Have you noticed, over the past few years, a rising tide of intolerance for people of other ethnicities, other backgrounds, other religions, other political views, other just-about-anything?  More recently, that intolerance has burst out into violence more often – most notably, south of the  border, but it’s also happening in Canada. The federal government’s recent […]

Take note, lawn  mavens:  on Thursday, September 25, it’s time to stop sprinkling that grass. Lawn-watering is banned during Stage Three. We can still water our vegetable gardens as needed, but we are asked to conserve water. Trees, shrubs and flower beds can be watered ONLY with drip or micro irrigation, and only between 7:00 […]

WildSafeBC is the provincial leader in preventing conflict with wildlife through collaboration, education and community solutions. Matt Corrente, the coordinator for Rossland and Trail, said he’s committed to “the long game” of educating the public about wildlife. Bringing about a reliable change in the lifestyles of residents and visitors to coexist with wildlife takes a […]

At the CoW: discussing how best to support community groups and keep spending within reason … living in la la land?  At the regular Council  meeting:  Should Rossland have an air quality monitor?  More from the Family Action Network; the pool needs two new boilers;  Council refuses a request to spend $200,00 on renovations to […]

Most people worldwide want action on climate change. A significant majority would even be willing to give up some of their income to help. You wouldn’t learn that from most mainstream media or politicians. A 2024 survey of 130,000 people in 125 countries, published in Nature Climate Change, found 89 per cent want “intensified political […]

On Friday, August 22, the Rossland Heritage Pool Society celebrated Rossland Pool’s 93rd Birthday; ours is the oldest continuously operating outdoor pool in BC.*  The community came out to support the pool and many enjoyed the toonie swim put on by Out of the Cellar. After 93 years, the pool is suffering from old age […]

 The City of Trail is welcoming Chris Buchan as the Manager of Planning and Climate Action. Chris is a seasoned planner with a strong track record in land use, environmental policy, and climate strategy. He’s led major planning projects across BC, from updating Official Community Plans to shaping climate and housing strategies. He brings a […]

The Save Record Ridge Action  Committee (SRRAC) is persevering in its work to challenge any easy “yes” decision for a permit that would allow the controversial open-pit mine on Record Ridge to proceed. Currently, those efforts are focused on seeking a judicial review of the Environmental Assessment Office’s decision to not require an environmental assessment […]

By Nancy Bulman and Cindy Loukras Local black bears are currently descending from cooler elevations to pack on winter fat. The Rossland Bear Smart Task Force wants to help both the bears and you. During August and September, our lovely climate allows for prime fruit ripening — the delicious fruit is excellent for fresh eating, […]

Wildsight is resuming efforts to obtain an emergency order for the endangered mountain holly fern, after learning last week that B.C.’s environmental assessment office (EAO) won’t require the proposed Record Ridge magnesium mine, near Rossland, to undergo an environmental assessment (EA). In its August 18 report, the EAO confirmed that the mine, proposed by West […]