A call to start the quit journey — and resources to help. This week, Canadians from coast to coast will unite to celebrate National Non-Smoking Week, an annual initiative dedicated to raising awareness about the benefits of living smoke-free. The Lung Health Foundation (LHF) is proud to support this important week by spotlighting its comprehensive quit-smoking […]

To help more families find a place to live in B.C. and build on actions underway, the Province is launching a new short-term rental (STR) registry. “We are taking action to help more people find a home in the communities they love by reining in speculators who are operating illegally,” said Ravi Kahlon, Minister of […]

As the Government of Canada assumes the presidency of the G7 in 2025, a coalition of leading humanitarian, development, and advocacy agencies is urging Canada’s next Prime Minister to build on the momentum of past summits and secure renewed commitments to global education in order to combat rising inequality and extremism. At the upcoming G7 […]

By City of Trail New process reduces trauma and improves reporting The City of Trail is setting a new precedent in supporting sexual assault survivors by introducing self-collection kits. This progressive initiative offers victims the option to privately collect vital evidence in the aftermath of an assault. Addressing this challenge was initially discussed at the […]

On Sun., Jan. 19, 2025, frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officers executed a search warrant under the Controlled Drugs and Substance Act on a residence located in the 500 block of 10 Avenue, in Montrose. The officers arrested a 20-year-old Montrose man at the residence. The man was taken into police custody and later […]

By BC Parks Foundation BC Parks Foundation is proud to be part of the largest expansion of Rosebud Lake Regional Park in its 30-year history, expanding the park from 16 hectares to more than 80. That’s five times its current size. This expansion brings much of the lake’s shoreline into the regional park. The shoreline […]

Columbia Basin Trust continues to value the voices of Columbia Basin residents in shaping its work. To further this commitment, the Trust is introducing four new task forces and inviting Basin residents to apply. “Since our inception, the people of this region have played a vital role in shaping the Trust and how we deliver […]

“Searra was located. She is well. Thank you.” This from Trail RCMP detachment commander Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. “The social media post lead to interest in this matter; however, the police conducted an investigation and believed she was fine but were not able to contact her directly until a short time ago.” Previous coverage: On Sun., […]

You are grieving, and you have made it through the holidays. Now what? The grief hasn’t gone away, and some people just don’t seem to understand ‘why you can’t get over it’. Greater Trail Hospice Society is sponsoring an 8-week Grief Support Group starting Tuesday, Feb 11th  from 4:30-6:30 pm, in the community room at […]

Re: https://rosslandtelegraph.com/2024/12/30/column-political-power-and-justin-trudeau/ (by Charles Jeanes Dec 30, 2024) Justin Trudeau’s resignation has prompted plenty of reflections about his legacy. Regardless of his critics’ rhetoric, Trudeau made some important headway on dental care and childcare, and advanced more concrete action on emissions reduction than we’ve seen from any other government. While he made big, progressive promises, […]