New guidelines support compliance with provincial health officer's orders
The provincial health officer (PHO) has issued new guidelines to support compliance with orders on business closures and gatherings, under the Public Health Act. The new guidelines for municipal bylaw officers and other compliance officers give clear instruction on warnings, public education and fines – and what can be issued...
Province supporting people with relief on power bills during COVID-19
The Government of British Columbia and BC Hydro are helping people, small businesses and industries most impacted by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. “We are facing unprecedented challenges due to COVID-19. People are out of work, and businesses are facing tough choices about whether they can stay open,” said Premier...
Smoke Eaters' Colella Commits to Northern Michigan Wildcats for 2020/21.
Trail, British Columbia (April 1st, 2020) – The Trail Smoke Eaters are excited to announce the commitment of #13 Michael Colella to Northern Michigan University to play division 1 hockey next season. After a season in the USHL in 2018/19 where he totaled 23 points in 54 games, including 21 points in ten games at the NCDC...
City of Trail Sani-Dumps Remain Closed until Further Notice
The City’s commitment to COVID-19 prevention is ongoing; therefore, the Sani-Dumps located at the City of Trail RV Park (near the Waneta Plaza) and on Rossland Avenue (at the chain-up area) will remain closed until further notice. At this time, City crews are dedicating their time to providing residents with essential...
Interior Health temporarily suspends pay parking region-wide
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, Interior Health is temporarily suspending pay parking for the public, staff and physicians at its sites where pay parking exists, effective April 1 until further notice. This step is intended to help support the public, as well as our dedicated staff and physicians, during this challenging...
Saddle Lake Dam freshet-ready as RDKB tracks 2020 snowpack
In a media release Friday, the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary said the new Saddle Lake Dam Spillway in Area D / Rural Grand Forks is ready for the 2020 freshet. The RDKB said the project allows reliably management of water levels year-round at Saddle Lake and lower reservoir levels as snow melts from mid-elevation...
March 28 update on COVID-19 in BC
The BC CDC says there are now 884 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in BC as of March 28, 2020. 396 recovered in BC; 17 deaths in BC; Cases by region: 291 in Fraser Health; 77 in Interior Health; 60 in Island Health; 12 in Northern Health; 444 in Vancouver Coastal Health; 36,643 tests complete. ...
Bridge Lights Show Support for Front Line Workers
The City of Trail would like to express our gratitude to all our front line workers including all healthcare workers and medical support staff, RCMP, ambulance attendants, firefighters, as well as grocery store, pharmacy, banking institution and transit employees, who have been working to support our community as we band...
Plea from Trail Mayor as COVID-19 situation evolves
To our beloved citizens of Trail: As the Mayor of our strong and supportive community, I am writing to get YOUR COMMITMENT RIGHT NOW to help STOP THE SPREAD of COVID-19. COVID-19 is a global health crisis, and the only way to stop this virus is to work together as a community. WE MUST ACT NOW or the implications will be very...
BREAKING: Province takes unprecedented steps to support COVID-19 response
Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General, is using extraordinary powers under a state of provincial emergency to keep British Columbians safe, maintain essential goods and services, and support the Province’s ongoing response to novel coronavirus (COVID-19). “B.C. is in a strong position to effectively...
