Once again, the Downtown Trail Improvement Committee and the City of Trail are excited to bring the Santa Claus Parade back to downtown Trail on Friday, December 12, starting at 5:30 p.m. Come on down for an afternoon and evening full of holiday cheer, twinkling lights, and festive fun. Bring your family and friends to […]

The Rotary Club of Trail Presents the 2025 Rotary Christmas Carol Concert, Admission is by donation with all contributions going to provide Christmas Hampers for needy area families. Date: Wednesday, Dec. 10 at 7 p.m., doors open at 6:30 p.m. Location: Charles Bailey Theatre in Trail. They have a fantastic lineup of bands and choirs […]

Ed. Note: the author of this letter has asked to remain anonymous, which is not our usual policy. Howerver, they have disclosed their identity/address/rationale for requesting privacy with this editor, and I am satisfied both that they are who they say they are and that their reason for wanting anonymity is 100 per cent valid. […]

Rekindle is back this Saturday, Dec. 6 in downtown Rossland for festive fun, local shopping, treats, tunes and kicking off to the holiday season with the infamous tree lighting! Many thanks to the amazing retailers and community members who make this tradition shine. Enjoy all the of the holiday happiness includng: Shop local; Santa photos; […]

According to preliminary data, 150 people died in October 2025 due to unregulated drug toxicity, as reported by the BC Coroners Service. The number of unregulated drug deaths in October equates to about 4.8 deaths per day. In 2025, deaths among those between the ages of 30 and 59 accounted for 70% of drug-toxicity deaths […]

‘I read fiction for the story, and find a novel at its best when it’s pure storytelling. Not to say that I don’t care about politics, but that I can get my fill of current thought through non-fiction books, podcasts, radio shows, and all the rest.’  — Tara Thorne Burns ‘I may forget what this […]

Economic reporting could mislead one into believing that budget deficits are the most important challenge governments face. They’re used as an excuse to curtail spending on necessary benefits, including health care, education, social security, climate action and more. Is it true that countries such as Canada and the United States can’t afford these services? A […]

I have a story to tell that is in no way newsworthy, but still worth the telling, I think. Back in spring/early summer, an illness struck me hard. It took away the use of my hands, left me unable to walk for a while, wiped out significant portions my memory. It’s called peripheral neuropathy, but […]

Join us in enhancing the quality of health care for the Kootenay Boundary region. Mark your calendars for our annual Light-Up the Hospitals! Pledge Day event on Friday, Dec. 5 at Waneta Plaza! This cherished holiday tradition brings our community together to celebrate the season and support local healthcare. Join us in revitalizing mental health care for our region […]

November 20 2025 Statements Steve Morissette Yesterday I was proud to rise in celebration of National Youth Day, a day to recognize the incredible talent, creativity and determination of young people right across British Columbia. No matter where you go, from our biggest cities to our smallest rural towns, you’ll find young people leading the […]