With provincial support, a new critical-metals hub is being created in the Kootenays to put local businesses in a better position to grow and create jobs by seizing new opportunities created through new, nearby major mining projects. “Critical metals are essential to the clean economy and B.C. is well positioned to be a leader in […]

Rental housing in our region is hard to find.  Affordability is an added issue – and  the Lower Columbia Affordable Housing Society (LCAHS) wants to help.  To do that, the Society first needs to gain a clearer and more up-to-date understanding of rental housing challenges in Rossland, Warfield, Trail, Montrose, Fruitvale, Areas A and B […]

Teck Resources Limited (TSX: TECK.A and TECK.B, NYSE: TECK) (“Teck”), Canada Growth Fund Inc. (“CGF”), and Natural Resources Canada (“NRCan”)’s Canada Critical Minerals Accelerator announced that they have signed a Strategic Investment Agreement (the “Agreement”) to support expanding production capacity for germanium, gallium, and antimony at Teck’s Trail Operations smelting and refining complex in British Columbia […]

The Skills Centre has been a cornerstone of workforce development and poverty reduction in Trail since 1997. For nearly three decades, the organization has supported job seekers and equity-denied groups, including youth, women, newcomers, and individuals facing barriers to employment, through innovative training, education, and community programs. Over time, the Skills Centre evolved from delivering […]

Metal Tech Alley was invited to participate in the RESOLVE Policy and Practice Labs held June 10–11 in Victoria, BC. The workshops were convened by RESOLVE and REGENERATION, international organizations focused on accelerating practical solutions for responsible resource development, restoration, and the recovery of critical minerals. The two-day event brought together industry leaders, policymakers, researchers, […]

Farmers market season is in full swing, creating vibrant gathering spaces where residents can shop local, connect with neighbours, and support regional producers. Throughout the summer, IncrEDIBLE Farmers Markets bring together farmers, food producers, artisans, crafters, and community organizations across the Lower Columbia. Rossland IncrEDIBLE Farmers Market Queen Street Bi-weekly Thursdays 2 p.m. – 5:30 […]

E-Comm welcomes the appointment of special mediator Vince Ready to assist in reaching a fair and sustainable collective agreement with CUPE 8911, as announced by the Minister of Labour on June 6, 2026. With this appointment, any potential job action ceases and E-Comm will head into mediation to finalize a collective agreement without labour disruption. Vince Ready […]

As of Monday, June 1, 2026, the province’s general minimum wage will rise to $18.25 an hour. Types of wages affected The increase of just over 2.1% raises the general minimum wage from $17.85 to $18.25 per hour. The same percentage increase applies to the minimum rates for resident caretakers, live-in home-support workers, live-in camp […]

The sooner the world moves on from coal, oil and gas power, the better off we’ll all be. Climate and pollution impacts will be reduced, as will energy price and supply volatility, the wealth gap and global conflict. “But we can’t get off fossil fuels overnight,” people have been saying for at least the past […]

With files from the Save Record Ridge Action Committee (SRRAC) The first case: WHY challenged the right of the Sinixt to participate in the upcoming judicial review.  Details below. A procedural hearing was held on Tuesday, April 14 at the Rossland Courthouse ahead of a judicial review scheduled for May. That review will examine the […]