DriveSmart BC: The Armpit Belt
Two women once appeared for trial on on of my traffic court dates. Both were disputing a ticket for failing to wear a seat belt under section 220(4) of the Motor Vehicle Act. They each testified that they were wearing their seat belt, but had placed the shoulder belt under their arms. This is a common occurrence for women and...
Guide dogs and their handlers belong everywhere – it's the law
The CNIB (Canadian National Institute for the Blind) Foundation is calling for an end to discrimination against Canadians who depend on guide dogs for mobility, safety and increased independence. In all of Canada's 10 provinces and three territories, legislation prohibits discriminating against a person with a disability who...
Theft victims get property back but not justice ... yet
Two local victims of theft have had their property returned to them, but may have to wait a little longer for justice as police continue to investigate. Trail Top Cop RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich said two suspects have been identified in the thefts, but police could not proceed with charges due to insufficient evidence at the...
Police seek tattoed man after attempted break-and-enter prompts resident to chase off suspect
On Sept. 1, at 7:02 p.m. the Trail and Greater District Detachment RCMP received a complaint of an unknown male who had ripped a screen of the front door of a residence in the 2000 block of Riverside Avenue, according to Trail top cop RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich.. "The home owner confronted the male then chased him (the suspect)...
Industrial accident leads to investigation of criminal negligence and large seizure under the Cannabis Act
Police say serious injuries to a Maple Creek man led them to a huge grow-op near Kaslo, according to a press release issued today. At approximately 7 p.m. on Mon. Aug 26, police were called to a report of a serious workplace accident on a property located at 196 Copper Creek Road. A 46-year-old man had suffered serious injuries...
Energy Specialist Targets Carbon Emissions in the RDKB
The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary has hired a new Senior Energy Specialist. Freya Phillips hails from Rossland via the United Kingdom and Australia and arrived at the RDKB Trail office on August 12. In a scant few weeks, she has established relationships with other local government energy specialists in the Central...
Upgraded used oil recycling facility opens in Trail
BC Used Oil Management Association (“BCUOMA”), a not-for-profit group dedicated to the collection and recycling of lubricating oil, oil filters, oil containers, antifreeze and antifreeze containers in British Columbia, today announced that OK Tires, located at 8147 Old Waneta Road, Trail, has upgraded their used oil recycling...
KSCU Outdoor Movie Night is back!
Kootenay Savings Outdoor Movie Night is coming to Haley Park in Warfield on Saturday, Sept. 7, featuring the hit family film – How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World! Admission is by cash or non-perishable food donation to the Trail Salvation Army Food Bank.Let's pack the park and help put food on the plates and in the...
Kootenay youth Go Wild! into Height of the Rockies Provincial Park
Kootenay youth headed into the backcountry of Height of the Rockies Provincial Park this summer for a six-day wilderness adventure on Wildsight’s Go Wild! trip. Deep in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, youth ages 14-18 visited some of the most rugged and remote wilderness of the region. Rich in history and wildlife, with...
BC Hydro submits request for one per cent rate cut with BC Utilities Commission
BC Hydro has submitted a request for a rate reduction of around one per cent starting April 2020 in an update to its Fiscal 2020 to Fiscal 2021 Revenue Requirements Application with the BC Utilities Commission. In its Revenue Requirements Application filed in February 2019, BC Hydro requested a net bill increase of 0.7 per ...
