DriveSmartBC: Driving at Night in the Rain
I am generally not a person who likes the rain, but as I sit with my coffee in hand looking out the window this morning I’m happy to see it. No doubt, so is the vegetation that depends on it. Not so for drivers though, social media has been full of well meant advice to […]
Castlegar man taken into custody after weapons complaint
On Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025, Castlegar RCMP received a report that male had pointed a loaded firearm at a female acquaintance while in a residence located in the 500 block of 201 Ave., south of Castlegar, according to Castlegar RCMP Sgt. Monty Taylor. Taylor said the victim and witness fled the residence, contacting police. “Castlegar RCMP […]
United Steelworkers encouraged by proposed Anglo/Teck merger
The United Steelworkers union (USW) is expressing cautious optimism over a proposed merger of mining giants Teck Resources and Anglo American that will affect over 2,500 USW members at the Highland Valley Copper mine and the Trail Smelting Operations in British Columbia. “In announcing this proposed merger, statements by executives from Teck Resources and Anglo […]
BCGEU escalates job action across British Columbia
he BC General Employees’ Union (BCGEU) has escalated job action today, expanding picket lines to multiple new locations across the province. New picket line sites as of Tuesday, September 9: Victoria: 976 Meares Street; and 617 Government Street Nanaimo: 2080 & 2100 Labieux Road Surrey: 10475 138 Street; and 14323 57 Avenue Kamloops: 441 & 447 Columbia Street Williams […]
BC Hydro turns electric school buses into mobile power sources in Canadian first
Hydro has become the first Canadian utility to launch a real-world field test of vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology using electric school buses, marking a major milestone in the province’s clean energy innovation journey As more British Columbians adopt electric vehicles (EV) across homes and businesses, these vehicles represent a powerful and flexible energy resource. Through smart […]
Two Trail men found dead after two separate incidents on Aug. 28/29
On Sunday, Aug. 28, at 12:42 p.m., a frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officer and BC Emergency Health Services responded to a report of an unconscious 64-year-old Trail man inside a vehicle in a parking lot in the 1100 block of Trail, according to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. “The man did not exhibit any […]
New leadership for Trail’s planning and climate action
The City of Trail is welcoming Chris Buchan as the Manager of Planning and Climate Action. Chris is a seasoned planner with a strong track record in land use, environmental policy, and climate strategy. He’s led major planning projects across BC, from updating Official Community Plans to shaping climate and housing strategies. He brings a […]
Trail Air Cadets return from summer training
Over the summer 16 cadets from 531 Squadron City of Trail Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Cadets attended summer training with the cadet program. Another 2 cadets were employed as instructors at Cadet Training Centres. The cadets were in Cold Lake AB, Vernon BC, Quadra BC, Cochrane AB and Whitehorse NWT. On the Survival Instructor Course […]
Suspect arrested in serious injury hit and run in Nakusp
Police have arrested a suspect after two pedestrians suffered injuries as a result of an alleged hit and run. On Aug. 19, 2025, at 11:59 p.m., the Nakusp RCMP were called to a pedestrian-involved motor vehicle incident where the vehicle apparently fled the scene. Police attended and found a man suffering from serious life-altering injuries […]
Police seek witnesses to suspicious death near Kamloops
On Aug. 23, the Tk’emlups Rural RCMP responded to a report of a vehicle fire on Tranquille-Criss Creek Road, north of Kamloops, British Columbia. Investigators located human remains inside the burned vehicle, which was believed to be a stolen, black, 2019 Volkswagen Golf. The BC RCMP Southeast District Major Crime Unit is now investigating the […]
