B.C. is an amazing place to call home. People come here to live, work, and raise a family because they know it’s one of the best places in the world to be. And British Columbians make it such a great place. But our way of life is being threatened by the trade war and tariffs […]

Diversity is essential to all life By David Suzuki In some circles, “diversity” is a dirty word. In reality, diversity is life. From individuals to ecosystems to Earth as a whole, diversity builds strength and resilience. Interrelated systems most adapted to changing conditions endure, and in species, traits most likely to ensure survival are passed […]

As Nelson & District Credit Union (NDCU) prepares for its 74th Annual General Meeting, the Credit Union released financial results for 2024. The past year’s high points were strong comprehensive income, growth in members’ equity and assets, while also distributing $200,315 to community organizations within its service area to reach the milestone of giving-back close […]

Rossland heritage Pool society update; the City’s audited financial statements; Canada Day and cupcakes; crime stats from the RCMP and other reports …. It was a short meeting.   Present:  Acting Mayor Maya Provençal, and Councillors Jeff Weaver, Lisa Kwiatkowski and Eliza Boyce.   Absent: Mayor Andy Morel, and Councillors Stewart Spooner and Craig Humpherys. Staff:  […]

The RDCK and Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB) host Trash-to-Treasure (T2T) days during Earth Week in April and Waste Reduction Week in October. 2025 T2T Dates: Saturday, April 26, 2025 Saturday, October 18, 2025 How to participate: Collect unwanted items. Place them by the curb where treasure hunters can access them without disrupting traffic. […]

Elections Canada, in a press releaser Tuesday morning, estimated 7.3 million electors voted during the four days of advanced polling (Friday, April 19 thru Monday, April 22) during the federal election. The release stressed that this number is an estimate based on preliminary figures, as some polls may not have reported yet. Assuming the estimates […]

I asked, “what should we do, when the leaders take us to ruin?” He said, “Wait.”  — Charles Eisenstein Democracy: yearning to make it real Democracy is a very old word, and the resonance it has for modern Canadians, Americans, and Europeans, is peculiar. Since the English revolutions of the seventeenth century, the American and […]

Sharing the road with aggressive or unsafe drivers can be both upsetting and dangerous. One common hazard is being involved in an unsafe pass, whether it’s on a two-lane highway, during heavy traffic, or in poor weather conditions. Staying calm and making smart, defensive choices in these situations can help you stay safe and avoid […]

April Speaker Series with Richard McCrea: Honeybees & Other Pollinators Join us for a fascinating journey into the world of Honeybees & Other Pollinators with biologist Richard McCrea at the Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre, at 6 pm on Thursday, April 24th. With decades of experience in life sciences—including ecology, entomology, botany, and palynology—Richard brings a deep appreciation and personal […]

Patients across Interior Health (IH) will soon benefit from less invasive surgery as Kelowna General Hospital (KGH) introduces leading-edge Robotic-Assisted Surgery (RAS) technology for minimally invasive surgery. Laparoscopic tools will be connected to a surgeon-controlled robot, providing three-dimensional (3D) visualization and enhanced range of motion and control. “When someone goes for surgery, it can be a stressful […]