Adrian Dix, acting Minister of Jobs and Economic Growth, has released the following statement about the release of Statistics Canada’s Labour Force Survey for August 2026: “People and businesses in British Columbia continue to show their steady strength and resilience as new and continuing tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump create unjustified challenges in some of our […]

As families prepare for the return to school next week, E-Comm is encouraging parents and caregivers to teach their children how and when to call 9-1-1. The new school year may bring new routines and greater independence. Whether that means walking to and from school on their own, taking public transit, heading to games or […]

On Sept. 16, the Trail Air Cadet squadron is starting its 76th training year. During the next 10 months, the cadets will learn about leadership, citizenship, aviation and physical fitness. Planned activities include learning about map and compass, a winter hike, two weekends of outdoor activities, flying in glider and powered aircraft, effective speaking, marksmanship, […]

Self-storage units officially allowed in the Downtown Commercial Zone; Working to continue the bear-proof dumpster service; Zoning approved for a new six-unit multi-family dwelling downtown; a new policy for murals; and a new trail running series this fall.   PUBLIC HEARING on Zoning Amendment Bylaw # 2872:   6:00 PM Present:  Mayor Andy Morel, and Councillors […]

The Castlegar community is invited to come out and welcome the Cops for Kids Ride team when they arrive at the Castlegar RCMP Detachment on Sunday, Sept. 13  at 3:30 p.m. Presented by the Thomas Alan Budd Foundation, the annual Cops for Kids Ride brings together law enforcement and civilian riders for a challenging 10-day […]

On Sept. 5, 2026, shortly after 7 p.m., Castlegar RCMP were advised of a single motorcycle collision on Hwy 3 east of Castlegar, according to Sgt. Monty Taylor. He said first responders attended the scene and located a motorcycle with significant damage, along with the lone rider, a 62-year-old man, who had succumbed to his […]

Castlegar RCMP is seeking public assistance in locating Kimesha Clarke, who was reported missing on September 1, 2026 Kimesha Clarke was last seen on September 1, 2026, in the 1400 block of Columbia Avenue. Description of Kimesha Clarke: Black female 41 years 5 ft 7 in (170 cm) 122 lbs (55 kg) Dark grey wavy hair Brown […]

Put the phone down and put the seatbelts on. September is the Distracted Drivers and Occupant Restraint Campaign, and BC Highway Patrol is reminding drivers across BC that disobeying the law is unsafe and comes with a price. “Everybody should know by now that it’s illegal to handle your cell phone behind the wheel, and […]

Kootenay Boundary Regional Fire Rescue responded to a reported structure fire at a single-family residence on Austad Lane in West Trail at 9:06 a.m. on the morning of Aug. 27, according to a press release issued by KBRFR. “Trail Station 374 firefighters arrived to find heavy black smoke coming from the home,” the release read. […]

Niki Sharma, Attorney General, has released the following statement regarding Meta announcing new safeguards on its platforms for young people in the U.S.: “Canadian children deserve the same online protections as American children. “The recent $18-billion settlement between Meta and a coalition of U.S. states, involving allegations that Meta’s platforms contributed to harms experienced by […]