Struggling with closure? Some things to try
By Chantal M. Boucher, University of Windsor We all want closure. A breakup, a sudden job loss, or the death of someone we love can leave us desperate for answers. Wars, natural disasters and shared tragedies stir the same kind of longing. Our need for closure runs so deep, it’s echoed everywhere — in movies, […]
Fentanyl continues to be primary issue in illicit drug deaths in BC, according to new data
According to preliminary data, 158 people died in September 2025 due to unregulated drug toxicity, as reported by the BC Coroners Service. In 2025, deaths among those between the ages of 30 and 59 accounted for 69% of drug-toxicity deaths in the province, and 78% were male. By health authority, in 2025, the highest number […]
Partners for Affordable Housing mobilizes socially-inspired capital to accelerate investment in affordable housing solutions
With Canada’s affordable housing crisis at a breaking point, a national foundation, dedicated solely to affordable housing, is transforming the way Canada invests in affordable housing. Partners for Affordable Housing is mobilizing socially inspired capital – the blend of philanthropy, corporate community investment, and social impact financing – to accelerate investment in affordable housing solutions […]
Counterfeit money discovered in Trail
On Oct. 31, at 3:05 p.m., a frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officer received a report from a financial institution about the discovery of a $50 and $100 counterfeit Canadian bill found in circulation in Trail, according to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. “Both bills were believed to be used at a local business and […]
Trick or trip - pot not an acceptable treat alternative
On Oct. 31, at 8:58 p.m., a frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officer received a report about teenagers being offered Cannabis by a 40-to-50-year-old man in the1700 block of Noran Street in Trail, according to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. “The teenagers were trick-or-treating when they approached a residence on Noran Street,” Wicentowich said. “A […]
RCMP say foul play not a factor in dangerous Halloween candy incident
On Nov. 3, 2025, at 12:12 p.m., a frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officer received a report that a sewing needle was located inside a piece of Halloween candy by a parent in Rossland””. “The parent initially noticed one of her child’s candy packages was ripped,’ said RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. “Upon further inspection, […]
Column: Storytelling by Elders
This column is a necessary sequel to my October Arc on the role Elders play in telling stories from History. I will tell a story from ‘my People’ of my People, for all readers, not only for my People. Here I attempt to be a ‘knowledge-keeper.’ The Story: Celts in Ireland encounter Normans from England; […]
Council Matters: Changes coming in a new (draft) Zoning Bylaw
It will shape Rossland’s future. Get informed and have your say. Report: Rossland City Council Meetings, November 3, 2025 COMMITTEE-OF-THE-WHOLE (4:30 PM) PRESENT: Mayor Andy Morel and Councillors Maya Provençal, Stewart Spooner, and Craig Humpherys. Absent: Lisa Kwiatkowski, Jeff Weaver and Eliza Boyce Staff: CAO Bryan Teasdale, Executive Assistant Rachel Newton, Deputy CO Cynthia […]
Editorial: BC Conservatives table bill to undo NDP's pipeline tax gift
BC’s NDP government has proposed that pipelines shouldn’t have to pay municipal property taxes at the same rate as other landowners. The other taxpayers in municipalities with pipelines would see increases in their tax bill, to make up the difference in the amount of money required to continue providing services and amenities. According to the […]
Rossland Cemeteries Restoration
The Rossland Heritage Commission is pleased to report that they obtained a grant of $4,836 from the Heritage B.C. Legacy Fund in order to make progress on the restoration of the Calvary Cemetery. This cemetery is in the Sacred Heart Parish of Rossland and is one of the 3 oldest cemeteries in Rossland. The first […]
