Column: Birds and insects are disappearing. That should concern us all.
Rachel Carson’s 1962 book Silent Spring should have been a wakeup call to the world. It opened my eyes — and it’s a big part of the reason I started questioning my career in genetics and decided to devote my life to environmental causes. It exposed the limitations of reductionist Western science and showed how […]
Non-replaceable forestry license for hard-to-access or fire/pest-damaged wood
A non-replaceable forest licence has been awarded to Box Lake Lumber Products, enhancing its operations and the sustainable use of local timber. The opportunity is targeted to boost B.C.’s value‑added wood sector, putting to work unlogged timber. “A stable supply of wood to small-town forestry companies is a win for everyone in the community,” said […]
DriveSmartBC: Driving Attitude and You
“Haven’t you got anything better to do?” This was a common attitude expressed by drivers after being told that they had been stopped for a traffic rule infraction. “Why aren’t you out catching real criminals?” I’m not sure these drivers believed me when I told them that they were more likely to suffer financial loss, […]
Smoke Eaters at Salmon Arm Game Four in playoff action
The Salmon Arm Silverbacks now have a significant playoff lead after defeating the Trail Smoke Eaters 4-3 in Game 3 of their BCHL Interior West series last night. The winning goal came from Silverback Landon Mackie in a power play during the last 24 seconds of the third period. This gives the Silverbacks a commanding […]
Council Matters: Rossland City Council Meeting, April 7, 2026
An all- new, improved zoning bylaw (if you have thoughts on any of it, now is the time to discuss them and express them to the City); more work on the Financial Plan; the cost of recreation facilities and services; cupcakes for Canada Day; the City is seeking a new Manager of Recreation & Events […]
Sports: With corrected start time! Lacrosse at the Rossland Arena on April 11 & 12
CORRECTION: The start time originally given for the Saturday game was incorrect; the actual start time will be 6:00 pm. The West Kootenay Timberwolves are preparing for the upcoming season as their program continues to grow across the region. The existing Junior team joined the West Coast Junior Lacrosse League for the 2026 season and […]
Op/Ed: Ten Years into the Toxic Drug Crisis
There are moments when the toxic drug crisis becomes painfully real. A phone call in the middle of the night. A memorial growing on along the side of the Columbia River. A name spoken quietly among colleagues because another person didn’t make it. For many people in British Columbia, these moments are no longer rare. […]
Money, money, money -- Rossland's portion of the ReDi Grant allocations
Before the Committee-of-the Whole meeting to decide which applicants will get how much of the available funding, Rossland’s City Council members read and considered over 800 pages of material from 64 applicants for Columbia Basin Trust’s ReDi Grant program. All Council members attended the meeting, as did CAO Bryan Teasdale, Executive Assistant Rachel Newton, and […]
Rossland Museum Easter Egg Hunt
Join us on Saturday, April 4th, for our Annual Easter Egg Hunt — a day filled with egg hunts, spring-themed crafts and races, face painting, activities, and more! Date: Saturday, April 4 Egg Hunt Times: Morning Hunts: Ages 0-8(ish) 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Afternoon Hunts: Ages 6-12(ish) 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Entry by donation. […]
Evening blaze destroys large part of Sunningdale home
March 27 saw fire crews responding to a residential fire on Hazelwood Drive according to KBRFR Acting Captain Kyle Boutin. Boutin said the call came in at 10:33 p.m., and crews arrived at 10:39 p.m. to find heavy smoke and flame coming from the rear of the home. “The fire started accidentally from a faulty […]
