RDCK seeks restrictions on use of new Nelson transfer station property
The regional district is taking some issue with the new waste transfer station site in Nelson, and will be trying to get restrictions placed on the types of waste management activities the site can undertake. Regional District of Central Kootenay’s (RDCK) Central Resource Recovery Committee has recommended the board of directors ask staff to pursue […]
The West Kootenay Food System: An exciting economic Development Opportunity
After many months of research, interviews and discussion, the much anticipated first step towards what will hopefully become a regional food system alliance for the West Kootenay is now complete. In April of this year, funding and support was secured to carry out research into organizations in Canada and the United States which are seeking […]
Wake up and listen to Occupiers
The amazingly resilient Occupy phenomenon is running up against the same ugly reality that so many social movements have encountered over the past 20 years: There is a world of difference between influence and power. Governments and the corporations they serve have power — that is, the power of money (and the law) to make ...
NDP’s BC caucus pushes for government action on IRS
Members of the federal NDP B.C. Caucus are calling for stronger action by the federal government to protect Canadian citizens affected by a series of measures undertaken by the United States Internal Revenue Service (IRS). According to US law, anyone who was born in the US is required to file US tax returns even though […]
Radon forum in Nelson
It is a radioactive gas that is colourless, odourless and tasteless and it might be hiding in your basement. Radon is formed by the breakdown of uranium, a natural radioactive material found in soil, rock and groundwater especially in the Castlegar and Nelson areas. When radon is released from the ground into the outdoor air, […]
Batty about bats: An unusual luncheon opportunity this week!
This Thursday, November 24th, the Kootenay Association for Science and Technology (KAST) will be offering an Environmental Networking Seminar Luncheon (ENSL) featuring a presentation on state-of-the-art bat research by Dr. Cori Lausen at the Trail campus of Selkirk College. Lausen will be providing a glimpse into her unique world – 18 years of bat research […]
OP/ED: MP decries Canadian contracting of 'Blackwater' mercenaries
We often hear stories in the press about mercenary armies in which soldiers-for-hire do the dirty work of various governments around the world. One such group is Xe Services,which was originally foundedby former US Special Forces SEAL Erik Prince, under the name of Blackwater. This private mercenary company was first contracted by the American government in […]
MP warns of Passport Canada changes
Southern Interior MP Alex Atamanenko is warning residents that passport requirements for children are changing – and they’re changing soon. “As of Dec. 1, Passport Canada will be requiring that applications for children under 16 years of age be accompanied by further proof of parentage documentation,” said Atamanenko. “I want to remind constituents of […]
Canadian youth delegation releases policy requests delivered to Canadian government
As youth from across Canada prepare to depart for Durban, South Africa to participate in the next round of United Nations Climate Negotiations they have released a list of five policy changes submitted to the Canadian Delegation. "These requests represent five things that Canada could do immediately to stop being part of the...
Ring out the old bulbs, ring in the new: Rossland residents invited to free holiday light exchange
As part of the Rossland Energy Diet, FortisBC is helping to brighten the holidays and save residents electricity by providing CFL bulbs and strings of LED holiday lights. “FortisBC is welcoming winter with a light bulb and holiday light exchange for all Rossland residents and a contractor meet ‘n greet for Rossland Energy Diet participants,” […]
