Australian politician injured by kangaroo
A kangaroo injured Australian politician Shane Rattenbury in the Australian capital, Canberra, on Thursday. Mr. Rattenbury was taking a morning jog in the Canberra suburb of Ainslie when the kangaroo surprised him, and in the ensuing confrontation, Mr. Rattenbury was scratched several times on the leg. By Mr Rattenbury’s account, the kangaroo was an eastern […]
Trail expansion plan meeting opposition
A regional district director is expressing strong opposition to a boundary expansion plan proposed by the City of Trail, after an agreement was reached last week between Trail and Teck to allow the plan to move forward ( http://trailchampion.com/news/city-and-teck-broker-agreement-massive-expansion-trail-boundaries-24858#.UaU ). “I will always, always be strongly opposed to it,” said Regional District of Kootenay Boundary […]
Coquitlam-Maillardville to get judicial recount with just 35 votes between top two candidates
After the completion of final count in the Coquitlam-Maillardville electoral district for the 40th Provincial General Election, Elections BC will be making an application to the Supreme Court for a judicial recount. A total of 35 votes separate the top two candidates, and under the Election Act, an application for a judicial recount must be […]
Castlegar man arrested for possession/trafficking
A Castlegar man will be facing charges after being arrested Saturday, according to RCMP Cpl Darryl Orr. “On May 25 at 12:25 a.m., members of the Castlegar Crime Reduction Unit (CRU) arrested a 47-year-old male for Possession of Cocaine for the Purpose of Trafficking under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act,” Orr said. “The male […]
Nelson's production of Cabaret most likely to join the 'hit musical' parade
It’s getting so close the cast is beginning to count sleeps. In less than a week the lights will be on high burn for the opening of the hit musical Cabaret is coming to Capitol Theatre May 30-June 1. “Were all getting excited . . . the whole cast is getting excited,” director Pat Henman […]
A few tips to keep wildlife in the wild
It is the time of year when bears come out of hibernation and other wildlife become more active in British Columbia. Those animals that have become conditioned to non-natural food sources, like garbage or composts, will return to communities to help themselves. Hibernating bears cut their metabolic rates in half in order to survive long […]
Kootenay Co-op plans rally against CFIA 'local' definition
The Kootenay Co-op food store is mad as hell and refuse to accept changes by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). Following a recent decision by the CFIA to make changes to the definition of local food, the Nelson-based store is organizing a rally on the front steps of the Kootenay Co-op on Saturday, (June 1) at 1 p.m....
Register now for Bike to Work Week West Kootenays
Get out of the four-wheeler and get on the two-wheeler — don’t forget the helmet — because for those keeping score at home, this week — beginning Monday — across BC is Bike to Work Week. The purpose of the event is to encourage bicycle commuting. The event began in the mid-90s and in 2008, […]
Food for thought: GDS-free bacon curry, quick homemade Garam Masala
Readers couldn't agree on whether they wanted bacon or curry for this week's recipe - so I got creative and came up with a simple bacon curry recipe that met with mixed reviews. I would've preferred it with chicken or shrimp, but my son absolutely loved the bacon in it and said this recipe is a keeper. I also wasn't wild about...
Letter: Passionate plea for city to think again
Dear Editor, You can find various chemical and biological hazards throughout our beautiful community. From the naturally occurring environmental hazards that are prevalent in our area such as Radon gas, to the manmade chemicals that are used in many ways throughout society, we are all exposed to a wide variety of hazards throughout our day. […]
