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Major Donation from D-Pace Fuels Innovation and Education

Selkirk College is pleased to announce the establishment of the Selkirk Ion-source Research Centre (SIRC)—a ground-breaking initiative made possible through a generous donation from D-Pace, a Nelson-based leader in the global particle accelerator industry. The contribution, valued at nearly $1 million by Selkirk College, includes cutting-edge technology that will enable hands-on education and advanced research and […]

Officers investigate Fruitvale woman for impaired driving

On Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025, at 6:32 p.m., a frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officer received a report about a 35-year-old Fruitvale woman who had backed into her neighbour’s vehicle in the 1900 block of Martin Street in Fruitvale. Officers located the woman and her vehicle at her residence. She allegedly admitted to being […]

Kootenay Lake Summit 2025: “Stewardship in Action”

October 25 | Harrop Hall | 5:30–9:00 p.m. The Friends of Kootenay Lake Stewardship Society (FoKLSS) is proud to present the 10th Annual Kootenay Lake Summit on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Harrop Hall from 5:30 to 9:00 p.m. Doors open at 5pm. This year’s theme, “Stewardship in Action,” highlights community-led efforts to protect and […]

The Winter Life of Black Bears

Local black bears are in their fall phase of intense eating, known as hyperphagia. They are opportunistic eaters, so they will eat pretty much anything they find right now. They must gain 3-4 pounds per day, increasing their body weight by 20-50% by the time they enter their den. They seldom sleep more than three […]

La Niña, drought and storm readiness gap: Generational divide among British Columbians

With what could be a more volatile storm season underway, BC Hydro is urging residents to prepare as a new survey1 reveals a generational divide in storm preparedness: younger adults are the least ready for power outages, while those aged 35 to 54 are the most proactive. The findings come as BC Hydro braces for a […]

UPDATE: Proposed ostrich cull spawns threats of violence against businesses that may be associated with CFIA

The BC RCMP has been made aware of escalating threats of violence directed towards businesses or suspected businesses associated with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) lawful Warrant to Search the property of Universal Ostrich Farm in Edgewood, BC. RCMP said today that  reports of these threats began on Monday, September 22, 2025, on the […]

Fire at Universal Ostrich Farm under investigation, birds get stay of execution from Canada's top court

The BC RCMP’s presence at the Universal Ostrich Farm in Edgewood, BC is ongoing, at the request of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) while their operation is underway, according  to a press release issued Wednesday. In the early morning hours on Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025, shortly before 4 a.m., emergency crews were dispatched to […]

BC RCMP’s role in the enforcement of Canadian Food Inspection Agency Warrant to Search the Universal Ostrich Farm

On Sept. 3, 2025, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) applied for and was granted a Warrant to Search the Universal Ostrich Farm property located in Edgewood, BC. Due to the ongoing protest activity at the farm and increased tensions resulting from the various court proceedings over several months, the BC RCMP was requested to […]

SRRAC is applying for a judicial review

The Save Record Ridge Action Committee (SRRAC) has filed a petition for judicial review in B.C. Supreme Court, challenging an Environmental Assessment Office (EAO) decision not to require an environmental assessment (EA) for the proposed Record Ridge magnesium mine. “We are asking the Supreme Court to send this decision back to the EAO, directing it […]

Got bears? Meet Matt Corrente, WildSafeBC Coordinator

WildSafeBC is the provincial leader in preventing conflict with wildlife through collaboration, education and community solutions. Matt Corrente, the coordinator for Rossland and Trail, said he’s committed to “the long game” of educating the public about wildlife. Bringing about a reliable change in the lifestyles of residents and visitors to coexist with wildlife takes a […]

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