END OF WATCH: In honour of a fallen BC cop
Statement from Deputy Commissioner Dwayne McDonald, BC RCMP Commanding Officer I am Deputy Commissioner Dwayne McDonald, the Commanding Officer of the BC RCMP. It is with a deep and profound sadness that I must advise the public of the homicide of Burnaby RCMP Cst. Shaelyn Yang that occurred this morning in the line of duty....
Rossland, meet your new City Council.
According to the unofficial results posted on CivicInfo BC, Rossland's new Mayor Andy Morel won the election with 1,052 votes, over Kim LaFond’s 570 votes. Rossland was declared to have 3,127 eligible voters, but only 1,627 of us turned out to mark our ballots in this election. The six new councillors,...
Rossland's new OCP and how it was created
Rossland’s City Council voted unanimously to adopt the new Official Community Plan (OCP). This OCP is the culmination of a two-year process that involved research, consultation, and policy refinement. “Council is so pleased that our new Official Community Plan has been adopted. It represents the work and vision of many...
OP/ED: A sharp rise in cannabis poisonings of young children
By Daniel Myran, Public Health physician, and Yaron Finkelstein, Professor of Pediatrics, Pharmacology and Toxicology When Canada legalized non-medical cannabis four years ago, there was enormous uncertainty about how legalization could impact the health of Canadians. Since then, there has been increasing evidence...
Innovation Meets Reuse in Lower Columbia’s Metal Tech Alley
A Canadian smart vending technology company that launched out of Trail, BC is diverting plastic from the landfill and funnelling it into the Lower Columbia’s robust circular economy. SMRT1 Technologies Ltd. has salvaged an abundance of plastic cutoff, demonstrating its position in Metal Tech Alley, a cluster of industrial and...
Fire department Fire Prevention Week
Kootenay Boundary Regional Fire Rescue is celebrating the 100th anniversary of Fire Prevention Week (FPW), October 9-15, 2022. This year's campaign, "Fire won't wait. Plan your escape", works to educate everyone about simple but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe from home fires. "Today's...
CBT Hosts Non-profit Workshop in Rossland
In partnership with Selkirk College, the Columbia Basin Trust’s Non-profit Advisors Program is hosting an in-person workshop in Rossland on Tuesday, Oct. 18 on Effective Meeting Facilitation. Led by Michelle Laurie, this workshop will help you to develop your capacity as a facilitator, leader and communicator and learn how...
POLICE BEAT: Online fraud, suspected arson keep police in Rossland busy over weekend
On Friday, October 7, 2022, at 5:20 p.m. a frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officer received a report that an unknown suspect defrauded a Rossland woman of $300 after she fell victim to an online swindle in Rossland, according to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. "The woman attempted to purchase a used kayak through a...
COUNCIL MATTERS: Rossland City Council meetings, October 11, 2022
A Committee-of-the-Whole meeting, then this Council’s final regular meeting; improved application processes in the works; the new OCP adopted, with amendments; final COVID Community Support Fund disbursements; do YOU have your “Eye on Water” yet? Tributes, appreciation and farewells all ‘round. Rossland City Council...
OP/ED: Local Candidates Surveyed on Climate Solutions
The municipal elections are coming up on Saturday, Oct. 15. Should you bother to vote? Yes, and here’s why we think it’s important. Do you drive or cycle on local roads or take a bus? Hang out in a city or regional park in the summer? Do you drop off your recycling at one of the many depots? Do you count on local government...
