Rental scam strikes again in Trail
Some criminals are taking advantage of a very tight housing market and scamming people looking to rent a home. “On Wednesday, March 26, a frontline Trail and Greater RCMP officer received a report about a 26-year-old Trail woman who was defrauded of $2,700 after sending money to an alleged landlord who was advertising a residence […]
BCGEU calls for Special Mediator to resolve ferry workers' strike and restore service
The B.C. General Employees’ Union (BCGEU) has reached out to the Minister of Labour, requesting the appointment of a Special Mediator to help resolve the ongoing strike between Western Pacific Marine (WPM) and BCGEU ferry workers in the Kootenay region. The strike, now in its fifth month, is impacting workers hoping to reach a fair […]
Nelson Police crack up over eggs-capade
Police were called by the manager of a grocery store on Friday morning where an unidentified man was seen swapping white and brown eggs between their cartons. When confronted by staff, the man left without a word, leaving his motives a mystery. Officers were sent photographs of the suspect but were unable to crack the […]
Trail identifies priorities for poverty reduction
A healthy, thriving, family friendly community. That’s the vision many Trail residents have for the city, and more than 140 residents recently helped create a plan to make it happen. It’s called Thriving for All: A Plan for Healthy Communities in Our Rural City, and it focuses on reducing or eliminating poverty as the key to […]
A Powerful Exhibition About the War in Ukraine Comes to Castlegar
On March 21st and 22nd a virtual reality exhibition War Up Close & Arts will take place in Castlegar. The exhibition has already been showcased at renowned educational institutions across North America and Europe and is now coming to Selkirk College and Castlegar
Community Complex. War Up Close is a unique digital project that combines an […]
Woman found on Blackcomb Mountain dies of undisclosed causes
On Thursday, March 13, just after 10 a.m., the Sea to Sky Whistler RCMP became aware of an unfolding incident on Blackcomb Mountain, according to RCMP Cpl. Katrina Boehmer. She said information was received from Whistler Blackcomb ski patrol that an unresponsive female had been located on Blackcomb Mountain. Whistler Blackcomb patrollers were initially notified […]
Teck Announces Investment in Bunker Hill as part of Trail Margin Optimization
Teck Resources Limited (TSX: TECK.A and TECK.B, NYSE: TECK) (“Teck”) today announced an agreement with Bunker Hill Mining Corp. (“Bunker Hill”) for a US$40-million equity investment intended to enhance the North American critical minerals supply chain by securing high-quality, cost-competitive zinc and lead concentrate from Idaho’s Silver Valley to feed Teck’s Trail Operations (“Trail”). The investment is subject to various closing […]
From the Ledge: Weekly column from MLA Steve Morissette
British Columbia’s 2025 budget tabled this week has British Columbians at its centre. Premier David Eby and our BC NDP Government are protecting the services people rely on, strengthening our economy, and standing together in the face of The US tariff threat. We know that the threat of tariffs and the potential effect on jobs and our economy […]
Time Travellers Unite for the SROAMazing Race at Whitewater
Dig out the vintage onesies, neon windbreakers and Y2K tracksuits, Whitewater Ski Resort is taking a trip back in time for the annual SROAMazing Race. Hosted by students in the Ski Resort Operations & Management (SROAM) Program at Selkirk College, the SROAMazing Race will take place on March 21 at Whitewater Ski Resort, bringing together teams of […]
Creston courthouse evacuated, one man facing charges after threats
On March 3, 2025, the Creston RCMP was made aware of a threat to the Creston Court House and staff. A 57-year-old man from Creston was trying to get a change in conditions he is currently bound by. When explained that there was a process for this to happen, the man threatened to attend the […]
