OP/ED: Beware the dangers of VD (Valentine's Day)
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, it’s gotten me thinking about love, and sex, and all sorts of gushy sweetheart stuff that you see in romantic comedies. You know, like, midnight phone calls, flowers, and how new couples just can’t keep their hands off each other … anyway, as I was reminiscing over all […]
International man hunt ends with capture near Nelson
Canada Border Service agents at a land crossing near Nelson, BC put an end to a man-hunt which crossed the northern Canada/US border. John Peter Ollivier, 45, of Ketchikan, Alaska, is alleged to have been responsible for a rash of break & enters in Alaska before stealing a boat and crossing the marine border into […]
COMMENT: The Asia-Pacific Parliamentary Forum, Part 1
I had the opportunity in January to represent our country at the Asia-Pacific Parliamentary Forum (APPF) in Vladivostok, Russia. This was the 21st annual Forum which hosted over three hundred parliamentarians from 23 APPF member states as well as representatives from other countries, the UN and other world organizations. Our...
Hawks sweep Leafs to tighten up Murdoch Divison race
The Nelson Leafs stay in the luxury Murdoch Division penthouse suite officially ended Saturday night. And if the Green and White don’t right this ship in a hurry the living arrangements will only get worse. Dan Holland scored twice to lead Beaver Valley to a 5-3 Kootenay International Junior Hockey League victory over the Leafs […]
Living faithfully?
What does living faithfully mean? In my context, it means living faithfully to my understanding of God's call in the world. 'Call' being a pull into realizing there is much more than 'me' involved in the warp and woof of the universe. There are connections in many realms. Connections to the Divine Light pervading all Creation....
Selkirk College introduces new five year strategic plan
As part of the launch of their new website, Selkirk College has released their new five year strategic plan that outlines Selkirk’s aspirations for development and renewal in a rapidly changing and complex post secondary sector in BC and across the world. The plan describes a renewed mission and vision for the institution and...
Interfor's purchase of Springer Creek wood supply gives unionized workers partial severance
By Suzy Hamilton, The Nelson Daily A deal is pending for International Forest Products, Ltd (Interfor) to acquire Springer Creek’s wood supply which means the mill’s unionized workers would have some cash in their pockets. An overwhelming majority of United Steelworkers Local 1-405 signed a memorandum of settlement January 3 that they would accept 75 […]
Ceiling damage closes Aquatic Centre for extensive period of time
Regional District of Central Kootenay staff has confirmed the Nelson and District Community Complex pool will be closed for an extensive period of time after a portion of the ceiling fell into the pool area during an aqua fit class Monday. Regional District staff made the announcement at a media conference Wednesday afternoon. “Our initial […]
A Smart Meter bombshell?
Surrey-Whiterock MLA Gordon Hogg’s office just released information that is being welcomed by the many thousands of British Columbians opposed to the forced installation of wireless smart meters. Mr. Hogg’s office reports that last Wednesday, Energy Minister Rich Coleman advised that individual home owners who continue to...
Two killed in Slocan car crash
Two people have died after a car accident north of Slocan City last night, according to West Kootenay Traffic Services Cpl. John Ferguson. “At approximately 7:30 p.m., the Slocan Lake RCMP Detachment and West Kootenay Traffic Services attended a single car fatality on Highway 6, north of Slocan City in the bluff area,” he said. “A […]
