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Newsletter from MLA Morissette

Spending this week in Kootenay Monashee I’ve seen people coming together to build a stronger B.C. In the face of trade tensions that threaten local jobs, our government is taking action. We know that in the years to come, B.C. will be the economic engine of the new Canada. On Wednesday, we announced investment in rural […]

NDP MLA Morissette says new project will prevent plastic waste and promote recycling

NDP MLA Steve Morissette says an innovative project in Trail will help recycle plastic, prevent waste, and create good, clean jobs.”Tempus 3D is doing some incredibly impressive stuff right here in the Kootenays,” said Steve Morissette, MLA for Kootenay-Monashee. “Our province is supporting innovative businesses by helping them make greener waste management decisions.” Tempus 3D […]

DriveSmartBC: Is It Safe to Open Your Door?

Imagine the surprise of the motorist at a collision I once investigated. He parked at the side of the road, opened his door, and a passing car tried to tear it off! It’s a good thing he didn’t step out while he opened it. What went wrong here? The motorist didn’t look first, or didn’t […]

TINA The Ultimate Tribute to the Queen of Rock 'n' Roll @ Trail Bailey Theatre

Get ready, Canada! The high-voltage energy, powerhouse vocals, and legendary hits of Tina Turner are coming to life on stage in TINA The Ultimate Tribute to the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll, a dazzling concert experience touring across the country this year. South African sensation Caroline Borole (as seen on South African Idols) brings Tina […]

CUPW says mediated negotiations with Canada Post continue, overtime ban in effect

Union negotiators and the National Executive Board spent the last few days, and nights, reviewing the Employer’s last offers and preparing responses to issues in the offers and issues important to the Union that the Employer failed to acknowledge. On Sunday, the third day of a nationwide overtime ban, the parties met with Federal Mediation […]

Be Bear Smart – Know the Differences between Black Bears and Grizzly Bears

We have many, many black bears in and around Rossland. Grizzlies are far less plentiful across BC, but we occasionally see a grizzly in or around Rossland. From a distance, remember the differences between a black bear and a grizzly bear by the indicators of: hump and rump and then the nose. Don’t rely on […]

Remembering the Komagata Maru incident

Premier David Eby has issued the following statement on the 111th anniversary of the Komagata Maru incident: “On May 23, 1914, a chartered steamer named the Komagata Maru arrived in Vancouver harbour after a long transoceanic voyage from Asia. The 376 Sikh, Muslim and Hindu passengers on board came to Canada in search of opportunity […]

Column: Politics and Religion

A new Pope and an old question: must politics reject religion? The pursuit of politics is religion, morality, and poetry all in one.  — Madame de Stael Being Human, being spiritual, being political My last column was a rambling examination of democracy, because Canada was going through a federal election. Now we have a new […]

Council Matters: Rossland City Council Meetings, May 20, 2025

By Alina Konevski A discussion on permissive tax exemptions, the costs of recreation facilities, concern about supporting an American artist, and a failed motion to reduce departmental budgets – all this and more in a what promised to be a fairly quiet meeting agenda.   PRESENT: Council: Mayor Andy Morel and Councillors Stewart Spooner, Craig Humpherys, […]

Column: The Promises and Perils of Geoengineering

It’s tragic and frightening that we’ve reached a point where “geoengineering” is proposed as necessary to slow or reverse global heating. Many refer to it as an “emergency brake” or “last ditch effort.” The real solution is to stop extracting and burning fossil fuels and to protect and restore natural ecosystems — something we should […]