Drew Wilson

Drew brings more than four decades of experience to the Kootenay newsroom. His career has taken him across Ontario, the Northwest Territories and B.C. Drew combines his love of radio and community with his passion for sports.
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UPDATED: Mistrial declared in manslaughter trial in Rossland

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After deliberating for the better part of three days, jurors were unable to reach a verdict.

Rossland jury hears closing arguments in manslaughter case

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During closing arguments today, defense attorney Paul McMurray asked the 12-person panel to consider Sean Tiessen's state of mind and what was going on in his head in a matter of split seconds.

Testimony concludes in manslaughter trial in Rossland

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The accused was the lone defense witness as testimony has ended at the Sean Tiessen manslaughter trial in Rossland.

‘Him or me,’ says man accused in Grand Forks manslaughter case

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The man accused in the April 2023 shooting death of Joshua Lockwood at a rural property near Grand Forks has recounted the incident to the jury.

Accused fires lawyer in Montrose murder case

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But Donald Danchella's other lawyer says a new co-counsel should be hired within a week, and all sides are still working toward a Nov. 9 date to start his trial.

Jury hears recording of shooting of rural Grand Forks man

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A recording of the shooting of Joshua Lockwood in a rural Grand Forks home in April 2023 has been played at the Sean Tiessen manslaughter trial.

Q&A with BCHL commissioner Steven Cocker

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As the BCHL playoffs begin, we spoke to the league commissioner about competition for players from other leagues, using AI to generate schedules, the future of three franchises, and the creation of a new independent Junior A league.

Trail’s Fragle hopes to rock the BCHL next season

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Ben Fragle is focused on one hockey goal for next season: to wear the Trail Smoke Eaters jersey.

Fruitvale’s Brayden Tremblay makes jump to Smoke Eaters

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The 18-year-old from Fruitvale made his debut Saturday in front of family and friends at Cominco Arena and vividly remembers the day he signed with his home town team.

Sinclair remains solid as Smokies secure second place

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Brayden Sinclair has evolved into an all-purpose forward.

Rossland’s Patershuk persistently pursuing MMA excellence

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Keanan Patershuk is not ready to throw in the towel. The 32-year-old MMA fighter is recovering from a loss to Saskatoon's Hunter Lee in his bout for the vacant Canadian Middleweight title.

Smokies and Saints collide tonight at Cominco Arena

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The Trail Smoke Eaters continue their quest to secure second place in the BCHL's Interior West Division tonight at Cominco Arena.

Community collects behind Cooper Michaluk’s ‘Save for a Cause’

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Trail Smoke Eaters goaltender Cooper Michaluk has re-established himself as one of the top netminders in the BCHL, while raising money for the Canadian Cancer Association.

Crafty Californian Kim crushes Crusaders with game winning penalty shot for Trail

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Christian Kim, a 20-year-old Smokies winger, scored the winning goal in Saturday night's 4-2 shunning of Sherwood Park on a penalty shot.

Rossland’s Drolet siblings wrap up Olympic races

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Rossland's Jasmine Drolet wrapped up her first Olympic experience Sunday with a 17th place finish in the women's 50 km mass start cross-country ski race.

Smokies try to snap losing streak against Sherwood Park tonight

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The Smokies return to Cominco Arena tonight, determined to delete a four game losing streak in a showdown against the Sherwood Park Crusaders.
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Q&A with outgoing RDKB chair Grace McGregor

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Grace McGregor is retiring after nearly 21 consecutive years as regional director for Christina Lake. We spoke to her a day after she chaired her final Regional District of Kootenay Boundary meeting.

FortisBC urges preparation for power outages

Energy & Utilities
The company that provides electricity to much of the West Kootenay had 479 outages in 2025.

De Havilland Canada reaches $2.5B financing deal to double waterbomber production

Business
De Havilland Canada has reached an agreement with the federal government and Export Development Canada (EDC) for up to $2.5 billion in financing to double production capacity for its Canadair 515 waterbombers.

Doctors, advocates fear end of safer supply under new B.C. Conservative government

Health
Harm-reduction advocates say they are bracing for a possible increase in overdose deaths and more stress on the health-care system if the incoming B.C. Conservative government follows through on its pledge to end safer supply in the province.

Ottawa designates Roberts Bank Terminal 2 expansion a project of national interest

Economy
The federal government has listed the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 expansion at the Port of Vancouver as a project of national interest.
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