When my wife Tara and I arrived on Quadra Island in the late 1980s, we were awestruck. Forests stretched to the horizon, fishing boats chased salmon, scores of herring rushed about as eagles circled above. Coming from Vancouver, the cove where we bought our cabin seemed like a secret oasis. Our neighbours told a different […]

With provincial support, a new critical-metals hub is being created in the Kootenays to put local businesses in a better position to grow and create jobs by seizing new opportunities created through new, nearby major mining projects. “Critical metals are essential to the clean economy and B.C. is well positioned to be a leader in […]

Rental housing in our region is hard to find.  Affordability is an added issue – and  the Lower Columbia Affordable Housing Society (LCAHS) wants to help.  To do that, the Society first needs to gain a clearer and more up-to-date understanding of rental housing challenges in Rossland, Warfield, Trail, Montrose, Fruitvale, Areas A and B […]

It’s not utopian to envision a Canada with less pollution, lower household costs and a smaller gap between rich and poor. We have the technology, knowledge and skilled workforce to make it happen — and we’re seeing effective solutions employed worldwide. But time is running out, and consequences are mounting: record heat killing thousands; extreme […]

The struggle for Record Ridge goes on and it’s very expensive. As anyone following the issue of the proposed open-pit magnesium mine on Record Ridge knows by now, a BC Supreme Court judge, Mr. Justice Weatherill, ruled that the proposed mine does not need an environmental assessment. For a more complete discussion of the situation, […]

Broken Goat!  And, getting ready for  Golden City Days and the Fall Fair.  Columbia Basin Trust’s Community BBQ in Rossland this year! New Zoning Bylaw and updated Recreation Fees and Charges Bylaw adopted.   PRESENT:   Mayor Andy Morel  and Councillors Maya Provençal, Jeff Weaver, Craig Humpherys, Stewart Spooner, Eliza Boyce and Lisa Kwiatkowski. Staff:  CAO […]

Teck Resources Limited (TSX: TECK.A and TECK.B, NYSE: TECK) (“Teck”), Canada Growth Fund Inc. (“CGF”), and Natural Resources Canada (“NRCan”)’s Canada Critical Minerals Accelerator announced that they have signed a Strategic Investment Agreement (the “Agreement”) to support expanding production capacity for germanium, gallium, and antimony at Teck’s Trail Operations smelting and refining complex in British Columbia […]

The Skills Centre has been a cornerstone of workforce development and poverty reduction in Trail since 1997. For nearly three decades, the organization has supported job seekers and equity-denied groups, including youth, women, newcomers, and individuals facing barriers to employment, through innovative training, education, and community programs. Over time, the Skills Centre evolved from delivering […]

Metal Tech Alley was invited to participate in the RESOLVE Policy and Practice Labs held June 10–11 in Victoria, BC. The workshops were convened by RESOLVE and REGENERATION, international organizations focused on accelerating practical solutions for responsible resource development, restoration, and the recovery of critical minerals. The two-day event brought together industry leaders, policymakers, researchers, […]

Farmers market season is in full swing, creating vibrant gathering spaces where residents can shop local, connect with neighbours, and support regional producers. Throughout the summer, IncrEDIBLE Farmers Markets bring together farmers, food producers, artisans, crafters, and community organizations across the Lower Columbia. Rossland IncrEDIBLE Farmers Market Queen Street Bi-weekly Thursdays 2 p.m. – 5:30 […]