End prohibition of marijuana, say B.C. mayors
Tax and regulate say B.C. mayors calling for the end of prohibition of marijuana to lower violence in their communities. Grand Forks mayor Brian Taylor joined his voice to the call that came out last week from the eight mayors of Vancouver, Burnaby, North Vancouver City, Vernon, Armstrong, Enderby, Lake Country and Metchosin. The joint […]
Saturday's big for moon watchers
Saturday promises to be a big day for nighttime sky watchers as full moon will be the brightest this year. Dubbed the “super moon,” the phenomenon occurs when a full moon reaches its closest point to the earth, making it appear larger than usual. A super moon happens every 14 months, when the full moon […]
Ancient Musqueam Marpole village site must be protected from further desecration
First Nations Summit leaders are speaking out in support of the Musqueam Nation in their continuing fight to protect the remains of their ancestors located on the former Musqueam village site C̓əsnaʔəm, now known as the Marpole Midden. The Musqueam Nation has been engaged in discussions with the City of Vancouver and the ...
Australian billionaire announces replica Titanic
Australian billionaire mining magnate Clive Palmer has announced plans to build a fleet of luxury cruise ships, including a replica of the famous RMS Titanic. Palmer has announced his new company Blue Star Line Pty Ltd has commissioned a close replica of the Titanic from CSC Jinling Shipyard in China. Construction would...
Llama drama - police, fire, council members and residents halt llama's scenic tour of city
Police, fire, two city councillors and a group of residents (a total of as many as 15 people) mobilized this morning to recapture an escaped llama – that’s right, a llama. Cocoa the llama led authorities on a merry chase through the city this morning that lasted several hours and spanned several sections of the […]
LETTER: Help find Madison Scott
Dear Editor Re: 20 year old Madison Scott still missing as anniversary date approaches Unbelievably, my 20 year old niece, Madison Scott, remains missing after mysteriously disappearing on Saturday, May 28, 2011, from the Hogsback Lake forestry campsite 25 kms south of Vanderhoof, one hour west of Prince George. She was...
Author Grant Lawrence reads to appreciative audience in Grand Forks
Grant Lawrence, author of the award-winning book Adventures in Solitude: What Not to Wear to a Nude Potluck and other stories from Desolation Sound, read to an engaged audience of more than 50 CBC fans, avid readers and coastal travellers during his appearance at the Grand Forks and District Public Library, Tuesday, April 24. Lawrence’s […]
Province announces changes to motorcycle laws to boost rider and passenger safety
The Province is getting tough on riders who like to use novelty helmets by introducing new motorcycle safety regulations that requires all riders to wear protective headgear that meets international safety standards. “While B.C. already has mandatory helmet and seating laws, these new standards provide even more guidance to help riders — who are more […]
Is Your Body Acidic, Alkaline or Both- Part 2
Controlling the pH is simple. For four days test every urination with a indicator paper which show the pH values between 4.0-7.5. (These you can buy at your friendly compounding pharmacy in Nelson or Fruitvale). If the value shows repeatedly below pH 6.2 or when it constantly lies around pH 5- danger exists. You should […]
B.C. government forced to defend uranium mining settlement
Recently released court documents suggest the B.C. Liberal government may have overpaid millions of taxpayers’ money to settle a claim from Boss Power Corp. for their Beaverdell uranium mining project. The documents, released to the New Democrats (NDP) and energy and mines critic John Horgan, show three independent evaluations on the valuation of the claim […]
