An investigation resulting in the arrest of a 60-year-old Ontario man by members of the Critical Response Unit – BC (CRU-BC) has culminated in assault and mischief charges against him, according to BC RCMP  Staff/Sgt. Kris Clark. “On Sept. 3, 2025, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) applied for and was granted a Warrant to […]

Starting this week, patients visiting four Interior Health (IH) emergency departments (EDs) may receive care from a physician working virtually. This is part of IH LINK-ED (Local Integrated Network for Emergency Departments), a new virtual care pilot designed to modernize emergency care services for rural communities. “Integrating virtual care into emergency services is a proven approach already delivering results […]

Last week marked part of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence. Monday before last, we observed the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, and on Dec. 6, we marked the anniversary of the Polytechnique Montréal massacre, before closing with UN Human Rights Day on Dec. 10. Each of us knows […]

During 531’s CO’s parade on December 3rd, 2025, several awards were presented to deserving cadets. Cadets Sergeant Vedashrii Raju and Sergeant Sam Richardson were awarded their Air Cadet Service Medals. The medals were presented by the 531 Squadron Sponsoring Chairperson, Diane Langman and the cadets’ parents. The medal is presented to cadets who have completed […]

KERPA is celebrating a huge moment for rural critical emergency care in the Kootenays as a new doctor achieves training to join emergency physician response team. After 440+ hours of rigorous training — including 300+ hours of one-on-one in-car mentoring under direct physician supervision, countless high-fidelity simulations, advanced airway labs, advanced life support and trauma […]

Once again, the Downtown Trail Improvement Committee and the City of Trail are excited to bring the Santa Claus Parade back to downtown Trail on Friday, December 12, starting at 5:30 p.m. Come on down for an afternoon and evening full of holiday cheer, twinkling lights, and festive fun. Bring your family and friends to […]

The Rotary Club of Trail Presents the 2025 Rotary Christmas Carol Concert, Admission is by donation with all contributions going to provide Christmas Hampers for needy area families. Date: Wednesday, Dec. 10 at 7 p.m., doors open at 6:30 p.m. Location: Charles Bailey Theatre in Trail. They have a fantastic lineup of bands and choirs […]

Rekindle is back this Saturday, Dec. 6 in downtown Rossland for festive fun, local shopping, treats, tunes and kicking off to the holiday season with the infamous tree lighting! Many thanks to the amazing retailers and community members who make this tradition shine. Enjoy all the of the holiday happiness includng: Shop local; Santa photos; […]

The numbers tell a difficult story. As reported in Food Banks Canada’s Hunger Count 2025, the 131 BC non-profits that submitted data recorded 223,340 monthly food bank visits this year, including more than 68,000 visits to help children access food. Across the Columbia Basin, demand continues to rise, with food banks and community food programs seeing […]

Recent attacks by grizzly bears are a reminder that we are increasingly in conflict with these giant predators. Grizzlies are the animal most likely to attack humans in British Columbia, which is home to 15,000 of Canada’s 26,000 grizzly bears. This week a group of school children and a teacher were attacked by a grizzly bear near Bella Coola, […]