With what could be a more volatile storm season underway, BC Hydro is urging residents to prepare as a new survey1 reveals a generational divide in storm preparedness: younger adults are the least ready for power outages, while those aged 35 to 54 are the most proactive. The findings come as BC Hydro braces for a […]

Another great season of live performances comes to The Bailey Theatre courtesy of the Trail & District Arts Council, including circus, a range of musical genres, theatre and dance. Our signature Performing Arts Trail (PAT) series kicks off its seven-show season this year on October 4 with a contemporary dance/theatre piece Vacant Lot by Ichigo-Ichieh New Theatre. […]

 The Trail Museum & Archives and Teck Trail Operations are pleased to announce online access to the famed Cominco Magazine, a cherished publication of the Consolidated Mining & Smelting Company of Canada, Ltd. First issued in February 1940, the Cominco Magazine was published until 1971 and remains a valuable record of company operations, staffing, and culture. “The Trail […]

On Sept. 3, 2025, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) applied for and was granted a Warrant to Search the Universal Ostrich Farm property located in Edgewood, BC. Due to the ongoing protest activity at the farm and increased tensions resulting from the various court proceedings over several months, the BC RCMP was requested to […]

People living in and near Trail now have more access to team-based primary care through the new Lower Columbia Community Health Centre (Lower Columbia CHC). “The Lower Columbia Community Health Centre will provide high-quality primary health care for people living in and around Trail, building on our work to connect more people with primary-care providers […]

The United Steelworkers union (USW) is expressing cautious optimism over a proposed merger of mining giants Teck Resources and Anglo American that will affect over 2,500 USW members at the Highland Valley Copper mine and the Trail Smelting Operations in British Columbia. “In announcing this proposed merger, statements by executives from Teck Resources and Anglo […]

he BC General Employees’ Union (BCGEU) has escalated job action today, expanding picket lines to multiple new locations across the province. New picket line sites as of Tuesday, September 9: Victoria: 976 Meares Street; and 617 Government Street Nanaimo: 2080 & 2100 Labieux Road Surrey: 10475 138 Street; and 14323 57 Avenue Kamloops: 441 & 447 Columbia Street Williams […]

The reopening of the Trail Aquatic and Leisure Centre’s main pool and whirlpool, originally scheduled for Monday, September 8, has been delayed due to the unexpected failure of critical mechanical equipment during system startup. There is currently no confirmed timeline for reopening. Community patience is greatly appreciated while the issue is being addressed. Updates will […]

The Kootenay Boundary Regional Fire Rescue (KBRFR) is proud to announce that its new fire training centre at 801 Rossland is now fully operational. Community members may have noticed smoke pouring from the doors and windows during weekly practice nights — a clear sign that firefighters are gaining essential, hands-on experience in realistic training scenarios. […]

The search for Camden Guille-Sikora has been suspended after extensive search and rescue as well as investigative efforts. On Aug. 14, 2025, the Nelson RCMP received a report of that Camden Guille Sikora was missing and had not been seen since July 20, 2025. It was not unusual for Camden to be gone for several […]