Dr. Jatinder Baidwan, chief coroner, has released the following statement regarding the decision to direct an inquest into the events that occurred in Tumbler Ridge on Feb. 10, 2026: “On the afternoon of Feb. 10, 2026, an entire community was forever changed and multiple families who call Tumbler Ridge home received the catastrophic news that […]

The City has received several reports this morning of a scam text message circulating in Trail and area, claiming you need to pay a parking ticket and providing a link. Please help us share this preventative information. Do NOT click the link. The City of Trail does not send parking infraction notices or follow-up correspondence […]

A joint investigation between the RCMP Federal Policing Pacific Region (FPPR), Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), and the Australian Federal Police (AFP) has resulted in arrests, charges and convictions of multiple individuals in Australia in connection with a major drug exportation operation. This operation, which began in 2022, involved significant quantities of methamphetamine discovered hidden in jugs […]

On Feb. 7, at approximately 10:20 a.m., Trail RCMP responded to a report that shots had been fired into a residence on Larose Street in East Trail, according RCMP Cpl. Brett Urano. He said officers attended and began an investigation, which determined that the shooting had occurred earlier that morning at around 5:40 a.m. “Witnesses […]

“If you know this person, please call police – they are a suspect in an ongoing investigation,” said Castlegar RCMP Sgt. Monty Taylor. “On Wed., Jan.28, at 10:57 a.m. Castlegar RCMP frontline officers responded to the 4600 block of Minto Road, for a delayed theft report,” Taylor said. He said then, on Jan. 15, at […]

The BC RCMP is releasing the official confirmation of the deceased victims of the February 10, 2026 Tumbler Ridge shooting. As the community continues to process this profound loss, it remains essential that the focus stays on the victims, their families, and all those affected by this tragedy. Victims from Tumbler Ridge Secondary School  Abel Mwansa: 12-years-old […]

On Feb. 4, at 6:29 a.m, Kootenay Boundary Regional Fire Rescue (KBRFR) responded to a reported structure fire at a vacant building located on Rossland Avenue. Station 374 Trail responded with 13 firefighters, with additional support from five firefighters from Station 371 Rossland. Upon arrival, crews observed visible smoke coming from the building. Firefighters immediately […]

Dear Editor, The David Suzuki Foundation has been informed of several fake news stories, ads and videos circulating online that falsely claim to be endorsed by David Suzuki or the David Suzuki Foundation. With the rise in AI-generated misinformation, it is increasingly difficult to determine if the content you see online is real or not. […]

On Jan. 27, 2026, at approximately 8:12 p.m., Trail RCMP responded to a safety alarm at a local gas station in Trail, according to RCMP  Cpl. Brett Urano. “A man had reportedly entered the store armed with a knife, demanded money, and fled on foot after obtaining cash from the till,” Urano said. He said […]

The Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of British Columbia (CFSEU-BC)    and RCMP Federal Policing Pacific Region (FPPR) is notifying the public that John Potvin has been extradited to Canada and is now in custody in this jurisdiction. On Sept. 20, 2025, the public was notified that John Potvin, who was wanted  on a Canada-wide […]