PFAC report highlights forestry problems, but political will remains the barrier to real reform The Provincial Forest Advisory Committee’s (PFAC) newly released report on forest management acknowledges long-standing problems in B.C.’s forestry system, but ultimately fails to address the core reasons meaningful reform has stalled for decades, says Wildsight. While the report includes some positive recommendations — […]

Construction begins on new MRI suite at Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital Construction began on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, on the new magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) suite at Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital (KBRH) in Trail, marking a major milestone in strengthening medical imaging and diagnostic services for people across the Kootenay Boundary region. Investing in modern […]

Family Day at the Museum Bundle up and bring the whole crew to the Museum for a fun-filled BC Family Day celebration on Sunday, February 15, between 10 am and 4 pm! Enjoy a day of winter fun with a snowy maze, toboggan runs, snow painting, and snowman building. Get creative with hands-on crafts, explore […]

The City of Rossland is proud to extend its heartfelt congratulations to Remi and Jasmine Drolet, two remarkable local, Black Jack Ski Club athletes who will be representing Canada at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milano Cortina later this week. This brother-sister duo earned their place on Team Canada’s Cross‑Country Ski Team late last year and are currently training together as […]

I kicked off 2026 by visiting local shops and meeting with business owners throughout our communities. We’re fortunate to have such a diverse range of businesses offering excellent products and services. Thank you to all the shops that welcomed us in and took the time to share about their work and the challenges they’re facing. […]

The Trail & District Arts Council presents Canada’s preeminent classical touring ballet company Ballet Jörgen with their update of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” at The Bailey Theatre on Wednesday, February 18 at 7:00 pm as part of the Performing Arts Trail series. William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream is one of his most beloved comedies. […]

Construction begins today on the new magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) suite at Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital (KBRH) in Trail, marking a major milestone in strengthening medical imaging and diagnostic services for people across the Kootenay Boundary region. “Investing in modern health-care infrastructure is essential to making sure communities across British Columbia have access to the […]

The Trail Smoke Eaters have acquired 2006-born defenseman Cole Hutchinson from the Chilliwack Chiefs in exchange for future considerations. Hutchinson, a 19-year-old right-shot defenseman from East Lansing, Michigan, recorded four goals and six assists for 10 points in 33 games with the Chiefs this season. “With recent changes to our defensive group, we were looking […]

Dear Editor, The David Suzuki Foundation has been informed of several fake news stories, ads and videos circulating online that falsely claim to be endorsed by David Suzuki or the David Suzuki Foundation. With the rise in AI-generated misinformation, it is increasingly difficult to determine if the content you see online is real or not. […]

On Jan. 27, 2026, at approximately 8:12 p.m., Trail RCMP responded to a safety alarm at a local gas station in Trail, according to RCMP  Cpl. Brett Urano. “A man had reportedly entered the store armed with a knife, demanded money, and fled on foot after obtaining cash from the till,” Urano said. He said […]