Trust/Province partnership helps communities reduce wildfire risk
As the days warm up and the wildfire season approaches, communities and groups in the Columbia Basin can access new supports for their efforts to protect people and the places they love. To help them prepare for and reduce the threat of wildfire, Columbia Basin Trust and the Province of British Columbia are partnering to...
You’re Invited: Columbia Operations Update Virtual Meeting
BC Hydro is hosting a virtual meeting to provide information about our Columbia facility operations. Topics to be discussed include information about forecast inflows and our expected operation of our facilities including Mica Dam and Kinbasket Reservoir, Revelstoke Dam and Revelstoke Reservoir, Hugh L. Keenleyside Dam and ...
Property taxes due July 4, 2022
The City of Trail has mailed the 2022 property tax statements. Payments are due by Monday, July 4, 2022. Pay with one of the following methods: online through your bank or credit union. online through the City’s payment system at www.trail.ca/PayOnline. Your account number is the Roll No. on your tax notice. Please allow...
From the Hill: Housing and Gas Prices
Two of the most important issues for Canadians right now are the affordability crisis—the impossibility of the housing market, the rising cost of groceries and the soaring price of gas—and the ongoing crisis of climate change. Recently the House of Commons debated an NDP motion that combined these two issues. The motion asked...
Genelle crash sends two to hospital
A two-vehicle MVI in Genelle this afternoon sent two people to hospital, according to Cpt. Grant Tyson of Kootenay Boundary Regional Fire Rescue. Tyson said the call came in at 12:14 p.m., with crews arriving on scene at 12:20 p.m., to Hwy 22 and 12 Avenue. One occupant had to be extracted using the Jaws of Life, and two...
B.C. receives exemption to decriminalize possession of some illegal drugs for personal use
British Columbia is taking a critical step toward reducing the shame and fear associated with substance use as the federal Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health announced the granting of a three-year exemption under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) to remove criminal penalties...
Summer Schedule, Trail Aquatic & Leisure Centre
Starting June 6 until August 12, advance bookings will no longer be needed to access the pool at the Trail Aquatic & Leisure Centre. Increased aquatic staff for the summer allows for this change. On August 13, the pool will close until September 11 for its annual maintenance shutdown and will reopen on September 12....
B.C. minimum wage increases June 1 for lowest paid workers
As of June 1, 2022, B.C.’s lowest paid workers will get a pay boost as the minimum wage increases from $15.20 to $15.65 per hour, which is the highest of any province. This increase is part of a commitment made by government in 2018 to support workers and their families. Five years of measured, predictable increases have...
Great turn-out for Teck Coaching Series
A fun time was had by all as over 50 kids and volunteer coaches joined the Teck Coaching Series in Trail. The day featured hometown Olympian Lauren Bay-Regula on Saturday, May 28 at Butler Park. Participants were given one-on-one instruction, along with working on infield and outfield basics as part of the Softball Clinic. […]
Text alerts for toxic drugs now available in Interior
In response to the ongoing toxic drug emergency, a new health alert system has been launched across Interior Health. “Across the province – in every community – we continue to see tragic deaths due to the toxic drug supply. The new alert system is an example of innovation and community collaboration to save lives in this...
