Tag: homelessness

Trail’s enforcement ability against encampments limited, report finds

City of Trail Greg Nesteroff -
The provincial government says the City of Trail is on its own when it comes to enforcing bylaws against encampments on Crown land along the Columbia River.

Twenty-five Trail shelter residents have found housing, council told

Housing Greg Nesteroff -
City council heard a presentation Monday from Nancy Gurr of BC Housing and Sheila Adcock, of the Trail Association of Community Living, which operates the La Nina shelter.

Homelessness rises in 60 per cent of B.C. communities in latest count

Provincial Emily Joveski -
The latest provincial “point-in-time” count found that homelessness rose in more than half of the 20 British Columbia communities surveyed.

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B.C. NDP pledges millions for clean energy and climate programs

2026 BC Election
The B.C. NDP is promising millions of dollars in new investments in clean energy and climate programs if re-elected, while warning a Conservative government would roll back environmental protections. 

First Nations leaders call on B.C. Conservatives to drop candidate over alleged residential school denialism

2026 BC Election
First Nations leaders are calling on the B.C. Conservatives to remove a candidate over allegations of residential school denialism.

Eby defends family’s use of $10-a-day childcare program

2026 BC Election
B.C. NDP Leader David Eby is facing criticism after confirming his family benefited from a $10-a-day child care program his government froze to new providers.

Trail Smoke Eaters split Thanksgiving weekend games at BCHL Showcase

Trail Smoke Eaters
The Trail Smoke Eaters wrapped up the Thanksgiving long weekend with two wins and a loss, including a split at the BCHL Showcase in Nisku, Alta.

Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

Environment
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.
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