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Public Health Inspectors Point to Risk in Rising Rodent Populations

Abell Pest Control today shared alarming results from a survey conducted at the recent Canadian Health Inspectors (CIPHI) conference in Regina, revealing a significant increase in rodent activity across Canada. The situation is especially critical in B.C., where a ban on second-generation rodenticides could be intensifying the issue. Key Survey Findings: When asked during regular visits […]

The Latest Scores and Information from the Kootenay International Junior ‘A’ Hockey League

KIJHL Scoreboard – Saturday, Nov. 23/24: Castlegar Rebels (0) vs Beaver Valley Nitehawks (3) Brady Magarrell netted the winner for the Nitehawks in the first period against the Castlegar Rebels. Connor Stojan earned the shutout with a 31-save performance, while Johnathan Strecheniuk led with two points. Nathan Dominici made his season debut for the Nitehawks […]

DriveSmart BC: Claiming the Crosswalk

Question: Please comment on the subject of when a vehicle claims the crosswalk and what pedestrians must do and not do in that situation. Pedestrians seldom wait for vehicles that have lawfully claimed the crosswalk. Sometimes they get upset with drivers and now there is conflict while the driver attempts to complete a maneuver and […]

OP/ED: A call to action for changing our driving behaviours

By Trace Acres Every year, thousands of lives are lost or irrevocably changed due to vehicle crashes. Behind these tragic statistics are the real stories of families left grieving, communities disrupted, and futures stolen. On November 20, we pause on National Day of Remembrance for Road Crash Victims to honour those lost. We also need to reflect […]

Trail man charged in aggravated assault investigation

On March 27, 2023, shortly after 5 a.m., a 33-year-old woman was dropped off at the entrance to the Kootenay Boundary Hospital emergency department in Trail, BC, with an injury consistent with a gunshot wound. Frontline officers attended the hospital, where the victim was determined to have sustained serious, life-threatening injuries. The man who allegedly […]

Survey shows employers under-rate danger of winter driving for employees

Only 39 per cent of B.C. employers surveyed earlier this year by Road Safety at Work rate driving to be dangerous for their employees when road and weather conditions are poor. Yet November to January is the most dangerous time of the year for the hundreds of thousands of British Columbians who drive for work. […]

Massive drug/gun/money/vehicle seizure in Surrey

Surrey RCMP is advising the public of one of the largest drug seizures after a yearlong investigation by Surrey RCMP Drug Unit. In June 2023, Surrey RCMP Drug Unit began an investigation into a criminal group alleged to be involved in high potency drugs and illicit firearms trafficking in the Lower Mainland. Surrey RCMP Drug […]

Holiday happenings at the Rossland Museum

Holiday Workshop We’re hosting a one-stop shop for kids to make all of their holiday gifts this year! Drop by the Museum between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m .on Saturday, Dec. 7, to take advantage of the craft stations and gift-wrap solutions! With options geared for ages five – 12 (and maybe even some wiggle room […]

CUPW: Postal workers to deliver pension/social assistance cheques despite strike

Postal workers across the country will deliver pension and social assistance cheques today despite being on strike. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) negotiated agreements with Canada Post to ensure the delivery of many government cheques that are a fundamental part of the social safety net in anticipation of a strike or lockout. “Despite […]

Residential disturbance leads to police foot chase, arrest, new charges

A Trail man is facing a list of charges after an altercation with police Saturday, according to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. “On Nov. 16, at 10:15 a.m., frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officers responded to a 28-year-old Trail man causing a disturbance at a residence in the 1900 block of Seventh Avenue in Trail,” […]

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