Column: Blueberry River First Nations court case victory and what it means
A recent momentous court victory for Blueberry River First Nations could put Canada on track to realizing key Truth and Reconciliation Commission “calls to action.” Two of those are for government to “fully adopt and implement the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples as the framework for reconciliation”...
Fire Crews keep Bombi fire steady at 35 hectares despite heat, wind
As of 2:01 p.m. today (July 13) fire crews have done excellent work at stopping the spread of the Beavervale Creek fire, despite incredibly high temperatures. The fire, roughly 12.5 km southeast of Castlegar on the Bombi sumit, was discovered July 10, and the cause of it remains undetermined at this time. BC Wildfire Service...
Silver Screen Drive-in brings theatre, dance, music and more to the big screen
The Bailey stage may not be filled with performances this year, but over the summer the Silver Screen Drive-in at Waneta Plaza is bringing the best in recorded concerts, dance, and theatre performances to the big screen. Presented by Trail & District Arts Council and The Royal Theatre the recorded performances aim to put...
Modified Response Fires Burning in the Southeast Fire Centre
In the 2021 fire season, there have been 209 fires in the Southeast Fire Centre, with 69 fires currently active. The BC Wildfire Service is aware of these fires and is prioritizing and responding to them accordingly. BC Wildfire Service response officers have assessed and classified some of these fires as modified response...
MLA says new agricultural land rules will support farming families
New Democrat MLA Katrine Conroy says new rules will add flexibility and increased housing options for a small secondary home in the Agricultural Land Reserve. The additional residence can be used for anything from housing extended family to an agritourism accommodation, to housing for farm labour, to a rental property for...
Updated: Bombi fire now roughly 35 hectares, still out of control
A wildfire just off Hwy 3 near the Bombi summit has grown from eight hectares to 35 hectares overnight, according to the BC Wildfire Service. There are now 33 firefighters, three helicopters, and five pieces of heavy equipment battling the fire, which is still listed as out of control."Crews and equipment continue to make...
Suspect and Police Service Dog killed, officer stabbed in Campbell River.
The BC RCMP has notified the Independent Investigations Office of British Columbia (IIO BC) of an incident near Campbell River that resulted in the death of a male and a RCMP Police Service Dog. Just before 9 a.m. on July 8th, a member from the Campbell River RCMP attempted to stop a vehicle in relation to an outstanding...
Eased visitation restrictions, new protections coming for seniors in long-term care
People in long-term care and seniors’ assisted living and their loved ones will have more ways to safely spend time together, with a further easing of visitation rules coming into effect on July 19, 2021. “The pandemic has challenged people living and working in long-term care in ways we never could have imagined, but we are...
Bylaw enforcement officer can now issue tickets, fines and public can request adjudication.
The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB) has enacted its 2021 Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw (Enforcement Bylaw) that provides the RDKB bylaw enforcement officer with the authority to issue tickets and related fines for bylaw infractions. Local governments create bylaws for various purposes including to regulate,...
Manhole Repairs on Rossland Avenue July 12, 13
The City of Trail Utilities Department will be repairing manholes along Rossland Avenue on Monday, July 12 and Tuesday, July 13, 2021 starting at 7 a.m. and continuing through until 3:30 p.m.. Traffic control personnel will be on-site to direct motorists through single-lane traffic. Motorists, please follow all traffic control...
