Op/Ed: Ten Years into the Toxic Drug Crisis
There are moments when the toxic drug crisis becomes painfully real. A phone call in the middle of the night. A memorial growing on along the side of the Columbia River. A name spoken quietly among colleagues because another person didn’t make it. For many people in British Columbia, these moments are no longer rare. […]
Evening blaze destroys large part of Sunningdale home
March 27 saw fire crews responding to a residential fire on Hazelwood Drive according to KBRFR Acting Captain Kyle Boutin. Boutin said the call came in at 10:33 p.m., and crews arrived at 10:39 p.m. to find heavy smoke and flame coming from the rear of the home. “The fire started accidentally from a faulty […]
Eight former KIJHL member teams, including Castlegar Rebels, breakaway and create entirely new hockey league
“Eight former members of the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League (KIJHL) have announced that they will create their own independent league starting in 2026-27, called the Western International Junior Hockey League (WIJHL), and will no longer be affiliated with the KIJHL, Hockey Canada or BC Hockey, following the end of the 2025-26 season. The eight […]
Canada begins new “30 days or free” guarantee for passport processing
The Government of Canada is strengthening accountability for passport processing by introducing a new guarantee for passport services. On Tuesday, the Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced that, effective April 1, 2026, applicants will receive a full refund of their passport or travel document fee if it takes more than […]
DriveSmartBC: The Walking School Bus
Our driving centred culture and the recent decision to end the spring and fall time change have raised an important issue. It’s going to be dark while children walk to school and the province and municipalities have failed to create safe pedestrian infrastructure to protect them. Forming a Walking School Bus group may be a […]
Trail man charged after warrant executed
On March 17, the Trail RCMP applied for a search warrant for a residence in the West Trail area. The application was approved, and on March 18, with the assistance of the Southeast District Emergency Response Team, the search warrant executed safely. Two people were located inside the residence and taken into police custody. As […]
Bringing you Burlesque: performances, workshops, courses
For one night only, Queen City Burlesque Expo and Trail Arts Council is proud to present its Saturday Night Showcase at The Bailey Theatre on Saturday, April 11. Featuring Canadian Icons Bettina May and Jezebel Express and starring the reigning Queen of The Burlesque Hall of Fame (New Orleans) herself, Jessabelle Thunder, this award-winning production welcomes […]
Fire in downtown Rossland damages three businesses
A fire Sunday morning has caused significant damage to three downtown businesses in Rossland, according to Kootenay Boundary Fire Regional Fire Rescue Deputy Fire Chief Glen Gallimore. He said the call came in at 6:13 a.m. and fire crews were on scene at the 1900 Block of Rossland Avenue by 6: 25 a.m., including 10 […]
Selkirk College Students Turn Classroom into Mountain Adventure with Black-Tie Ski Race
Skiers and snowboarders are invited to swap hoodies for bowties at the SROAMazing Race: Black-Tie Affair, a red-carpet-style adventure on snow happening at Whitewater Mountain Resort on Friday, March 27. Learn More and Register Organized by students in Selkirk College’s Ski Resort Operations & Management (SROAM) Program, the SROAMazing Race is a high-energy mountain challenge where […]
No serious injuries after two car MVI
Wednesday night saw Kootenay Boundary Regional Fire Rescue responding to a two vehicle crash at Hwy 3B and Devito Drive, according to KBRFR Operations Captain Grant Tyson. He said Station 374 (Trail) received the call at 8:56 p.m., were on scene by 9:02 p.m. and had extricated two patients by 9:12 p.m. Two patients were […]
