Teck Announces Collective Agreement at Trail Operations
Teck Resources Limited (TSX: TECK.A and TECK.B, NYSE: TECK) announced today that unionized employees at Trail Operations have ratified a new five-year collective agreement, replacing one that expired on May 31, 2022 “We are pleased to have reached a collective agreement that is fair to employees and supports the long-term...
New pharmacy, more modernized care spaces open at Trail hospital
A new pharmacy at Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital is now open, offering enhanced operational efficiency, improved working conditions and modern technology. The new pharmacy provides all pharmacy services for patients while they are in hospital, as well as home IV and oncology pharmacy services for individuals in the...
BC SPCA’s annual Wildlife-in-Focus photography contest under way
The BC SPCA invites the public to participate in its 14th annual Wildlife-in-Focus photography contest. Amateur photographers 14 years and older can submit their awe-inspiring images of hummingbirds, bears, bees, seals and other amazing creatures until July 26. You can enter as many times as you like and there is no entry...
DriveSmartBC: Railway Crossing Etiquette
Using proper caution at railway crossings is something that all drivers must remember because the train will not stop for you. It is easy to forget to look if you use a crossing regularly but don’t often encounter a train. About 20 crossing collisions occur each year in British Columbia according to the Transportation Safety...
Smoke Eaters and BCHL announce 2022 showcase in Chilliwack
The BCHL and the Trail Smoke Eaters have announced the dates for the 2022 BCHL Showcase, once again taking place in Chilliwack this October. The Showcase will take place between Monday, October 17th and Thursday October 20th at the Chilliwack Coliseum, with the Smoke Eaters playing their two games on Tuesday and Wednesday. ...
Kootenay Savings Appoints Mark McLoughlin as New President & CEO
Kootenay Savings Credit Union (Kootenay Savings) has appointed Mark McLoughlin as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, the credit union announced Tuesday. This appointment follows an extensive national search process by the Kootenay Savings Board of Directors that commenced in October of 2021. Mark will take up his...
Teck Announces Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage Plant Pilot
Teck Resources Limited (TSX: TECK.A and TECK.B, NYSE: TECK) (“Teck”) today announced a Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage (CCUS) pilot project at its Trail Operations metallurgical complex in southern British Columbia. The CCUS pilot is expected to begin operation in the second half of 2023. The CCUS pilot supports Teck’s...
More river flow change notifications for Saturday
BC Hydro would like to notify the public that the discharge rates from Arrow Lakes Reservoir will increase noticeably on Saturday, June 25. These changes are in addition to the flow changes that took place on Thursday, June 23 and Friday, June 24. • At 6 a.m., flows will increase from 1,444 m3/s to 1,585 m3/s....
AC/BC: air conditioning use leads to higher summer electricity demand in B.C.
BC Hydro data shows a rise in air conditioning (AC) use in B.C. homes has significantly increased summer electricity demand and it is forecasting this upward trend will continue due to climate change. The new report titled, “AC dependency: summer demand for electricity increasing with AC use,” shows since 2017 BC Hydro...
2022 Neil Muth Memorial Scholarship recipients announced
After showing perseverance and triumphing over adversity, three students in the Columbia Basin are obtaining financial support to advance their educational aspirations. Adam Doskoch from Trail, Roah Levy from Nelson and Michelle Moses from Robson will each receive $3,300 from the Neil Muth Memorial Scholarship to support their...
