BC records 531 new cases overnight, 42 in IHA
Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer, and Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, have issued the following joint statement regarding updates on the COVID-19 response in British Columbia: “Today, we are reporting 531 new cases, including two epi-linked cases, for a total of 85,650 cases in British Columbia. “There are...
Council Proclaims March 12 as “Trail Smoke Eaters World Championship Teams Day”
Trail City Council has proclaimed March 12th of each year as “Trail Smoke Eaters World Championship Teams Day” in the City of Trail. On March 12, 1961, the Trail Smoke Eaters defied all odds to bring home the prestigious title of World Champions for the second time, following in the footsteps of their hockey idols, the 1939...
Three incidents of alleged drug trafficking in Trail
Police were kept busy last week with three separate drug trafficking arresnts, according to Trail RCMP top cop Sgt. Mike Wicentowich "On March 3, at 8:21 p.m., a Trail and Greater District RCMP officer responded to a complaint of two suspicious people in the 1300-block of Pine Avenue in downtown Trail," Wicentowich said....
Lower Columbia River Fish Habitat Recontouring Project
As part of the Columbia River Water use plan, BC Hydro has been working to support indigenous fish populations in the lower Columbia River. This month, we will be recontouring the stranding pools at the Genelle Main Bar, which will result in reduced fish stranding at this site. Work will commence on Monday March 15 and will be […]
Selkirk College Prepares for Safe Return to Campus in September
Under guidance from Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry, Selkirk College is joining post-secondaries from across British Columbia in preparation for a return to in-person education on campuses for September 2021. On Monday, Dr. Henry released a letter outlining the process that post-secondary institutions will be...
New, larger elementary school coming to Trail
Hundreds of students and families in Trail will benefit from a new and expanded Glenmerry Elementary school by September 2024. “Supporting families in growing communities like Trail means making investments to ensure schools can give students the best educational experience possible,” said Jennifer Whiteside, Minister of ...
Seven Summits Centre for Learning to host its first ever virtual student recruitment event
Seven Summits Centre for Learning (7S) in Rossland is hosting its first ever virtual Q & A session in place of its annual in-person orientation day for students in grades 8 – 12. The Seven Summits Centre for Learning is an option for students seeking a flexible and self-driven public high school education with a difference. ...
DriveSmartBC: Ticket Fallacies
I refused to sign the ticket that I got for speeding last week. Does that mean this ticket is invalid and I don't have to pay it? Questions like this one are common from readers who were not happy following their roadside encounter with traffic enforcement. However, a violator's signature is not required to make the ticket ...
Interior Health opens COVID-19 vaccine bookings Monday
Interior Health will open up its call centre on Monday for seniors to book COVID-19 vaccine appointments. On Monday, seniors aged 90 and over, and Indigenous peoples aged 65 and over, can begin booking appointments by calling 1-877-740-7747. The call centre is open seven days per week, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Immunization...
Business recovery grant program extended
The B.C. government has extended the deadline for the Small and Medium Sized Business Recovery Grant program to ensure businesses have the time they need to apply. One of the main requirements has also been lowered to ensure more businesses are eligible. “We continue to listen to B.C. businesses about what they need to navigate...
