In Canada, women’s reproductive rights, particularly the right to choose an abortion, have long been considered a settled issue. However, much like the situation to our south, these rights are now under threat and require renewed attention as anti-choice efforts attempt to erode both the right to and access to abortion services in Canada. At […]

On Monday, Nov. 11,  at 6:20 a.m., Trail and Greater District RCMP, Kootenay Boundary Regional Fire Rescue, BC EHS, and YRB responded to a report that a transport truck had rolled over into the ditch on the side of Hwy 3B in Rossland, according to SCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. The 29-year-old Edmonton man driving the […]

More local food may be coming to your town. Grow and Connect Interior is a software ased tool that will improve access to local food in Interior British Columbia by forming connections between regional stakeholders. In rural areas, especially within local food systems, organizations often face challenges in gathering and using important data about their […]

Is it really necessary to make shoulder checks while driving? If you expect to pass a driving exam in British Columbia the answer is a definite yes. However, some driving schools are teaching mirror adjustment techniques to replace shoulder checks. The shoulder check involves briefly turning your head to the left or right and looking […]

KIJHL Scoreboard – Saturday, Nov. 9/24: Merritt Centennials (6) vs Castlegar Rebels (2) Six second period goals lifted the Merritt Centennials past the Castlegar Rebels. The Centennials scored three times on the power-play, including the winner by Sam Giangualano. Dylan Ruff led the Centennials with two goals and three points, while Mathis Perron made 35 […]

In 2011, the David Suzuki Foundation and the Pembina Institute released a report analyzing whether “natural” gas could be considered a “bridging fuel” during the necessary transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy. It concluded that Canada should focus on developing more renewable energy, not fossil fuels, including gas. Yet, after many years, as prices […]

The British Columbia Hockey Conference announced today the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League roster that will compete in the third annual BCHC Prospects Game on Tuesday, November 19th at the George Preston Recreation Centre in Langley, BC. The KIJHL’s roster selection process has been guided by head coach Dave Hnatiuk and his coaching and operations […]

Remembrance Day activities are well under way in the area, with poppies being offered by donation Oct. 25 and 26, as well as Nov. 1 and 2. In the past, the Trail Royal Canadian Legion has raised between $17,000 and $22,000, all of which goes to veterans and their dependents. Greg Hill, first vice-president of […]

Most drivers believe that if they are facing a green light at an intersection they have the absolute right of way to drive through without any need to consider stopping. A recent case in the B.C. Supreme Court on making left turns through stopped traffic illustrates that this is not a reasonable expectation. The case […]

Local speakers will champion and accelerate local solutions to the climate crisis at the fifth-annual TEDxSelkirk College Countdown event. Open to the community, the free event will be hosted at the Castlegar Campus on November 20 from 4–6 pm. “I’m curious about the innovative ideas emerging within our communities.” says Kayla Tillapaugh, sustainability coordinator at […]