Fighting for you – Its an expression that has made its way into some of my columns and not one I particularly like given that one of my key motivations for entering politics was to bring people together; to work together across party lines to make real changes to make lives better. Still, the sentiment […]

March is kidney health month! This week I met with Castlegar Sunrise Rotary Club members including Gwen Chernenkoff to chat about the The Kidney Foundation of Canada Walk. As a living donor I know first hand just how much this walk raises funds that directly support families. It was fabulous to share my mine and my […]

Earlier today, the Province of British Columbia announced the City’s housing project, located at 925 Columbia Avenue, received support through B.C. Housing’s Building BC: Community Housing Fund. The Community Housing Fund was created to increase the supply of purpose-built rental units for low to middle-income families. In 2023, the City entered into a Memorandum of […]

The newspaper company which owns the Nelson Star will remain a Canadian-controlled news network, after it was announced Black Press Media completed its sale. On Monday (March 25) the sale was announced — to the ownership group including Canadian institutional investors Canso Investment Counsel and Deans Knight Capital Management, as well as media company Carpenter […]

Global greenhouse gas emissions and temperatures are rising, causing more extreme and unpredictable weather and inflating costs for everything from food to health care. Meanwhile, the fossil fuel industry — largely responsible for the greatest crisis facing humanity — continues to rake in record profits. Oil executives want to keep it that way. For decades, […]

B.C.’s auditor general has found that two provincial harm reduction programs that work to reduce toxic drug-related deaths and injuries weren’t effectively implemented by the Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions, and the Ministry of Health. The two ministries lead B.C.’s response to the toxic drug emergency, focusing on prevention, harm reduction, treatment and recovery. […]

The suspect associated with a random assault of two two teenage females in Nelson last week was arrested by police Nelson Police said in a recent media release. Nelson Police Department said, with the assistance of the RCMP, identified and arrested the suspect in relation to this file. “Matthew Huber has been charged with one […]

Date Listed: January 6, 2024 Age: born end of June 2023 (best guess) Sex: Female and Male Breed: dmh Tortoishell and dmh black Size: Medium Spayed/Neutered: Yes Location: Pass Creek/Castlegar Contact Name: KAAP Contact Email: contact@kaap.ca Contact Number: 250-365-1004 Adoption applications are required prior to meeting kitties because they are being fostered in our private […]

A leading voice for conservation in southeastern British Columbia said a report shows that the partial clean-up cost of water pollution from coal mines in the East Kootenay will be substantial. A new report commissioned by Wildsight, a non-profit charity that protects biodiversity and encourages sustainable communities in Canada’s Columbia and Rocky Mountain regions, has […]

The Province is taking several early steps to prepare for the wildfire and drought season, including working proactively with local governments and First Nations to help keep people and communities safe and informed. “We’re taking action earlier than ever and preparations for this year’s wildfire season are already well underway,” said Bowinn Ma, Minister of […]