This week’s correspondence contained a request to explain what pedestrian signals mean. The gentleman who sent me the e-mail expressed the opinion that many people either did not know what pedestrian signals mean or choose to deliberately disobey them. Would I please explain so that they would know what to do. Perhaps we should start […]

Premier David Eby is announcing immediate counter-measures to stand up for B.C.’s workers and businesses after the United States announced incoming 25% tariffs on Canadian goods and 10% tariffs on energy. “President Trump’s 25% tariffs are a complete betrayal of the historic bond between our countries and a declaration of economic war against a trusted […]

Following two days of deliberations, City of Castlegar Council has released the proposed 2025 – 2029 Financial Plan and is now seeking feedback from residents. The proposed 2025 budget includes a 7.27 per cent tax increase for residential properties and a 7.54 per cent increase for business and light industrial properties. This equates to $98.88 […]

BC Hydro would like to notify the public that the discharge rates from Arrow Lakes Reservoir will decrease noticeably from Friday, January 31 to Monday, February 3. Please make safety your top priority when planning activities near the Columbia River. For up-to-date reservoir elevation and river flow information, please call BC Hydro’s toll-free number at […]

A partnership between BC Hydro and Windset Farms has enabled the local vegetable producer to expand its Delta facility, making it Western North America’s largest LED-lit greenhouse powered by renewable electricity from BC Hydro.  “Our clean, affordable electricity is a tremendous advantage for British Columbia, helping to ensure that the products we produce are low […]

British Columbia is home to so many diverse and amazing producers of food, drinks, and everyday goods. Our range of creative and innovative makers, artisans, and entrepreneurs is one of our many strengths as a province. It’s something we have been recognized for around the world. As threats like tariffs and global costs of living […]

By Emanual Sequeira Spokane Braves (1) vs Castlegar Rebels (4) The Rebels scored four straight with the winner coming off the stick of Jace Kramer (5). Zach Veninsky stopped 17 of 18 shots, nearly earning the shutout when Alex Ewers (3) scored with under two minutes remaining. Tyler Picha was strong again for the Braves, […]

Carol Off knows about talking to people. A five-decade career as a journalist, author and broadcaster has made her one of Canada’s foremost specialists in conversation. The problem is, people seem to have lost the ability to talk to one another to overcome society’s mounting challenges. A beloved voice on the CBC radio’s foundational program […]

Trail Arts Council and Déjà Louve invite you to celebrate the joy, laughter and skepticism attached to the Valentine Season, with all kinds of vaudeville debauchery at Love Bites: A Valentine’s Burlesque Variety Show on Friday, Feb. 7 at 7:30 p.m. in The Bailey Theatre! Want a fun night out with your besties? Or looking for something different and […]

How long has it been since you read the manual that new drivers study to prepare for their first driver’s license? Why bother you say? You’ve been driving for years and have the necessary knowledge. I wish I could say that! Let’s start with a visit to ICBC’s web site and give the practice test […]