The Trail Area Health & Environment Program (THEP) is more than just soil, and Lead Facilitator Michelle Laurie wants residents to know what services are available to the community. Today, Thursday October 10, this journalist was treated to a guided tour of Trail to see the benefits to the community...

Updated story, October 10, 12:30 p.m.:  The BC General Employees Union has confirmed that there will be no job action Thursday on any Western Pacific Marine Ferries. Original story, October 9:  After a significant day of bargaining, the BC General Employees’ Union (BCGEU) has announced that its members will engage in legal...

As the provincial elections grow near, get to know your local BC Conservative candidate for Kootenay-Monashee: Glen Byle. Who is Glen Byle? Glen Byle is a family-man with a background in healthcare. Working at the Trail hospital with a specialization in ventilator and operating room maintenance, Byle is passionate about contributing to...

As the provincial election grows near, get to know your local BC NDP candidate for Kootenay-Monashee: Steve Morissette. Who is Steve Morissette? Steve Morissette is a lifelong Kootenay resident. He has always called Fruitvale home, where he lives today with his wife and has raised his four boys. Morissette is the current Mayor...

As the provincial election grows near, get to know your local BC Greens Party candidate for Kootenay-Monashee: Donovan Cavers. Who is Donovan Cavers? Donovan Cavers is a school teacher, an entrepreneur and a foodie at heart. He grew up on a third-generation farm near Chase, BC, before launching a career in the...

The bargaining committee representing 90 WaterBridge Ferries employees has broken its silence on the issues that have contributed to job action and service interruptions on WaterBridge ferry vessels.  The BC General Employees Union issued a 72-hour strike notice to WaterBridge Ferries on September 23 after months of negotiations over a...