Doctors launch Poverty Intervention Tool for Kootenay Boundary
We know that the health impacts of poverty directly effect 15% of B.C. residents. And evidence outlining the profound impact social determinants have on health is well documented, including: Infant mortality: 60% higher in lowest income sector neighbourhoods. Cancer: Higher incidence for lung, oral and cervical for lower...
LIBRARY MUSINGS: Summer on its way; 300% increase in books at library
Summer is almost here! And when it arrives, it will bring with it corn and watermelon and floating down the river and all those great things – as well as long, lazy days at the lake. We are lucky to have such a beautiful (and warm) lake, whether we’re swimming in it, canoeing, boating, or just sitting on the beach soaking ...
Derby derring-do delights at the Cominco Arena this weekend
For those of you that don’t know, Trail BC maintains the quaint tradition of the Miss Trail pageant – but MISS TRIAL is not that pageant, and will be far from quaint. Saturday, May 31 at 5 pm in the impressive Cominco Arena, the Rossland Trail Roller Girls (RTRG) will have hometown fans at their backs as they face Valley...
Record breaking Olympian rolls through the Boundary
The reception for Clara Hughes, as she rode into Grand Forks, was nothing less than enthusiastic. Posters were up and school children were waiting for Hughes to make her way across the Boundary as well as crowd and full bleachers in front of Gyro Park. Hughes left Osoyoos Friday morning and rode her bike across the Boundary...
Bodies of three Slocan drowning victims may have been found
The bodies of three young men missing and presumed drowned after a canoeing accident on Slocal Lake may have been found, according to RCMP Sgt. Darryl Little. "On Monday, May 26, the RCMP were contacted by the owner of Ralston & Associates, underwater recovery specialists, who believe they have located the three missing...
UPDATED: WorkSafe BC begins investigating into fatal logging accident west of Nelson
Communications Officer Alexandra Skinner-Reynolds said WorkSafe BC has commenced an investigation into a fatal logging accident that happened Monday in the Nelson area. Skinner-Reynolds said the provincial body received the call Monday of the accident. The Nelson Daily learned the accident occurred in the Smallwood Creek...
RESTAURANT REVIEW: Lisa's Bistro "Gourmet on the Go"
Lisa’s Lakeside Bistro – “Gourmet on the Go” - named after the owner/operator Lisa Smith. Address: 1675 Hwy 3, Christina Lake, BC, V0H 1E0 (Christina Lake Living Arts Welcome Centre) Phone: 250-447-2554 Hours: 7 days a week open at 7am – 4pm Sun-Thurs & 7am – 8pm Thurs/Fri with free Wi-Fi Menu Breakfast and lunch menu: ...
GF power outtage extended into business hours
A scheduled power outtage was extended yesterday by almost two hours. Fortis originally planned a power outtage on Mother's Day, which didn't work for local businesses, so they rescheduled for May 25. Yesterday, the power outtage was scheduled for 4 a.m. to 9 a.m. but due to complication, which the City of Grand Forks called...
A howling good time to be had as Trail night life goes to the dogs
From high art to puppy love to a good cause, Trail's newest night out has a little something for everyone. Sarah Fulcher is co-owner of Barks and Recreation (providing pet supplies, training and daycare) – but she's also a volunteer with the BC SPCA council and Trail Regional Branch, doing a lot of advocacy, fundraising and...
Clerk pepper sprayed during robbery
A convenience store clerk in Nelson was pepper sprayed Friday as part of a robbery, according to NPD Sgt. Paul Bayes. "On ... May 23 at approximately 9:15 p.m., two culprits entered a Nelson convenience store, pepper-sprayed a staff member, then demanded cash and other items," Bayes said. "The culprits fled on foot with an ...
