BOOK REVIEW: 'My Brother's Basement -- Stories and Interludes' by Joy Huebert
It arrived in the mail, an envelope containing a slim volume, from a former Rossland resident who moved to Victoria a few years ago. I wasn't expecting much, really. Pinching the book between thumb and forefinger, I was fully prepared to be underwhelmed. But then I started reading. And laughing. The wry wit, the humanity...
Gimme a Break! More Classic Car Collector vehicles now eligible
The British Columbia government is committed to making changes to the modified collector vehicle program to allow specialty cars and trucks, up to and including 1974, into the program. ICBC currently has a modified collector vehicle program that allows individuals with vehicles registered as a 1958 model year or older to apply...
Vandals threaten safety of BC Wildfire Service crews
BC Wildfire Service radio communications equipment was deliberately vandalized sometime between July 29 and Aug. 2, 2016, putting the safety of firefighting personnel at risk. The communications equipment is located on Thompson Mountain in the Southeast Fire Centre and is accessible from the Thompson Rim Trail. The equipment was damaged beyond repair and it will […]
Vandals damage radio equipment near Creston; threaten safety of BC Wildfire Service crews
BC Wildfire Service reports vandals seriously damaged radio communications equipment on Thompson Mountain in the Southeast Fire Centre sometime between (Friday) July 29 and (Tuesday) August 2. The BC Wildfire Service said equipment damage put the safety of firefighting personnel at risk. "The equipment was damaged beyond ...
Vandalism Mars Progress in North Jubilee Wetland
The North Jubilee wetland ponds are full of water and wildlife including frogs and ducks -- a sign of success in the first season of this community wetland restoration project. Unfortunately, a vandal has been cutting the new rope line fence which was built to protect the fragile riparian areas around the ponds. This wastes...
Shambhala organizers hoping to educate patrons on dangers of fentanyl as Music Festival opens
As the Shambhala Music Festival kicks off its 18th event this week, organizations like the Aids Network Outreach & Support Society (ANKORS) are doing their best to educate attendees about the dangers of drugs like fentanyl. Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is often falsely sold under brand name narcotics labels like ...
'Tragically Hip' Screening - to Fund Brain Cancer Research
Dear Editor, The Canadian Cancer Society is partnering with venues across Canada to host live screenings of The Tragically Hip’s concert in Kingston, Ont., on August 20. The Royal Theatre in Trail, the Element Club Bar & Grill in Castlegar and the Civic Theatre in Nelson are among the venues broadcasting the concert to ...
Traffic Routes: What's Open When at Washington Street
As the Washington Street project progresses, vehicle traffic, pedestrians and bicycles must all adapt to temporary road closures. Here's the latest update on where you can go and when: Washington Street is closed from First Avenue to Sixth Avenue. On August 3 to August 6, Second Avenue is closed at Washington Street. On...
Rebels solidifying fall line-up under new leadership
New Castlegar Rebels head coach and general manager Bill Rotheisler has had a busy couple of weeks since taking control of the Castlegar Rebels. The team is pleased to announce they’ve acquired the playing rights to 20-year-old Logan Styler from the Creston Valley Thunder Cats. In exchange, the Thunder Cats receive the playing rights to […]
Smoke from U.S. wildfires drifting into southern B.C.
The smoke that’s currently visible in many areas of the Southeast Fire Centre is originating from several wildfires burning in Idaho and Washington State. Depending on wind patterns, smoke can travel long distances. The communities of Trail, Rossland, Castlegar, Nelson, Cranbrook, Creston (and surrounding areas) will continue...
