Still Life Painting Workshop with Rebecca Fux Join us at the Rossland Seniors Centre for an incredible art opportunity! Hailing from Vernon, BC, Rebecca Fux is an oil painter who has brought her talents to our programming team here at the Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre. Join her at the Rossland Seniors Centre on Friday, […]

PFAC report highlights forestry problems, but political will remains the barrier to real reform The Provincial Forest Advisory Committee’s (PFAC) newly released report on forest management acknowledges long-standing problems in B.C.’s forestry system, but ultimately fails to address the core reasons meaningful reform has stalled for decades, says Wildsight. While the report includes some positive recommendations — […]

By Rackeb Tesfaye and Nicolas Fillion of Simon Fraser University As Canadian federal election candidates prepared for their final debate in April 2025, youth across the country were preparing for collaborative conversations around timely and potentially divisive issues for the National Ethics Bowl at the Canadian Museum of Human Rights in Winnipeg. Ethics Bowl Canada […]

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. […]

New business and tourism programs at Selkirk College will put learners at the centre of hands-on, real-world training that builds practical skills, meaningful experience and powerful industry connections. The Entrepreneurship Program and Tourism and Destination Management Program will help bring the college’s new strategic plan to life. The plan, Land, Learning & Legacy: Our Path to 2040, emphasizes […]

By Colin King, Amy Rzezniczek and Rachel Krahn, Western University What if a storybook could help parents manage their child’s anxiety? Anxiety can be described as persistent, recurring intrusive thoughts or feelings, and physiological or behavioural responses that are considered disproportionate to the perceived threat. It is among the most common mental health concerns in children […]

Recently, as part of the 50th Anniversary of females being allowed into the cadet program, Jessica Lehman, a pilot with Air Canada, visited the 531 City of Trail Air Cadet Squadron. She gave the cadets a presentation about her experiences as a pilot and took the opportunity to encourage the cadets to pursue their dreams […]

Selkirk College is pleased to announce the establishment of the Selkirk Ion-source Research Centre (SIRC)—a ground-breaking initiative made possible through a generous donation from D-Pace, a Nelson-based leader in the global particle accelerator industry. The contribution, valued at nearly $1 million by Selkirk College, includes cutting-edge technology that will enable hands-on education and advanced research and […]

Hospice: Helping people live as independently as possible, with the best quality of life, for as long as possible.  The Greater Trail Hospice Society invites you to participate in our Fall Volunteer Training. While hospice is often associated only with end-of-life care, local volunteers support much more. Through programs like Nav-CARE, Grief Support, and Friendly Visitor, hospice volunteers […]

You’re invited to Toadfest at Summit Lake Provincial Park near Nakusp on Wednesday, August 6 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., and Thursday, August 7 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Toadfest is a free family event, raising awareness about the western toad, which is designated federally as a Species of Special Concern. Toadfest is […]