Columbia Basin residents can learn about themselves, their region, its past and its people by being engaged through arts and culture.To help make this happen, 123 arts and culture projects are receiving more than $542,000 in 2026/27 from Columbia Basin Trust. The funding is distributed through the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance (CKCA), a project of […]

A man who was caught attempting to smuggle cannabis in his luggage on a flight to London’s Heathrow Airport pleaded guilty and was sentenced in September following a Federal Policing Pacific Region (FPPR) investigation. The investigation began on October 28, 2024, when Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) intercepted the accused at Vancouver International Airport seizing […]

What do local candidates have to say about the environmental issues shaping the future of the region? Forty-five candidates running for mayor and council in Castlegar, Nelson and Rossland, along with candidates for rural-area director positions with the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK), have weighed in through a questionnaire on climate and environmental issues. […]

Introduction: we are in history, history is in us “you and your history won’t rule me.” – The Who, Slip Kid History cannot be ignored… but then again, it is easy enough never to ask about the Past, and to remain ignorant of it. No person alive now, or ever, was without roots. The mind […]

  The final meeting of this council, with emotional farewells; neighbours weigh in on a rezoning application; a close decision on one request; reserve funds explained and updates in progress; looking forward to Rekindle … and more. PRESENT: Mayor Andy Morel and Councillors  Maya Provençal, Jeff, Weaver, Lisa Kwiatkowski (remote), Craig Humpherys, Eliza Boyce, and […]

Editor’s  Note:  Originally published separately, these two sets of responses are combined here to make more space for readers to access other responses. Andy  Morel: Why do you want to serve on City Council? What do you think are  your strengths as a member of Council?  Twelve years ago, I was asked to consider running […]

Editor’s  Note:  Candidates Matthew Watkins and Trista Sulman submitted their answers over the weekend — now all candidates’ responses are published here for your consideration.  I note that another publication has expressed the opinion that voters are “confused” by having the civic elections on October 17, and a provincial election only a week later, on […]

More than 1,200 constituent letters have been sent to all 93 Members of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, calling for action to improve access to affordable home support for seniors since the start of the Health Care Needs Home Care campaign launch on June 2. With British Columbia now entering a provincial election, the […]

Starting in October, the Trail & District Arts Council brings you another amazing season of live performances at The Bailey. Our season starts on October 6 with Quartetto Gelato, a virtuosic classical quartet known for its eclectic shows featuring romantic ballads, blazing Romani tunes and forgotten music, all brought to life with multi-instrument mastery. Then the Pulitzer Prize […]

The City of Trail and the Village of Warfield have launched an Amalgamation Study that is expected to continue through to the Fall of 2027. The Study will explore the governance, service, financial, property taxation and community implications of a potential amalgamation between the City of Trail and the Village of Warfield. Municipal amalgamation is […]