New technology helped DriveBC add 22 new cameras in 2024, delivering 37 more views to help motorists travel more safely, especially during winter. People checking traffic and weather conditions when planning trips on the province’s roads can now access 503 cameras on the total DriveBC webcam network. The webcams deliver 1,037 views of current road conditions. Where technically feasible, […]

On Tuesday, Dec. 24, at 6 a.m., a frontline Trail and Greater District officer received a report about an incident between a 61-year-old woman and a 79-year-old woman in a residence in Fruitvale, according to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. “The 61-year-old woman accused the 79-year-old woman of hitting her with the phone and hiding a […]

Premier David Eby has issued the following statement marking the new year: “Tonight, people in British Columbia and around the world will celebrate the year gone by and welcome the year ahead. If your family is like mine and has small children (or very tired adults), it may begin with a celebration closer to bedtime […]

On Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2024, at 4:11 a.m., a frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officer investigated an incident in which a 17-year-old youth had shot himself in the finger and required medical treatment at the Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital in Trail, according to Trail RCMP NC/oic Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. “The youth said that he […]

Move over, Noah. Oliver is the most popular name for babies born this year in British Columbia. Oliver is followed by Olivia, Liam, Noah, Theodore, Charlotte, Lucas, Isla, Amelia and Leo, according to the Vital Statistics Agency’s preliminary figures for 2024. In 2023, the top names for babies born in B.C. were Noah, Oliver, Olivia, […]

Arc of the Cognizant CCIII The winter of Canadian discontent: alas, politics to end a year “Now is the winter of our discontent / Made glorious summer by this sun [or son] of York”.   — Wm. Shakespeare, Richard III “Sunny ways, my friends, sunny ways. This is what positive politics can do.”  — Justin Trudeau, […]

In 2024, the BC Wildfire Service worked with people and communities to fight wildfires and build climate resiliency throughout B.C. Since April 1, 2024, a total of 1,688 wildfires resulted in approximately 1.08 million hectares burned. More than 70% of wildfires this season were caused by lightning, while slightly fewer than 30% were attributed to human activity. A […]

As 2024 draws to a close, I want to reflect on the past year and celebrate the significant achievements made in Ottawa this year in improving the lives of Canadians.  As many Canadians struggle with finding homes and affording to buy groceries, my NDP colleagues and I have been focussed on helping those who truly […]

Adoption Category: KAAP ADOPTION KAAP ID#: 2807 and 2808 Date Listed: December 14, 2024 Age: born approx end of August 2024 Sex: Female and Male Breed: dmh black and tabby Size: Small Spayed/Neutered: No Location: Winlaw Contact Name: KAAP Contact Email: contact@kaap.ca Contact Number: 250-365-1004 ** Applications are required prior to meeting our foster animals […]

JP Desabrais (Williams Lake Mustangs), Evan Murray (Quesnel River Rush) and Alex Jessey (Williams Lake Mustangs) have been selected as the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League 3 Stars of the Week for the period ending Dec. 22/24. Desabrais – Top Forward – The Red Earth Creek, Alta., native had five goals and six points in two games for […]