Homo sapiens: freely-willed choices, or inherent immutable natural drives? “We haven’t changed, since ancient times.”  Mark Knopfler, Iron Hand “every soul — is like a minnow, every mind — is like a shark.”  Leonard Cohen Five “A’s” bedevilling our species Humans have never resolved the puzzle of their freedom and their necessities, the things we […]

Premier David Eby has issued the following statement about the future of the carbon tax in British Columbia: “People in B.C. are doing everything they can to fight climate change. But we don’t want people to have to choose between affordability and climate action. That’s why we made the commitment last year to get rid […]

On Tuesday, March 25, 2025, Adrian Dix, Minister of Energy and Climate Solutions, and Minister responsible for the Columbia River Treaty, will host a virtual information session to provide an update about the status of the Columbia River Treaty modernization process and answer questions in light of new developments from the U.S. The U.S. has […]

This beautiful blue planet, spinning around the sun in a vast cosmos, offers everything we need to survive and thrive. There’s no reason for hunger or the pain and misery we inflict on each other in our senseless rush for… what, exactly? We have much to learn about ourselves and our place in existence, but […]

The impact of donor generosity ripples across the region’s post-secondary landscape with individual lives changed through the shared power of education. The Selkirk College Foundation held its annual Donor Tea at the Tenth Street Campus in Nelson, bringing together those dedicated to building a lasting impact with the students who are on a journey towards […]

Dear Editor I have been so proud to see how many of my fellow Canadians have responded to the threats of Trump’s tariffs by committing to support Canadian industry, farmers and retail outlets.  It has been a real awakening of pride in our identity, and an adventure to seek out authentic Canadian goods and services, […]

Counting down to the 2026 Rossland-Trail BC Winter Games; losing wetlands at RED; creating a Climate Action Task Force; the City’s Corporate Workplan; making sewers less smelly – and, please do not put oils or other greasy substances down the drain! And, last chance for providing input on the West High Yield proposal for an […]

La Cafamore performs at the Trail United Church at 1300 Pine Avenue, on Sunday March 23rd, 2:00 p.m.  Advance tickets may be purchased from the Bailey:  tickets.trail-arts.com.  Tickets may also be purchased at the door. Tickets are $20 – children under 12 attend for free. La Cafamore has been performing for Kootenay audiences since 2008, […]

The Skills Centre’s executive director, Morag Carter, has received the King’s Coronation Medal for her contributions to the community, province and nation. Under her leadership, the Skills Centre spent three years and $6.5 million, from 2021 through 2024, purchasing a pair of buildings in downtown Trail and completing a massive renovation project to make their […]

Since Donald Trump came into office just over a month ago, Canada—and the world—have been thrown into a tumultuous time of trade wars, foreign policy through insults and a general topsy-turvy world order. Trump’s talk of crippling tariffs on exports to Canada are a serious threat to the Canadian economy.  Agriculture, forestry, the auto industry […]