BC New Democrat MLAs Steve Morissette and Brittny Anderson joined Premier David Eby and Minister of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation Diana Gibson on Tuesday to visit local businesses and discuss the government’s efforts to create and protect good paying jobs across the province. “The Kootenays are a great example of the incredible hard work that British Columbians do in […]

This weekend, Saturday, April 26 at 12:15 p.m. there will be a very unique and exciting opportunity for the public to skate with Canucks alumni and mascot “Fin” at the Trail Memorial Centre. The Canucks participants will include: Kirk McLean Is among one of the most popular players to ever play for the Vancouver Canucks. […]

“The Nelson Police Department would like to inform the community that due to recent staffing shortages, the RCMP will once again be assisting the department in maintaining service delivery to the citizens, businesses and visitors of Nelson,” said a press release issued by NPD. “RCMP officers will be augmenting some Nelson Police Department shifts where […]

The City of Trail is pleased to announce the appointment of Jared Miner to the new position of General Manager of Municipal Services. Jared brings over 15 years of leadership, engineering and project management experience, making him exceptionally well-equipped to lead the city’s people and projects. “I am excited and grateful for the opportunity to […]

As the impacts of climate change become more evident, building climate resilience is essential for the future of the Columbia Basin. To support residents and communities in taking action and adapting to these changes, the Columbia Basin Climate Source website has been updated with a more user-friendly design. The site—a Columbia Basin Trust initiative developed […]

Selkirk College will be closing its learning centres in Kaslo and Nakusp later this year as it addresses financial challenges in the post-secondary sector. Recent federal restrictions on international student recruitment have led to a loss of $9 million in revenue for the 2025/26 fiscal year for Selkirk College. The closures come after careful consideration […]

Keep your windshield free of distractions, your hands on your wheel, and your dog secured in a passenger seat. BC Highway Patrol wants you to avoid getting a ticket for preventable behaviour. On April 9, 2025, a driver on Lougheed Highway near Production Way in Burnaby, BC, was issued a ticket for driving while controls […]

The first quarter results from the Trail and District RCMP detachment are now available, and look very similar to the stats from the same quarter in 2024, with mental health calls taking up a large portion of police resources.. 27 assaults; 4 sexual offences; 1 theft of vehicles; 6 break and enters; 3 theft from […]

Trail Arts Council presents “The Knitting Pilgrim” a multidisciplinary one-person play on Tuesday, April 15 at 7:30 pm at The Bailey Theatre in Trail. Using storytelling, image projection and a one-of-a-kind textile installation called “Stitched Glass”. Hand-knit by Kirk Dunn, Stitched Glass is a triptych of large panels, designed in the style of stained-glass windows, […]

There is a lot more to RV towing than simply hooking up your trailer or loading your camper and making sure that the rear lights work. Before you get started, the three major concerns to understand include having the right driver’s licence, knowing if your brakes are sufficient to get you stopped and how much […]