It looks like the Kootenays are finally getting the hospital review that’s been discussed for months here in the tri-city region, and it may completed as soon as Nov. 30 of this year … what remains unclear is whether the scope of the study will take an adequate snapshot of the area’s capacity and needs. […]

Communities across BC are planning a province-wide Defend Our Coast day of action to show growing opposition to tar sands, pipelines and tankers and the risks they pose to our coast, rivers and livelihoods. Rallies will be held at MLA’s offices across the province on Wednesday, October 24th, and participants will link arms to symbolize […]

Hey Teens and parents of Teens!  If you’re looking for a unique opportunity that focuses on experiences, skills, life experiences and fun, consider the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award.  The award is the world’s leading achievement award for young people - bringing together practical experiences and life skills to...

Local Governments provide a broad range of services for their constituents and cannot continue to do so given the current funding formula of 8 cents on the dollar.  60 local government officials, from communities throughout southeastern BC, met with the Executive Board of the Association of Kootenay and Boundary Local Governments...

The future of the Trail Regional Airport (TRA) has come into both sharper relief and greater ambiguity following the Aug. 21 release of the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary's (RDKB) "TRA Economic Impact Assessment" (TRAEIA).Wave Point Consulting's TRAEIA (pdf) follows on the heels of the RDKB's recent TRA Master Plan ...

Often, when reviewing my scars, I wonder why I have them at all. If cells replicate every seven years or so, where do scars come from? Shouldn't they disappear with the next round of shedding? Maybe it's good they don't. Good to see that patch of skin burned white by molten zinc - remember to tuck the gloves in next time....

Trail residents may have heard loud alarms emanating from Teck Cominco’s Trail smelter facility this morning, but Teck spokesman Richard Deane said there’s no cause for alarm. “We had a power outage this morning at roughly 10 a.m., which affected the entire operation,” he said. “When the power goes out, all the the plant automatically […]

John Lee, a travel writer from Vancouver who hosts an online video blog for BC Automobile Association’s publication, Westworld magazine, was roaming Nelson streets this weekend for a new episodeof The Street. “The idea behind the videos and the column that runs in Westworld Magazine is to focus on a cool street somewhere in BC […]

Canadian actress, model, producer, author, activist, and known for her television series roles in Home Improvement, Baywatch, and V.I.P. Pamela Anderson is going to be there. So will Mark Ruffalo, Daryl Hannah of Roxanne fame, and Michael Moore. Joining the start-studded list of dignitaries at the Defend Our Coast mass sit-in on Monday in Victoria […]

A Grand Forks youth was found safe after an intensive search lasting nearly six hours last night. On Thursday, Oct. 18 a group of youth were partying at the sand pit in Christina Lake. Just after midnight, a 16-year-old boy got upset, refused a ride home to Grand Forks, then left the party. Friends began […]