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 […]
Taxes and services: table talk at the Miners Hall
Monday night at the Miners Hall, residents gathered with City Staff and Council members to talk about the increasing costs of … well, just about everything. Including property taxes. Mayor Andy Morel introduced the evening with Rossland’s Land Acknowledgment and an overview of the process, followed by more detail from Councillor Maya Provençal and a […]
Happy Halloween from the Trail and Greater District RCMP
Trail and Greater District RCMP wishes everyone a Happy Halloween which is occurring this Friday, October 31, 2025. This Halloween night will be likely be celebrated by people of all ages as it falls on Friday night. It is extra important to review the below tips so we can keep safe everyone safe on this […]
