Regional News
By Trevor Miller on Sunday Dec 16 2018
The Trail Smoke Eaters Junior ‘A’ Hockey Club is pleased to announce forward Kent Johnson (’02) has committed to the University of Michigan Wolverines for the 2020-21 season.
Johnson, 16, is in his first season with the Smoke Eaters as well as the BC Hockey League, scoring 11 goals and adding 12 assists for 23 points to go along with 22 penalty minutes this season in 35 games played. The 6’1”, 167-pound forward started the season with a six-game point streak and is tied for the BCHL lead in scoring from an ’02-born player with his 35 points.
By Trevor Miller on Sunday Dec 16 2018
The Trail Smoke Eaters used a two-goal performance from Diarmad DiMurro to help them to a 3-2 victory over the Penticton Vees on Saturday night at the Trail Memorial Centre.
Diarmad DiMurro scored his first two goals of his BC Hockey League career with Chase Stevenson opening the scoring with the Teddy Bear Toss goal to help the Smoke Eaters to the one-goal victory and pick up their third straight game collecting at least a point.
By Interior Health Authority on Sunday Dec 16 2018
Interior Health is committed to promoting healthy lifestyles and providing a wide range of quality health-care services to more than 740,000 people living across B.C.’s vast interior, has a few tips when it comes for the public to spark up the oven to cook the Christmas turkey.
So, kick back and have a read of five food safety tips for the holidays — the most wonderful time of the year to enjoy good company and great food. As cooks spread joy this holiday season, take extra precautions to ensure you are not also spreading food-borne illness.
By CBT on Friday Dec 14 2018
There are many ways to support a healthy and diverse environment, from restoring habitat to educating schoolchildren about ecosystems. Columbia Basin organizations will be taking on 29 projects like these with support from over $1 million in Environment Grants from Columbia Basin Trust.
By Nelson Daily Staff on Friday Dec 14 2018
Environment Canada has issued a Special Weather Statement for the Southern Interior of BC, including the Boundary, West Kootenay and Kootenay Lake regions.
Environment Canada said a very intense cold front is forecast to move across the southwest interior Friday night, bringing south to southwest winds gusting up to 90 km/h into the evening.
“Most areas will see gusts to 70 or 80 km/h but wind prone areas of the Coquihalla - Merritt to Kamloops and the Okanagan Connector may see gusts as high as 90 km/h,” the Environment Canada website said.
By Trevor Miller on Thursday Dec 13 2018
The Trail Smoke Eaters battled from a two-goal deficit to force overtime but fell by a 3-2 score to the Vernon Vipers on Wednesday night at the Trail Memorial Centre.
Jimmy Darby collected his first career BC Hockey League goal in the 2nd period while Chase Stevenson scored in the 3rd period to get the game even and force overtime but Mitch Andres ended the game with his first goal of the season and handing the Smoke Eaters a 3-2 loss in extra time.
By Contributor on Thursday Dec 13 2018
By Mike Farnworth,
Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General
Cannabis is now legal - but if you choose to use, don't drive.
You've probably heard this message in a new ad from government and ICBC. As public safety minister, I want you to understand why it's vital to take it seriously.
By Nelson Daily Staff on Wednesday Dec 12 2018
RCMP is asking for public support following the violent sexual assault of a 47-year-old Creston woman Tuesday evening, a media release Wednesday said.
Creston RCMP said police are actively investigating the incident involving a woman being forced into her vehicle and sexually assaulted by an unknown assailant.
By Nelson Daily Staff on Tuesday Dec 11 2018
The morning commute on Highway 3A west of Nelson was slowed Tuesday following a two-vehicle accident meters from Taghum Bridge.
At approximately 8 a.m., two vehicles collided near the bridge sending both drivers into the ditch on the south side of the highway.
RCMP attended the scene along with Beasley Fire Department and BC Ambulance.
By Contributor on Monday Dec 10 2018
By Michael Jessen, The BC Lung Association
The JUUL has invaded the school.
A wildly popular vaping device, the JUUL has become the go-to e-cigarette for school-age young people.
This despite the claim on the JUUL manufacturer’s Canadian website that “JUUL products are intended for adult smokers who want to switch from combustible cigarettes.” Website users must be at least 19 years old to purchase products on JUUL.ca.
