Michael Wicks to learn about the week-long Nelson Pride events starting next week.
Kootenay Morning with Marcello Piro
The Nelson Road Kings Queen City Cruise will take place on September 8-9 in Nelson. Marcello Piro, the chapter president, shares more about the car club and the event.
Kootenay Morning with Matthew Carr
Mattew Carr, the owner and operations manager of Linden Lane Farms, shares details about their 5th annual Pumpkin Festival taking place this month.
Kootenay Morning with Shauna Fidler
Shauna Fidler brings the details of the upcoming Basin Food & Buyers Expo happening in November in Creston.
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