In June 2025, a ChatGPT account was shut down by parent company OpenAI after “detecting a violation” of the company’s usage policy. OpenAI’s automated system detected the account, and it was then sent to “human review” to determine whether the company’s usage policies were violated and whether the account warranted referral to law enforcement. “Based […]

B.C. Merit Commissioner David McCoy said he is “saddened” by the government’s decision to dissolve his independent office, warning that it will make the public service less accountable. “Independent oversight is not, in my opinion, a luxury,” he said in a Friday (Feb. 27) interview with Black Press Media. “It’s a foundational safeguard.” The decision

A Clearwater man chased a black bear from his garage after he found the animal rustling through his recycling and garbage. Todd Leppky said the incident happened shortly after midnight on Thursday, Feb. 26, on Musgrave Road. He explained he heard something in the garage and assumed it may have been a person trying to

IN LOVING MEMORY ~ It’s hard to believe 30 years have passed… January 19, 1953 – March 10, 1996 Your life was a blessing Your memory a treasure You are loved beyond words And missed beyond measure Forever in our hearts, Your Loving Family

If you’re looking for fast-paced, edge-of-your-seat action in Trail this weekend, head to the gym at J.L. Crowe Secondary School. Wheelchair basketball is underway at the Trail-Rossland 2026 BC Winter Games, and it’s easily one of the most entertaining events in town. From the opening tip to the final buzzer, there’s no slowing down. The