National Non-Smoking Week: A Call to Breathe Easier
A call to start the quit journey — and resources to help. This week, Canadians from coast to coast will unite to celebrate National Non-Smoking Week, an annual initiative dedicated to raising awareness about the benefits of living smoke-free. The Lung Health Foundation (LHF) is proud to support this important week by spotlighting its comprehensive quit-smoking […]
Short-term rental registry will deliver more homes, ensure hosts follow rules
To help more families find a place to live in B.C. and build on actions underway, the Province is launching a new short-term rental (STR) registry. “We are taking action to help more people find a home in the communities they love by reining in speculators who are operating illegally,” said Ravi Kahlon, Minister of […]
CANADA’S G7 PRESIDENCY A KEY OPPORTUNITY FOR THE NEXT PRIME MINISTER
As the Government of Canada assumes the presidency of the G7 in 2025, a coalition of leading humanitarian, development, and advocacy agencies is urging Canada’s next Prime Minister to build on the momentum of past summits and secure renewed commitments to global education in order to combat rising inequality and extremism. At the upcoming G7 […]
More substance-use treatment coming to B.C.
As many as 250 people with addictions challenges in B.C. will have more options to help them move toward recovery with newly opened substance-use treatment beds in their communities. “When someone reaches out for help with their substance use, they should receive compassionate and effective care,” said Josie Osborne, Minister of Health. “We are expanding services across […]
Trail sets new standard for sexual assault survivors with paceKit initiative
By City of Trail New process reduces trauma and improves reporting The City of Trail is setting a new precedent in supporting sexual assault survivors by introducing self-collection kits. This progressive initiative offers victims the option to privately collect vital evidence in the aftermath of an assault. Addressing this challenge was initially discussed at the […]
Trail RCMP execute search warrant, seize MDMA
On Sun., Jan. 19, 2025, frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officers executed a search warrant under the Controlled Drugs and Substance Act on a residence located in the 500 block of 10 Avenue, in Montrose. The officers arrested a 20-year-old Montrose man at the residence. The man was taken into police custody and later […]
BC Parks Foundation Supports Expansion of Rosebud Lake Regional Park to Protect Western Painted Turtles
By BC Parks Foundation BC Parks Foundation is proud to be part of the largest expansion of Rosebud Lake Regional Park in its 30-year history, expanding the park from 16 hectares to more than 80. That’s five times its current size. This expansion brings much of the lake’s shoreline into the regional park. The shoreline […]
Columbia Basin Trust seeks members for new task forces
Columbia Basin Trust continues to value the voices of Columbia Basin residents in shaping its work. To further this commitment, the Trust is introducing four new task forces and inviting Basin residents to apply. “Since our inception, the people of this region have played a vital role in shaping the Trust and how we deliver […]
Trail RCMP requests assistance from the public in locating Searra Corke
On Sun., Jan. 19, at 6:55 a.m., a frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officer received a report about a concern for the well-being of Searra Corke as she had not been seen by her extended family since p.m. on Thurs., Jan. 16, 2025. according to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich.\. Searra Corke may be in […]
Free help in living with grief: Hospice Society
You are grieving, and you have made it through the holidays. Now what? The grief hasn’t gone away, and some people just don’t seem to understand ‘why you can’t get over it’. Greater Trail Hospice Society is sponsoring an 8-week Grief Support Group starting Tuesday, Feb 11th from 4:30-6:30 pm, in the community room at […]
