Trail man charged in aggravated assault investigation
On March 27, 2023, shortly after 5 a.m., a 33-year-old woman was dropped off at the entrance to the Kootenay Boundary Hospital emergency department in Trail, BC, with an injury consistent with a gunshot wound. Frontline officers attended the hospital, where the victim was determined to have sustained serious, life-threatening injuries. The man who allegedly […]
Residential disturbance leads to police foot chase, arrest, new charges
A Trail man is facing a list of charges after an altercation with police Saturday, according to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. “On Nov. 16, at 10:15 a.m., frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officers responded to a 28-year-old Trail man causing a disturbance at a residence in the 1900 block of Seventh Avenue in Trail,” […]
Downtown shed fire causes damages but no injuries
No one was injured in a blaze that did roughly $30,000 damage, according to Castlegar Fire Chief Sam Latanzio. “On the evening of Nov. 15 ,CFD was dispatched to a report of a structure fire in the 300 block of 4 Avenue,” Lattanzio said. “Upon arrival, it was noted that there was a fully involved […]
Statement from the Canadian Union of Postal Workers: More Than 55,000 Postal Workers on Strike
Some 55,000 postal workers represented by the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) went on a nationwide strike on Friday, Nov. 15 at 12:01 a.m. ET. After a year of bargaining with little progress, postal workers made the difficult decision to strike. Canada Post had the opportunity to prevent this strike, but it has refused […]
Arrow Flow Change Notification
BC Hydro would like to notify the public that the discharge rates from Arrow Lakes Reservoir will increase noticeably on Saturday, November 16. 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 1-877-924-2444 or visit bchydro.com.
From The Hill: Access to abortion
In Canada, women’s reproductive rights, particularly the right to choose an abortion, have long been considered a settled issue. However, much like the situation to our south, these rights are now under threat and require renewed attention as anti-choice efforts attempt to erode both the right to and access to abortion services in Canada. At […]
Arrow Flow Change and Navigation Lock Closure at Hugh Keenleyside, Nov. 15
On Friday, November 15, the discharge rates from Arrow Lakes Reservoir will fluctuate noticeably. Please make safety your top priority when planning activities near the Columbia River. The navigation lock at the Hugh L. Keenleyside Dam will also be closed starting at 4 p.m. on Thursday, November 14 until 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 16. […]
Council Highlights Oct 21 and Nov 4, 2024
Delegations ForestryWorksforBC – October 21 Ken Kalesnikoff, representing ForestryWorksforBC, presented to Council and highlighted the vital role of the forestry sector in British Columbia, emphasizing its contributions to climate change mitigation, natural disaster prevention and remediation, and economic stability. The City will join other communities in supporting this initiative by sending a letter to the […]
No injuries after transport truck rolls into ditch in Rossland
On Monday, Nov. 11, at 6:20 a.m., Trail and Greater District RCMP, Kootenay Boundary Regional Fire Rescue, BC EHS, and YRB responded to a report that a transport truck had rolled over into the ditch on the side of Hwy 3B in Rossland, according to SCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. The 29-year-old Edmonton man driving the […]
Grow and Connect Interior bolsters access to local food across the region
More local food may be coming to your town. Grow and Connect Interior is a software ased tool that will improve access to local food in Interior British Columbia by forming connections between regional stakeholders. In rural areas, especially within local food systems, organizations often face challenges in gathering and using important data about their […]
