LETTER: Gilpin grasslands need protection not for quad use
It was upsetting to read the current description of the Gilpin Grasslands as a recreation area by the Grand Forks Quad Bike Club. Gilpin is an extremely important wildlife ecosystem, a point validated by three provincial governments and two land conservancies, all who have left an important footprint on Gilpin. The grassland...
RDCK seeks community input on future of parks and rec
The Regional District of Central Kootenay, reflecting the wishes of residents in the community want to find out what types of changes residents would like to see in parks and recreation. The RDCK is hoping to get the necessary feedback to improve the Nelson and District Parks & Recreation Master Plan by hosting the Master […]
Province changes course after First Nations reject environmental review changes
The provincial government was in scramble mode following recently-announced changes to the Reviewable Projects Regulations that got rid of environmental assessments for ski resorts and natural gas plants, after a massive First Nations rejection of the move last week. Made with no public consultation or debate in the legislature through an order in council, the […]
Trail RCMP report man who left KBRH against doctors orders located late Saturday night
RCMP has good news in the case of a man who left the Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital Saturday afternoon against doctors orders. Trail RCMP report that Alex Willness, 19, was found late Saturday night in the Trail area. Willness had left the hospital early Saturday afternoon. Trail RCMP released a bulletin to local media...
SD 20 Superintendent open letter to parents regarding strike action
Dear Parents, guardians and students: Late on Thursday, April 17, 2014 the British Columbia Teachers’ Federation (BCTF) gave formal strike notice to school districts across the province of BC. Starting on Wednesday, April 23rd, teachers will not be performing some of their regular duties. The purpose of this letter is to give...
Police report missing 28-year-old Tyler Sheriff located
Nelson RCMP are pleased to report that a 28-year-old man missing since Wednesday (April 16) has been found. Tyler Sheriff was located on Friday evening (April 18). Sheriff was last seen Wednesday hitchhiking east at the Highway 3A/6 Junction at South Slocan. Police would like to thank the public for their assistance and tips...
RCMP need public help in locating Slocan Park's Elena Popoff
Slocan Park RCMP are asking for public assistance in finding a woman missing since Tuesday (April 15). Elena Popoff, 64 has not bee seen or heard from since being confirmed to be in the Trail area Tuesday. Slocan Park RCMP said Popoff attended some appointments in the Silver City but has not returned home. RCMP added Popoff...
35-yr-old Dutch national facing at least five charges in connection with suicide of BC's Amanda Todd
In a live press conference Thursday, Coquitlam RCMP confirmed what Dutch media had already reported: that a 35-year-old man has been charged in connection with the abuse, bullying and victimization that ultimately led to the suicide of 15-year-old BC resident Amanda Todd. According to Dutch media reports, the man is facing ...
LETTER: Why Teachers May Be Forced Into Job Action
Like all of you, teachers only want the best for their students. Despite bargaining for more than a year with the government there has been little progress made at the negotiating table. We have been waiting, very patiently, for the government to provide the necessary funding required for us to move forward in achieving a...
CAMRA calls for better beer legislation
Despite the growing popularity of craft beer in British Columbia, many consumers are still being left in the dark when it comes to knowing exactly what’s in their glass and a local consumer advocacy group is asking them to make a fuss about it. A letter was sent earlier this morning by the Campaign for Real Ale Society of ...