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Virtual emergency care pilot proposed in four interior communities

Interior Health (IH), in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, is engaging with partners to better support overnight emergency care through a mix of virtual and on-site staffing, which is expected to enable more consistent access by reducing unplanned service interruptions. Engagement is underway with physicians, staff, Indigenous and local governments to better understand perspectives […]

LETTER: KERPA fall fundraiser underway with Mitchell's Soups

Stock up on cozy, delicious meals for the season while supporting KERPA’s lifesaving work across the Kootenays. We have partnered with Mitchell’s Soups, a Canadian company and family business that started out in BC! Their soup recipes may be inspired by the flavours and aromas of international locales, but their team has roots in the Great […]

Almost Half of Employed Canadian Job Seekers Fear Their Job Will Be Eliminated Due to AI

While 54% of Canadian hiring managers say their company uses AI, up from 52% last fall, 59% admit their company does not have the resources or training to help employees use it effectively, according to an Express Employment Professionals-Harris Poll survey. Employers Embrace AI, but Fear Falling Behind AI’s promise of productivity and collaboration has […]

RCMP seek witnesses in Rossland death

On Thursday, Oct. 9, at approximately 4:40 p.m., RCMP responded to a report of a physical altercation between two individuals at the intersection of Nevada Street and Dunn Crescent, in Rossland. One of the people involved later succumbed to their injuries in hospital. “The Southeast District Major Crime Unit (SED MCU) is investigating, and is […]

Column: Remembering the foundation and source of all we have

In my youth, I worked as a carpenter for eight years, helping build houses in London, Ontario, as a framer for my uncles’ company, Suzuki Brothers Construction. A framer constructs the foundation and skeleton of a house. I would build the forms for the footings and foundation, mix and pour the concrete and, after the […]

Trail’s Unicorn Childcare Centre moves toward construction

The long-awaited Unicorn Childcare Centre is moving forward with construction, marking a significant step toward addressing childcare needs in the City of Trail. “This project has been years in the making,” said Mayor Colleen Jones. “We’re thrilled to see it come to life and to know that families in our region will soon have access […]

Column: Elders and respect; take a lesson from Indigenous societies

“An Elder generally has longstanding recognition in their community and is well-respected for their actions, words, and character. Elder is not a self-designated term for individuals wishing to share cultural knowledge or teachings. “Elders are recognized for their contributions within the community and experience in sharing knowledge and tradition. A process is essential to support […]

Air Canada Pilot visits the Trail Air Cadets

Recently, as part of the 50th Anniversary of females being allowed into the cadet program, Jessica Lehman, a pilot with Air Canada, visited the 531 City of Trail Air Cadet Squadron. She gave the cadets a presentation about her experiences as a pilot and took the opportunity to encourage the cadets to pursue their dreams […]

BC RCMP joins Bolo Program in unveiling Top 25 list of Canada’s most wanted fugitives

A man believed to have gang ties to British Columbia tops Bolo Program’s newly announced Top 25 list of Canada’s most wanted fugitives, which was unveiled in Vancouver on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, by representatives from Bolo, the BC RCMP and 15 other police agencies from across the country. Bryan Fuentes Gramajo, wanted for murder […]

RDKB Residents to Reap the Rewards of Composting Efforts

The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB) is thrilled to announce that residents can now take home a product of their own composting efforts. For the first time, finished compost from the Grand Forks composting facility — along with compost returned from the Regional District of Central Kootenay for east-side communities — is available for […]