BC says bye bye to carbon tax: Eby
Premier David Eby has issued the following statement about the future of the carbon tax in British Columbia: “People in B.C. are doing everything they can to fight climate change. But we don’t want people to have to choose between affordability and climate action. That’s why we made the commitment last year to get rid […]
Columbia River Treaty negotiations paused, information session will answer questions
On Tuesday, March 25, 2025, Adrian Dix, Minister of Energy and Climate Solutions, and Minister responsible for the Columbia River Treaty, will host a virtual information session to provide an update about the status of the Columbia River Treaty modernization process and answer questions in light of new developments from the U.S. The U.S. has […]
OP/ED: Canada must resist anti-democratic crusaders
This beautiful blue planet, spinning around the sun in a vast cosmos, offers everything we need to survive and thrive. There’s no reason for hunger or the pain and misery we inflict on each other in our senseless rush for… what, exactly? We have much to learn about ourselves and our place in existence, but […]
A Powerful Exhibition About the War in Ukraine Comes to Castlegar
On March 21st and 22nd a virtual reality exhibition War Up Close & Arts will take place in Castlegar. The exhibition has already been showcased at renowned educational institutions across North America and Europe and is now coming to Selkirk College and Castlegar
Community Complex. War Up Close is a unique digital project that combines an […]
Council Highlights, Feb. 18 and March 3
Delegation – History of the Arena Local historian Greg Nesteroff presented the history of the Pioneer Arena, sharing stories and photos of its construction and the community’s efforts in building and maintaining the facility. His presentation captured the arena’s story, starting with the arrival of the arches in 1956. Watch the full presentation here: https://youtu.be/AyOqMsOBWqk Committee […]
Selkirk College Donors Hear Tales of Gratitude
The impact of donor generosity ripples across the region’s post-secondary landscape with individual lives changed through the shared power of education. The Selkirk College Foundation held its annual Donor Tea at the Tenth Street Campus in Nelson, bringing together those dedicated to building a lasting impact with the students who are on a journey towards […]
LETTER: The need to label 'Canadian' products accurately
Dear Editor I have been so proud to see how many of my fellow Canadians have responded to the threats of Trump’s tariffs by committing to support Canadian industry, farmers and retail outlets. It has been a real awakening of pride in our identity, and an adventure to seek out authentic Canadian goods and services, […]
From the Ledge: Weekly column from MLA Steve Morissette
British Columbia’s 2025 budget tabled this week has British Columbians at its centre. Premier David Eby and our BC NDP Government are protecting the services people rely on, strengthening our economy, and standing together in the face of The US tariff threat. We know that the threat of tariffs and the potential effect on jobs and our economy […]
FROM THE HILL: Elbows Up!
Since Donald Trump came into office just over a month ago, Canada—and the world—have been thrown into a tumultuous time of trade wars, foreign policy through insults and a general topsy-turvy world order. Trump’s talk of crippling tariffs on exports to Canada are a serious threat to the Canadian economy. Agriculture, forestry, the auto industry […]
Trail Air Cadets Participate in Effective Speaking Competition
Cadets from the 531 Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron participated in an effective speaking competition this week. On March 4, a local effective speaking competition was held within the 531 City of Trail Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron to determine which cadet in the squadron would participate in the upcoming regional competition. Competitors had several […]
