Independent local journalism for the Boundary and surrounding region
The Boundary Sentinel is an independently owned digital news publication covering the Boundary, West Kootenay, East Kootenay and Okanagan regions of British Columbia.
Founded in 2009 and relaunched under Birchbound Media in 2026, the publication focuses on local government, public safety, health care, environment, infrastructure, business, education and community life.
As editor and publisher, Shara Cooper oversees reporting, research, editing and publication, with an emphasis on primary-source reporting and explanatory local coverage.
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Grand Forks recruits another physician as city targets full family-doctor access
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Three fires on Hardy Mountain considered suspicious, investigation underway
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Wind-driven wildfire near Gilpin contained after threatening power lines
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Wilson, Russell campaign for Boundary-Similkameen rematch
