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Struggling with closure? Some things to try

By Chantal M. Boucher, University of Windsor We all want closure. A breakup, a sudden job loss, or the death of someone we ...
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E-Comm rsponds to provincial review/recommendations

An independent review of E-Comm 911’s governance structure, operational efficiencies and financial controls has identified ...
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MLA speaks to Remembrance Day

Dear Community Member, Every November, we wear poppies as a symbol, to remember the sacrifices of those who have died in war. Remembrance Day asks us to take time to pause and honour the courage, ...
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Castlegar Complex Dry Arena Floor and Pool to Close for Improvements in Summer of 2026

The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) will be completing important maintenance projects at the Castlegar & ...
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Two cadets and one officer recognized with awards for member of 531 Squadron

At the recent Command Officer’s parade of 531 City of Tail Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Cadets, three members of the squadron were recognized with awards. Flight Sergeant Ryden Wahl was present with ...
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Trick or trip - pot not an acceptable treat alternative

On Oct. 31, at 8:58 p.m., a frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officer received a report about teenagers being offered ...
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Counterfeit money discovered in Trail

On Oct. 31, at 3:05 p.m., a frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officer received a report from a financial institution ...
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RCMP say foul play not a factor in dangerous Halloween candy incident

On Nov. 3, 2025, at 12:12 p.m., a frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officer received a report that a sewing needle was located inside a piece of Halloween candy by a parent in Rossland””. “The ...
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More than 30 new homes open in Fruitvale

People in Fruitvale will have access to 31 new, affordable rental homes with the opening of Blizzard Mountain Place. “A safe, affordable home offers stability, dignity and a foundation for a thriving ...
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BCGEU Reaches Tentative Agreement with Provincial Government After Eight Weeks of Job Action

The BC General Employees’ Union (BCGEU) has reached a tentative agreement with the provincial government, bringing an end to a historic strike that involved more than 25,000 public service workers and ...
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BC Ministry of Mines grants West High Yield a permit for Record Ridge mine

The Ministry of Mining and Critical Minerals has approved West High Yield (WHY) Resources’ mining permit for an open-pit magnesium mine on Record Ridge. The government’s new release states, “The ...
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Editorial: BC Conservatives table bill to undo NDP's pipeline tax gift

BC’s NDP government has proposed that pipelines shouldn’t have to pay municipal property taxes at the same rate as other landowners. The other taxpayers in municipalities with pipelines would see ...