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Drug alert issued for Trail after 5 poisonings in one day

Addictions Kate Brown - August 28, 2025

A drug alert has been issued for Trail following multiple non-fatal drug poisonings reported in the city.

New Denver emergency room closed until Thursday

Health Care My Kootenay Now Staff - August 20, 2025

The emergency room at the Slocan Community Health Centre is closed for the second day in a row.

Trail mayor hopeful about lab after meeting with Interior Health

Health Care Greg Nesteroff - August 13, 2025

Colleen Jones is feeling optimistic following a meeting last week with Interior Health officials to discuss the future of the city's downtown blood lab.

Interior Health still considering Trail lab options

Health Care Greg Nesteroff - August 7, 2025

Health authority managers are in Trail this week, meeting with local leaders, medical staff, and patients to discuss the future of laboratory services.

Drugs claimed 11 lives in Kootenays in May and June

Addictions Greg Nesteroff - July 31, 2025

The BC Coroners Service says eight people in the West Kootenay/Boundary and three people in the East Kootenay died in May and June as a result of toxic drugs.

Interior Health rethinking Trail lab closure

Health Care Storrm Lennie - July 22, 2025

Interior Health (IH) is exploring alternative solutions to support laboratory access in Trail.

MLA weighs in on Trail Lab closure

Health Care Kate Brown - July 10, 2025

Kootenay-Monashee MLA has acknowledged the concerns of resident over the closure of Trail’s medical lab but backs the decision for stronger services for the region.

Does the Kootenay-Boundary Regional Hospital need a second access?

Health Care Drew Wilson - July 4, 2025

The West Kootenay-Boundary Regional Hospital District Board has raised the long-standing issue of the need for a second access to Kootenay-Boundary Regional Hospital in Trail.