OP/ED: A call to action for changing our driving behaviours
By Trace Acres Every year, thousands of lives are lost or irrevocably changed due to vehicle crashes. Behind these tragic statistics are the real stories of families left grieving, communities disrupted, and futures stolen. On November 20, we pause on National Day of Remembrance for Road Crash Victims to honour those lost. We also need to reflect […]
Trail man charged in aggravated assault investigation
On March 27, 2023, shortly after 5 a.m., a 33-year-old woman was dropped off at the entrance to the Kootenay Boundary Hospital emergency department in Trail, BC, with an injury consistent with a gunshot wound. Frontline officers attended the hospital, where the victim was determined to have sustained serious, life-threatening injuries. The man who allegedly […]
Survey shows employers under-rate danger of winter driving for employees
Only 39 per cent of B.C. employers surveyed earlier this year by Road Safety at Work rate driving to be dangerous for their employees when road and weather conditions are poor. Yet November to January is the most dangerous time of the year for the hundreds of thousands of British Columbians who drive for work. […]
Massive drug/gun/money/vehicle seizure in Surrey
Surrey RCMP is advising the public of one of the largest drug seizures after a yearlong investigation by Surrey RCMP Drug Unit. In June 2023, Surrey RCMP Drug Unit began an investigation into a criminal group alleged to be involved in high potency drugs and illicit firearms trafficking in the Lower Mainland. Surrey RCMP Drug […]
CUPW: Postal workers to deliver pension/social assistance cheques despite strike
Postal workers across the country will deliver pension and social assistance cheques today despite being on strike. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) negotiated agreements with Canada Post to ensure the delivery of many government cheques that are a fundamental part of the social safety net in anticipation of a strike or lockout. “Despite […]
Residential disturbance leads to police foot chase, arrest, new charges
A Trail man is facing a list of charges after an altercation with police Saturday, according to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. “On Nov. 16, at 10:15 a.m., frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officers responded to a 28-year-old Trail man causing a disturbance at a residence in the 1900 block of Seventh Avenue in Trail,” […]
Outcome of injunctions for live music events in Electoral Area H
The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) is providing an update on the injunctions sought for two live music events, The Labour of Love and High Frequency, held during the summer of 2023 in Electoral Area H, near the community of Vallican. Beginning in the summer of 2021, the RDCK Bylaw Enforcement Team received multiple […]
Food Barometer reveals Canadians expect industry-wide transition to sustainable food
Today Sodexo Canada released the results of its second Sustainable Food Barometer. The latest research reveals the majority of consumers are already on this journey and expect an industry-wide, multi-strategy approach in navigating the Canadian transition to a more sustainable diet. Beyond the health benefits, over two fifths of Canadians associate sustainable food with reduced waste […]
Downtown shed fire causes damages but no injuries
No one was injured in a blaze that did roughly $30,000 damage, according to Castlegar Fire Chief Sam Latanzio. “On the evening of Nov. 15 ,CFD was dispatched to a report of a structure fire in the 300 block of 4 Avenue,” Lattanzio said. “Upon arrival, it was noted that there was a fully involved […]
Emergency alert test coming to cellphones, TV, radio
At 1:55 p.m. (Pacific time) on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, a test of the National Public Alerting System will occur to improve public safety in the event of an emergency. The test alert will go to all compatible cellphones, as well as interrupt radio and television broadcasts. The test message to cellphones will read: “This […]
