Prolific offender released once again
A duo of prolific offenders from Trail who have allegedly been committing crimes throughout the region are once again making headlines after being released from custody against the expressed wishes of both RCMP and Crown counsel. Both offenders have been released and re-arrested at least three times in the past two weeks...
Last chance to vote for your favourite addition to Sculpturewalk
Time is running out to vote for your favourite work of art in Castlegar Sculpturewalk 2019, so put on your Sculpturewalking shoes and hit the pavement! October 15 is the cut-off to tell us your pick for the People’s Choice Award, the winner of which will stay in the City’s growing permanent collection. Ballots and brochures...
Trail recycling company fined almost $23,000 by WorkSafeBC
A Trail recycling company has been fined almost $23,000 by WorkSafeBC, according to a report published on the organization’s website. According to WorkSafeBC, the $22,866.82 fine levied against Montrose-based KC Recycling Ltd, was due to repeated, high-risk violations. The WorkSafeBC report reads as follows: “This firm's...
Selkirk College Helps Bridge the Gap for Early Childhood Care Educators
A Selkirk College pilot project aimed at increasing the number of certified early childhood educators is helping British Columbia’s push to lead the nation in accessible, quality childcare. The Early Childhood Education Work-Integrated Learning Pilot Project is supporting the Province of British Columbia’s efforts to understand...
Concert for a cause - food bank fundraiser on tap
Mark your calendar! On Saturday, Oct. 5, The Half Moon Gnarvest is rockin' the valley for a cause! Join us in Slocan Park for a full day and evening of amazing live music. The day starts at noon with some of the best Folkal (local Folk) legends to be, all the while amping up into a rockin' evening showcasing yet more local...
Reverse all-candidates forum puts power — and podium — back in the hands of the people
Call it a reversal of fortune. Politicians had to sit and listen to voters on Wednesday night in the first all-candidates gathering in Nelson for the latest edition of the federal election campaign trail. Nearly 100 people showed up at the Nelson United Church to lend their voice to the campaign and give shape to […]
City of Castlegar Wins UBCM Community Excellence in Sustainability Award
Last night, the City of Castlegar accepted the UBCM Community Excellence Award in Sustainability for its Columbia Avenue Complete Streets Project. These awards are given to projects/programs that incorporate a long-term sustainability lens by considering cultural, social, economic and environmental issues in planning, policy...
COLUMN: We must purge privilege from politics
Tackling climate change means purging privilege from politics Our national political arena often seems dominated by unproductive partisan potshots and misplaced accountability, with corporate interests prioritized over people’s. Behind the noisy partisan sniping, a quiet majority — 70 to 75 per cent of Canadians — is largely disengaged from politics, according to McAllister Opinion Research. […]
Greta Thunberg: 'How dare you!'
Greta Thunberg’s speech to the UN was transcribed. Here is the full text. For the full effect, though, listen to her speech at this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYqtXR8iPlE In response to the question, “What’s your message to world leaders today?” Thunberg responded as follows: Greta Thunberg: “My message is...
Police Service Dog Jimmy pivotal in recent fentanyl arrest
The 'Dog Days of Summer' have become an umpleasant reality for one local woman, according to Trial top cop Mike Wicentowich. "On Sept. 16, at 1:49 p.m. the ‘E’ Division Roving Traffic Police Dog Services Unit conducted a traffic stop and investigation into a 58-year-old-female who was driving in a green Volkswagen Beetle with...
