municipal politics

Trail City Hall, Aug. 29. The city has three weeks to respond to a civil claim filed by Michelle McIsaac, a former corporate administrator. Photo: Sheri Regnier

Former top administrator files lawsuit against City of Trail

Lawsuit claims city’s actions were harsh, vindictive, reprehensible and malicious

 

Premier David Eby confirmed that the province is working on province-wide legislation that would support municipalities looking into banning drug use in public parks. (Photo: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito)

Law helping B.C. municipalities control drug use in parks coming soon: Eby

Legislation expected to be tabled in the fall, says premier

 

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Trail mayor responds to surfacing of code of conduct violations

Independent investigative report received Sept. 16, a month before the Oct. 15 municipal election

 

Mayor Colleen Jones

Council releases motion of censure and sanction against Trail mayor

Investigation finds Colleen Jones violated the city’s Council Code of Conduct on three occasions

Mayor Colleen Jones
B.C. Premier David Eby signaled that the province won’t directly help out municipalities facing high property tax hikes. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

B.C. Premier David Eby signals no help for municipalities pondering large property tax hikes

UBCM, province are currently reviewing municipal financing system

B.C. Premier David Eby signaled that the province won’t directly help out municipalities facing high property tax hikes. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Colombo Lodge was opposed to proposed shelter space on 585 Rossland Ave. Photo: Jim Bailey

Council rejects moving shelter to Trail Gulch

In a vote of 6-1 Trail council has nixed the idea of relocating the shelter to Rossland Avenue

Colombo Lodge was opposed to proposed shelter space on 585 Rossland Ave. Photo: Jim Bailey
Dr. Charmaine Enns, the North Island medical health officer, recently sent a letter to Campbel River city council urging them to hold off on a illegal drug consumption bylaw. (Black Press file photo)

Health officer pushes back as B.C. town tries to step around drug decriminalization

Campbell River rejects plea to wait six months before forging ahead with drug use ban bylaw

Dr. Charmaine Enns, the North Island medical health officer, recently sent a letter to Campbel River city council urging them to hold off on a illegal drug consumption bylaw. (Black Press file photo)
Kootenay Careeer Development Society bought and renovated the building at 1499 Bay Ave. in 2019. The society took over the WorkBC contract for the Lower Columbia on April 1 that year. Photo: Trail Times

Trail council: PEERS presents, residents amplify concerns

Four people address Trail council in-person during public question period

Kootenay Careeer Development Society bought and renovated the building at 1499 Bay Ave. in 2019. The society took over the WorkBC contract for the Lower Columbia on April 1 that year. Photo: Trail Times
Montreal mayor Valerie Plante delivers remarks during the opening ceremony of the COP15 UN conference on biodiversity in Montreal on Tuesday, December 6, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson

Big cities have a major role to play in protecting biodiversity, experts say

Increasing native plants and animals and decreasing contaminants, among actions cities can take

Montreal mayor Valerie Plante delivers remarks during the opening ceremony of the COP15 UN conference on biodiversity in Montreal on Tuesday, December 6, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson
The Knights of Columbus annual nativity scene atop Terrace City Hall on Dec. 14, 2021. (Ben Bogstie/Terrace Standard)

Nativity scene banned from B.C. town’s city hall after decades-long run

Volunteer group hoping to get Terrace to change its mind after annual tradition rejected

The Knights of Columbus annual nativity scene atop Terrace City Hall on Dec. 14, 2021. (Ben Bogstie/Terrace Standard)
Trail City Hall. Photo: File

Trail council looks at voting snapshot, shelter update

The chief elections officer for the 2022 municipal election in Trail has…

Trail City Hall. Photo: File
Trail Coat of Arms.

Trail moves up the hill for Oath of Office

Inaugural Trail council meeting will remain, as per procedural bylaw, Monday, Nov. 7

Trail Coat of Arms.
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Wrap-up: Greater Trail political scene gets a new look

Trail and Greater Area votes in new mayors, new councillors

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Trail elects a new mayor and council

Preliminary results after voting closed Saturday at 8 p.m., includes results from two advanced polls

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It’s Election Day in the Trail area: Here’s what you need to know

After 8 p.m. local time, election officials will begin counting and tallying the ballots

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Last chance to vote for Greater Trail candidates on Saturday

Public transit free on Oct. 15, general voting day

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Members of Doctors and Nurses for Planetary Health. Photo: Submitted

West Kootenay election candidates talk climate solutions

Should you bother to vote? Yes, and here’s why we think it’s important …

  • Oct 13, 2022
Members of Doctors and Nurses for Planetary Health. Photo: Submitted
City of Fernie city hall. (Scott Tibballs / The Free Press)

‘I’m so excited to be out of this room’: Departing BC councillor laments experience as elected official

Morgan Pulsifer said he was disappointed by the way city staff, elected officials and service workers were treated in Fernie

City of Fernie city hall. (Scott Tibballs / The Free Press)
Hil-Tech Contracting shared its concerns over Rossland council bid rejection.

Construction company responds to Rossland council rejecting bids

“We take pride in the services we offer and in being honest and fair to all our clients.”

Hil-Tech Contracting shared its concerns over Rossland council bid rejection.
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Election day nears for 51 Greater Trail candidates

Voting at Rossland Miners Hall & Trail aquatic centre on Wednesday, Oct. 12

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