44 Engineer Squadron to Celebrate 75 Anniversary with Parade and Open House
The 44 Engineer Squadron, a proud part of the Canadian Army Reserve, will be celebrating its 75th anniversary on Saturday, Oct. 5. To mark this significant milestone, the squadron invites the public to a Freedom of the City Parade in downtown Trail and an Open House at the LCol A.H. Kemball Armoury. The Freedom of […]
KC Recycling Announces Plastic Recycling Expansion with $1.2 M Boost
KC Recycling, the Pacific Northwest’s leading producer of recycled battery plastic and metal, is expanding its polypropylene plant with the support of $1.2 million from the CleanBC Plastics Action Fund. KC Recycling will use the investment in part to increase their ability to accept additional plastics, increasing the volume of high-quality plastic resin they produce […]
Fall’s arrival leads to Oct. 1 winter tire requirement
Whether driving for work or pleasure, crash risk increases as season changes. Even though we’re only a few days into fall, it’s not too early to start thinking about winter — at least as far as your tires are concerned. B.C. law requires winter tires on many provincial highways starting on October 1. That’s the […]
City of Castlegar Prepares for Seasonal Park Closures
As cooler weather sets in, seasonal closures begin this week at Castlegar’s parks. The natural swimming ponds at Millennium Park have officially closed for the season, and the splash zone at Kinsmen Park will follow next week. Seasonal park washrooms and water fountains remain open for now and are expected to close in mid-October to […]
Dr. Scott Emery Rolls Out Succession Plan while Managing Rare Genetic Mitochondrial Disease
The Institute of Movement (in.MVMNT) announces the addition of Dr. Phil and Dr. Danielle McCary, a husband-and-wife chiropractic team joining the clinic as new partners. Relocating from Portland, OR, the McCarys bring a wealth of experience and deep commitment to patient care, marking a significant development for the practice during a transitional time. The integration […]
Join Neighbours United in Castlegar Sept. 28 for Families for Forests Day
Forests have long provided jobs, homes, and a good quality of life for our families and communities across British Columbia. But times have changed. Large corporations are profiting while local mills close, and the balance between a thriving forestry industry and healthy ecosystems is being lost. On Families for Forests Day, let’s come together to […]
DriveSmartBC: The merit of making way for vehicles with volunteer fire department plates
A message in my inbox requests that I discuss what a volunteer firefighter plate signifies when displayed on a personal vehicle. The reader suggests letting them by if they seem in a rush. A volunteer firefighter is not permitted to drive in excess of the posted speed limit so this courtesy could make the difference […]
From The Hill: NDP end confidence and supply agreement with Liberal government
I’ve been in Ottawa the last two weeks as Parliament resumes sitting after its summer break. It was a relaxing summer for most of us, but I want to acknowledge that for some it was full of anxiety and stress due to wildfires. The Slocan Valley in particular was on fire for many weeks, forcing […]
BC Chamber of Commerce Unveils Its Election Priorities
With the provincial election officially underway, the BC Chamber of Commerce has unveiled the top ten policy priorities its members believe are critical for the next Government of British Columbia to action to help create a healthy business environment. The policies reflect the daily challenges local businesses face and what they need – a reduced […]
Boil Water Notice to be Issued for the Ymir Water System
The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) will be issuing a Boil Water Notice for users on the Ymir Water System. The system is located in the community of Ymir between Nelson and Salmo and is within RDCK Electoral Area G. Effective Wednesday, September 25, 2024 a localized BOIL WATER NOTICE will be issued as a precautionary measure due to water […]