Incidence of melanoma is increasing in both men and women.  Here’s what we all need to know. By Dr. Elaine McWhirter  There is certainly growing awareness of the damaging effects of overexposure to the sun, including skin cancers. Still, I see in both my medical practice as a skin cancer specialist and in the course […]

Kyle is a 2008-born forward from Fruitvale, British Columbia. Last season, Kyle was the captain for the West Kootenay Crusaders U18 AA program and scored over 20 goals while leading the team to a birth in the Provincial Championships. “I am excited to play good hockey and still be able to live at home,” said […]

In today’s fast-paced and often overwhelming world, the need for compassionate, hands-on healthcare has never been greater. More and more people are experiencing stress, burnout, and physical strain, and they’re looking for natural, holistic ways to reconnect with their bodies and restore well-being. At the same time, many individuals are searching for meaningful careers—work that […]

We are told daily we are a democracy, but we do not have democratic governments. We still have a form of colonial rule, where the power goes to whichever party benefits most from an irrational system that results in “majority” governments that are often won by less than 40% of the vote. A Proportional ballot […]

Dear Editor, I am angry.  The employees of Steller Vista Credit Union in Castlegar and Slocan Park have been on strike for over two months.  They are doing so because management refuses to adequately address issues such as seniority, union security, language, hours of work and benefit roll back. When I approached the Board of […]

BC Cancer’s breast screening program offers no-cost screening mammograms to eligible people in BC.  Screening mammograms are available to most women, and many Two-Spirit, trans and gender-diverse individuals, 40 years and older, who have no symptoms. Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers found in BC with around 3,500 receiving a breast cancer […]

A first of its kind event in Trail, RemarkABILITY Fest at Music in the Park celebrates inclusion and diverse community Join the Trail & District Arts Council, in partnership with Diverse Family Roots, on July 24 at Gyro Park for an evening of unique experiences to engage the public and celebrate inclusion and diverse community, […]

BC Hydro would like to notify the public that the discharge rates from Arrow Lakes Reservoir will decrease on Sunday, July 13 and Monday, July 14.  On Tuesday, July 15 and Wednesday, July 16 discharge rates from Arrow Lakes Reservoir will increase.  When combined with the outflows from the Kootenay River, Columbia River levels at […]

Head lice, fleas and tapeworms have been humanity’s companions throughout our evolutionary history. Yet, the greatest parasite of the modern age is no blood-sucking invertebrate. It is sleek, glass-fronted and addictive by design. Its host? Every human on Earth with a wifi signal. Far from being benign tools, smartphones parasitise our time, our attention and […]

By  Mike  Nickerson   ( http://www.sustainwellbeing.net ) A film by Kent Martin What Really Counts is a visually stimulating film about enabling people and governments to look beyond monetary accounts and consider other conditions that affect the health and well-being of people and the environment we depend on. Based on Ron Colman’s book: What Really Counts; The […]