According to preliminary data, 150 people died in October 2025 due to unregulated drug toxicity, as reported by the BC Coroners Service. The number of unregulated drug deaths in October equates to about 4.8 deaths per day. In 2025, deaths among those between the ages of 30 and 59 accounted for 70% of drug-toxicity deaths […]

By Colin King, Amy Rzezniczek and Rachel Krahn, Western University What if a storybook could help parents manage their child’s anxiety? Anxiety can be described as persistent, recurring intrusive thoughts or feelings, and physiological or behavioural responses that are considered disproportionate to the perceived threat. It is among the most common mental health concerns in children […]

‘I read fiction for the story, and find a novel at its best when it’s pure storytelling. Not to say that I don’t care about politics, but that I can get my fill of current thought through non-fiction books, podcasts, radio shows, and all the rest.’  — Tara Thorne Burns ‘I may forget what this […]

Economic reporting could mislead one into believing that budget deficits are the most important challenge governments face. They’re used as an excuse to curtail spending on necessary benefits, including health care, education, social security, climate action and more. Is it true that countries such as Canada and the United States can’t afford these services? A […]

I have a story to tell that is in no way newsworthy, but still worth the telling, I think. Back in spring/early summer, an illness struck me hard. It took away the use of my hands, left me unable to walk for a while, wiped out significant portions my memory. It’s called peripheral neuropathy, but […]

On November 16, 1950, ten visionary residents of Nelson, British Columbia gathered around a kitchen table with a metal cash box and a bold idea: to create a financial institution rooted in local decision-making, democratic ownership, and community care. That humble beginning gave rise to what we now know as Nelson & District Credit Union […]

By Meg D. Lonergan, Carleton University, and Kyler Chittick, University of Alberta The Supreme Court of Canada’s decision in the Attorney General of Québec v. Senneville struck down one-year mandatory minimum sentences for accessing or possessing child pornography. Immediately, politicians and commentators denounced the ruling. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Alberta […]

Join us in enhancing the quality of health care for the Kootenay Boundary region. Mark your calendars for our annual Light-Up the Hospitals! Pledge Day event on Friday, Dec. 5 at Waneta Plaza! This cherished holiday tradition brings our community together to celebrate the season and support local healthcare. Join us in revitalizing mental health care for our region […]

November 20 2025 Statements Steve Morissette Yesterday I was proud to rise in celebration of National Youth Day, a day to recognize the incredible talent, creativity and determination of young people right across British Columbia. No matter where you go, from our biggest cities to our smallest rural towns, you’ll find young people leading the […]

On Nov. 14, at 11:24 a.m., a frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officer received a report from a young person about being the target for online extortion in the Trail area, according to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. “The young person made a connection with an unknown suspect via a social media platform,” Wicentowich said. […]