Radon: the risks it poses and what to do about it
Radon is a colourless, odourless, radioactive carcinogenic gas that results from the gradual decay of uranium in soils and water. Only by testing can we find out what levels of it are seeping into and accumulating in our homes and workplaces. One hundred residents of Rossland are taking advantage of the Radon Test Kit Challenge. […]
BC Chamber of Commerce Statement on Canada Post Strike
In response to the decision by the Canadian Union of Postal Workers to commence strike activity across the country today, Fiona Famulak, President and CEO of the BC Chamber of Commerce, released the following statement: “The BC Chamber of Commerce is concerned that the strike by Canada Post workers is going to impact millions of […]
Statement from the Canadian Union of Postal Workers: More Than 55,000 Postal Workers on Strike
Some 55,000 postal workers represented by the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) went on a nationwide strike on Friday, Nov. 15 at 12:01 a.m. ET. After a year of bargaining with little progress, postal workers made the difficult decision to strike. Canada Post had the opportunity to prevent this strike, but it has refused […]
From The Hill: Access to abortion
In Canada, women’s reproductive rights, particularly the right to choose an abortion, have long been considered a settled issue. However, much like the situation to our south, these rights are now under threat and require renewed attention as anti-choice efforts attempt to erode both the right to and access to abortion services in Canada. At […]
What's happening about that Record Ridge open-pit mine proposal
The Save Record Ridge Action Committee (SRRAC) is voicing grave concerns over recent developments surrounding the Record Ridge mine project. In August, the BC Environmental Assessment Office (EAO) determined that a full Environmental Assessment (EA) was required for the project because it was above the production capacity threshold for a mineral mine. However, WHY Resources […]
No injuries after transport truck rolls into ditch in Rossland
On Monday, Nov. 11, at 6:20 a.m., Trail and Greater District RCMP, Kootenay Boundary Regional Fire Rescue, BC EHS, and YRB responded to a report that a transport truck had rolled over into the ditch on the side of Hwy 3B in Rossland, according to SCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. The 29-year-old Edmonton man driving the […]
RCMP Federal Investigators take down Mexican drug cartel-linked organized crime group in BC
RCMP Federal Policing investigators in BC have arrested 3 men as part of enforcement actions against a transnational organized crime group connected to Mexican drug cartels, believed to be involved in the importation of cocaine into Canada. Investigators have also seized 23 firearms, several thousand rounds of ammunition, multi-kilos of illicit drugs, and other items […]
Grow and Connect Interior bolsters access to local food across the region
More local food may be coming to your town. Grow and Connect Interior is a software ased tool that will improve access to local food in Interior British Columbia by forming connections between regional stakeholders. In rural areas, especially within local food systems, organizations often face challenges in gathering and using important data about their […]
DriveSmartBC: Shoulder Checks
Is it really necessary to make shoulder checks while driving? If you expect to pass a driving exam in British Columbia the answer is a definite yes. However, some driving schools are teaching mirror adjustment techniques to replace shoulder checks. The shoulder check involves briefly turning your head to the left or right and looking […]
Trail air cadets promoted
At the monthly Commanding Officers Parade on Nov. 6, 531’s Commanding Officer, Major Kevin DeBiasio announced the promotion of several cadets. The promotion from Air Cadet to Leading Air Cadet were presented by 531’s Training Officer, Lieutenant Conner Horney to Latisha Baptiste and Oceane McKinney. Lieutenant Horney also presented the promotion to Flight Corporal to […]
