Broadband to 'light up' downtown Trail in time for the holidays
Business-grade fibre broadband is ready to be lit-up in downtown Trail just in time for Christmas. Columbia Networks will be the first Internet Service Provider (ISP) to provide services on the new open access network. Initial business offerings include connectivity up to 100Mbps (upload and download), email, offsite data...
Electricity rates to go up Jan. 1
Consumers will be greeting the New Year with another hike in utility rates, according to a press release issued by FortisBC on Dec. 1. “FortisBC has received regulatory approval for a 3.5 per cent interim rate increase for electricity customers to take effect January 1, 2015,” the release said. “The rate increase is interim...
CBT speaks to abattoir petition; community consultation
As many as 465 people have signed a petition asking Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) to fund a local abattoir, underlining the need for upcoming community consultations, according to CBT spokesperson Delphi Hoodicoff. The petition, posted by Slocan resident Jim Ross, is entitled ‘We ask the Columbia Basin Trust to fund an abattoir, processing, storage, distribution […]
CP Rail response doesn't track for council
At its first regular meeting since the election, city council expressed frustration over a less-than-satisfactory response from CP Rail regarding a new schedule of night trains running through the region. This, after CP Rail sent a delegation to council's regular meeting on Oct. 6 attended by more than 100 upset residents, ...
Pacific Coastal introduces new route out of Trail
Ed. Note: The following is a press release issued by Pacific Coastal: Pacific Coastal Airlines is pleased to announce the addition of another new route to its network of more than sixty-five destinations in British Columbia effective Monday January 12, 2015. The new Trail-Kelowna flight will operate six days a week - once...
City speaks to union criticisms in current strike action
PUBLIC NOTICE RE CUPE STRIKE (issued by the City of Castlegar): The City wishes to advise Castlegar residents City facilities will remain open and City non-union staff will endeavor to provide prompt service to residents, businesses and visitors during the current labour strike. Your understanding and patience is appreciated....
Morale high on picket lines, outstanding issues remain
Despite unseasonably chilly weather early in the week, morale on the city worker picket line hasn’t cooled, according to CUPE 2262 union president Leford Lafayette. “I think moral is pretty high,” said Lafayette, adding members see picketing for job security as fighting for a good cause. “We have people from as far away as ...
Nominate your favourite small business for BC awards
Small business owners have the opportunity to be recognized as one of BC’s top entrepreneurs for their contribution to their local community and to the global economy as part of the Small Business BC Awards. The Small Business BC Awards celebrate the top small businesses and rising stars across British Columbia. With ten...
Interfor to invest $50 mill in Castlegar facility
Interfor has announced it will be making a $50-million investment in its Castlegar facility, according to a Nov. 6 press release which also said the project will convert the Castlegar mill to a two-line operation with state-of-the-art technology and optimization. "We expect significant improvements in lumber recovery,...
City CUPE workers announce full strike action to start Nov. 8
In a press release issued at noon on Wednesday, city workers announced they will be taking full strike action by the end of this week, with picket lines in place by Saturday. "CUPE 2262 members who work for the City of Castlegar have issued 72-hour strike notice of a full withdrawal of service," read the release. "CUPE 2262...
