Robberies of Subway restaurants have taken place in multiple jurisdictions in the Lower Mainland and Langley is no exception. From Feb. 2 – 8, nine robberies took place at Edible Arrangements and various Subways and pizza establishments. Police determined the occurrences were linked by a variety of similarities, including – the robber wore a bandana, […]

The Brazeau affair — sad, repugnant and bizarre all at the same time — shines a light on two aspects of Canadian politics that desperately need some exposure. One is what it reveals about the state of “official” aboriginal politics and its relationship to the Canadian state. The other, the almost exclusive focus of the media,...

Minister Rich Coleman recently announced several changes today that will help support local breweries and distilleries, create new business opportunities, and revise current liquor laws in British Columbia. The changes include: Brewers and distillers now can apply to have an on-site consumption area such as a lounge, tasting room or event area. Small- and medium-sized […]

Starting today, Kraft Hockey Goes On is helping Canadians share their passion for the game by recognizing important local volunteers who make hockey happen in communities across Canada.  Through the program, 25 individuals will be celebrated and $1 million will be awarded to Hockey Canada-affiliated organizations.  Nominations...

By Suzy Hamilton, The Nelson Daily Hairdresser Megan Simpson knows wigs inside and out. She helped her mother find the right one when she went through her chemotherapy. And two years later, she found herself wearing a wig as she waged her own battle with cancer, and won. Now her life’s work is providing and […]

Five men pleaded not guilty yesterday to the rape and murder of a 23-year-old Delhi student. They face 13 charges and the death penalty in a specially set up "fast track court". The accused, Vinay Sharma, Pawan Kumar, Ram Singh, Mukesh Singh and Akshay Thakur, signed statements in the court declaring their innocence. The five...

Anyone wondering what all the fuss was about at the West Kootenay Regional Airport yesterday morning will be relieved to know it was only an emergency preparedness exercise involving 24 personnel from airport staff, the fire department, RCMP, Transport Canada, the pre-board screening security company and the Corps of Commissionaires. Airport manager Gerry Rempel said […]

The Law Foundation Cup, the official High School Provincial Championship of The Debate and Speech Association of British Columbia (DSABC), will be hosted here in Trail at J.L. Crowe High School and St. Michael’s Catholic Elementary School March 1 -2. Debate teams from high schools all over the province will be deliberating prepared and impromptu […]

There’s a mixed reaction from downtown business owners to city council’s decision, at its last regular meeting, to ‘boot’ (immobilize) prolific parking violators with unpaid fines in the city’s downtown core (until now, the only options were to either impound the vehicle or issue a violation ticket). A report issued by city staff indicated the […]

Teck Trail Operations was officially charged Friday in relation to accidentally-discharged effluent with a higher-than-allowable pH-level, according to a press release issued by Teck representative Richard Deane. Deane said the incident occurred March 5, 2011, and the company is being charged under the Fisheries and Environmental Management Acts. He said the water used to clean […]