Initial attack crews are dealing with a fire across the highway from the Birch Bank Golf Course, according to the EOC's Larry Abenante. While they can't yet provide information as to the size of the fire, he says one helicopter and three bombers are attacking the blaze, which was reported at roughly 4 p.m. today. Meanwhile,...

Is The US Dollar Collapsing, or is it Not? There are three schools of thought on where the US dollar is headed, some say it will be dead before Sept. 2015  is over. Some believe it is business as usual, while a third group points to the US dollar as deflating. Now I’m a Canadian, and personally, I do not care who is right, ...

The BC Wildfire Service has received reports of people not complying with the partial campfire ban in the Cariboo Fire Centre. Members of the public are encouraged to report any open burning violations they see so that illegal fires can be investigated. Within the Cariboo Fire Centre’s jurisdiction, campfires are not allowed...

While visiting wildfire-impacted communities, Minister of State for Emergency Preparedness, Naomi Yamamoto announced today that a resilience centre for British Columbians impacted by wildfires in Rock Creek and Oliver will be set up to provide programs of support. “We know this is a difficult and uncertain time for many...

Update: Both lanes of the Paulson pass were opened late Tuesday night.  Updated: The Paulson Pass is expected to be opened single lane around 11 p.m. tonight  Original: A fire on the Paulson Pass east of Christina Lake has caused Hwy 3 to be closed from Christina Lake to the junction with Hwy 3B at Nancy Greene Lake, Aug. 18....

The Canadian Red Cross joins others across British Columbia today, expressing sadness over the loss of homes and property in Rock Creek and Oliver. Fires dealt a difficult blow to many B.C. families over the past few days, destroying more than 30 homes. “Most of us can hardly imagine losing our home to a wildfire,” said...

While visiting wildfire-impacted communities, Minister of State for Emergency Preparedness, Naomi Yamamoto announced today that a resilience centre for British Columbians impacted by wildfires in Rock Creek and Oliver will be set up to provide programs of support. "We know this is a difficult and uncertain time for many...

The lengthy road to a new bridge in Trail has been made even longer after council voted to reject all the submitted tenders at Monday’s council meeting. The proposed pipe-pedestrian bridge was intended to be a $10 million project, but the newly-received tender shows the final cost to be in excess of $15.7 million. Council...

A continuing rash of property crimes in the Trail area has prompted police to issue a warning to residents, according to RCMP Cpl. Darryl Orr. “Over the past two months, the Trail and Greater District RCMP have responded to a number of reports of theft of motor vehicle, theft from motor vehicle and theft of license plates off...

If you love the performing arts and want to contribute to the vibrancy of your community, then consider becoming a volunteer for the Trail and District Arts Council.  Young or old, experienced or neophyte, we are currently looking for individuals to help us with the volunteer needs at the Charles Bailey Theatre. We are half...