Selkirk College Speaker Series Event Focuses on Equity for Indigenous Children
One of the nation’s foremost advocates for Indigenous children will examine how state-based discrimination undermines the success of First Nations communities across Canada in a virtual presentation that is part of the Truth & Justice Speaker Series presented by Selkirk College. A member of the Gitxsan First Nation, Cindy...
December above seasonal normal temperature
The month of December provided above seasonal normal temperature said the Southeast Fire Centre Weather Services in the monthly weather synopsis. “The large-scale pattern was initially dominated by a mild and dry area of high pressure that transitioned to a more active pattern with a series of Pacific frontal systems in a mild westerly flow,” […]
OP/ED: You can always find happiness - living here
This has been a hard year. One might say, this has been one of the most difficult years we have ever had to face. Collectively, we have experienced one of the most challenging times in modern history. And yet, here we are. For some of us, this year has not come without loss. There are many people who...
FortisBC warns customers of spikes in energy use with colder than average winter predicted
FortisBC is reminding customers to to pay attention to energy use to reduce seasonal spikes with colder temperatures forcasted as the calendar flips 2021. FortisBC said in a media release with most of the population spending more time in their homes as a result of COVID-19 safety measures, customers need to watch energy use with La Nina temperature […]
So-called 'Freedom Rally' organizer from Winlaw fined $2,300 for unlawful event in Castlegar
On Monday, Dec. 21, 2020 a Freedom Rally was held at Millennium Park in Castlegar where between 60 and 80 people gathered to listen to speakers with messaging around COVID-19 related guidelines, measures and enacted laws, according to Castlegar Top Cop RCMP Sgt. Monty Taylor. Some people later relocated along the 2000 block...
Drive-through testing at new COVID-19 community collection centre in Trail
The COVID-19 test collection centre in Trail is moving to a new location on Thursday thanks to a partnership between Interior Health and ICBC. At the new site, testing services will be provided in the drive-through tunnel at the ICBC Trail Claim Centre at 2985 Highway Drive. The drive-through will be completely separate from...
RDKB Board Highlights - Fall & Winter 2020
2020 Board Highlights NOVEMBER 2020 A general overview of discussion items & major decisions from the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB) Board of Directors meetings in November and December 2020. The next board meeting is January 13, 2021 at 1 p.m. on Zoom. DECEMBER 9 West Boundary Recreation Grant to Red Earth...
BC records 444 new cases overnight, for total of 47,510
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 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) response in British Columbia: “Today, we are reporting 444 new cases of COVID-19, including five epi-linked cases, for a total of 47,510 cases...
Vote for your Favourite Holiday Light Displays in Trail
Residents throughout the Greater Trail area have submitted photos of their outdoor holiday light displays, and we now invite everyone to vote for their favourites! Go to www.trail.ca/HolidayLightsMap View the Holiday Light Displays on the map (click on the markers and addresses to see the photos) Use the voting form on the ...
Contract awarded for KBRH Pharmacy/Ambulatory Care Project
Interior Health is pleased to announce Ledcor Construction Ltd. has been selected to oversee construction of the Pharmacy and Ambulatory Care Project at Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital (KBRH). “Redeveloping the Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital in Trail is vitally important for people who live throughout the entire...
