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 […]

On Nov. 14, at 11:24 a.m., a frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officer received a report from a young person about being the target for online extortion in the Trail area, according to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. “The young person made a connection with an unknown suspect via a social media platform,” Wicentowich said. […]

Excitement is building as the Trail-Rossland 2026 BC Winter Games Board announces two major milestones in the countdown to the Games: a community Torchlighting Ceremony and the official unveiling of the event’s new branding. The Torchlighting Ceremony will take place on Thursday, Nov. 20, in the Trail Memorial Centre gymnasium, marking the 100-day countdown to […]

“A country without a history doesn’t have one. And a country without a soul is barely a country at all”.                                                                                  – Globe and Mail editorial, 2001   Introduction: what we’re telling ourselves about Canada Canadians have been offered some grim, guilt-inducing, intentionally uninspiring perspectives on the history of this country by people who would describe […]