PRESENT: Mayor Andy Morel and Councillors Stewart Spooner, Lisa Kwiatkowski, Jeff Weaver, Craig Humpherys, Maya Provençal and Eliza Boyce (online). Staff:  CAO Bryan Teasdale, Deputy Corporate Officer Cynthia Añonuevo, CFO Craig McDonald, Manager of Public Works and Infrastructure Scott Lamont, City Planner Stacey Lightbourne, Manager of Recreation & Events Kristi Calder, Executive Assistant Rachel Newton, […]

The 2026 property assessments, which reflect market value as of July 1, 2025, have been announced for property owners of nearly 450,000 properties throughout the Southern Interior. The updated property values are now available at bcassessment.ca in addition to 2026 Property Assessment Notices being mailed to each property owner. “For 2026, most homeowners can expect […]

The Resort Municipality of Whistler’s Council is proposing a tax increase of just under 7% for owners of residential property after shifting the percentage of tax owed by properties like ski areas and golf courses from residents to industry. The early-December council meeting saw Council ask to increase the Class 8 Recreation mill rate from […]

Wildsight filed a petition in the BC Supreme Court on November 28, 2025,  seeking a judicial review of the provincial government’s decision not to require an environmental assessment for the proposed Zincton Resort in the central Selkirk Mountains, east of New Denver.  Rossland readers will already be aware of the application for judicial review of […]

The Central Kootenay Invasive Species Society (CKISS) is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 CKISS Volunteer Awards, recognizing three outstanding community members whose dedication, passion, and hard work have made a meaningful impact on invasive species management across the region. This year’s honourees are Jazmine Lowther, Ron Lowther, of Nelson BC and Kyle […]

The Kootenay Savings Community Foundation (KSCF) and Kootenay Savings Credit Union (KSCU) are proud to announce a landmark partnership with the Trail-Rossland 2026 BC Winter Games. This significant commitment, valued at $25,000, designates KSCU as the Official Financial Institution of the Games and establishes KSCF as a key Community Partner sponsor. This partnership represents one […]

[Editor’s note: The content in this article can usefully be applied to interactions in families, schools, churches, and other institutions and organizations — it isn’t limited to businesses or “work”.]   By Christine C. Hwang, Daniel L. Brady, Laurie J. Barclay, and Robert J. Bies   Most people recognize that we shouldn’t actively harm others […]

By Amina Yousaf, Associate Head, Early Childhood Studies, University of Guelph-Humber  What some school boards now call the “winter break,” over the days leading up to and after Christmas, is approaching. But in Canada’s diverse public schools, centring one religious holiday sends a subtle message to many children: your family’s traditions don’t quite belong here. […]

“Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth.” — Desiderata Come mothers and fathers Throughout the land And don’t criticize What you can’t understand Your sons and your daughters Are beyond your command Your old road is rapidly agin’ — Please get out of the new one If you can’t […]

A press release today announced that Rossland resident Warren Hamm will seek the leadership of the BC Conservative Party. Hamm is currently in Australia on business, and could not provide additional comment in time for publication. His press release describes Hamm as a “veteran tradesman, entrepreneur, and accountability advocate” who “enters the race with a […]