Rossland house fire last night sends one to hospital, causes over $200,000 damage
A fire in Rossland last night has virtually destroyed a home and sent one person to hospital with fire-related injuries, according to Kootenay Boundary Regional Fire Rescue Captain Jason Milne. Milne said the first 9-1-1 call came in at 5:18 p.m. Thursday night, when a resident of the house realized there was a fire. "Co. #1...
Three Okanagan CUPE unions issue 72-hour strike notice
As if Monday's meeting SD8 Board of Education at 6:30 p.m. in the Nelson Board Room of the Kootenay Lake School Board wasn't important enough, trustee decisions may be even more concerning to parents of students in District 8 after a decision by three CUPE locals in the Okanagan to issue 72-hour strike notice. Potential job...
Gallery 2 inspires a vintage Christmas
The elegant crowd at Gallery 2's 22nd annual Wine Tasting were transported back in time thanks to the nostalgic Christmas cards glittering down at them and the abundance of retro comfort foods that enticed them into every room of the Old Court House building on Saturday 23rd November. Each guest was welcomed with a program ...
City of Trail offering free broadband connection to downtown businesses
The City of Trail is offering free fibre connection to downtown Trail businesses until March 31, 2014. The connection, approximately a $1,500 value, will allow businesses to connect to the new high-speed fibre optic network slated to become available in early 2014. Service plans and fees will need to be determined and negotiated...
Police ease social-media-driven fears that US fugitive is at large in region
Trail RCMP are seeking to diffuse community concern after several social media reports indicated a US fugitive might be in the area, according to RCMP Cpl. Dave Johnson. "Trail and Greater District RCMP have been fielding several enquiries about a possible US Fugitive that may be in the area of Fruitvale," Johnson said. "On...
Selkirk addressing skilled trades shortages with new options for high school students
High school students from around the region will have the opportunity to get a taste for the wide array of trades pathways available at Selkirk College. On Dec. 6, Selkirk College is hosting Made for Trades. The event will provide students in Grades 11 and 12 the chance to get hands-on experience and explore career directions...
COMMENT: Parliamentary Secretary explains recommendation that alcohol be available in B.C. grocery stores
Consistent with support voiced by three-quarters of respondents during the just-concluded Liquor Policy Review, Parliamentary Secretary John Yap has endorsed liquor sales in grocery stores. Yap announced today that his final report recommends government move forward on developing and implementing a retail model that meets...
Time running out to cash in on FortisBC rebates
December marks important deadlines for customers who want to get money back when they make energy-saving home improvements. More than 1,500 customers have signed up for the popular Okanagan and Kootenay Energy Diet programs, and are now poised to take advantage of rebates. For those who haven’t signed up yet, it’s time to...
Giving Tuesday just a few days away
With Black Friday and Cyber Monday just around the corner, more and more Canadians are gearing up to spend. What if there was a day each year dedicated to giving back in the midst of the holiday spending season? The first annual GivingTuesday is coming to Canada on Tuesday, December 3, the Tuesday following Black Friday and...
Governments must address disproportionate poverty rates of First Nations children in BC, say First Nations Summit
First Nations Summit leaders are once again calling on governments to address the disproportionate child poverty rates suffered by on and off-reserve First Nations children in BC following this week’s release of the 2013 Child Poverty Report Card by First Call; the BC Child and Youth Advocacy Coalition. “Several independent...
