Colombia: Outrage at conservative politician over remarks about rape and abortion
On Tuesday October 11, Conservative politician Enrique Gómez Hurtado [es] surprised a lot of Colombians when he expressed his controversial stance on abortion during an interview on La W, an influential morning radio show broadcast nationally on W Radio. Gómez, 84, is the youngest son of former President Laureano Gómez (tenure...
'Fascinating' and 'provocative' research examines genetic elements of bipolar, schizophrenia
Last week, Nature Genetics carried twin studies into the genetics of bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. This special report examines the month's research into the illnesses in detail, with Wikinews obtaining comment from experts based in Australia, the United States, and the United Kingdom ahead of the U.S. Mental Illness ...
Cold La Nina winter forecast for B.C. and the West Kootenay
A very cold winter is in store for B.C. and Alberta, but it is far from clear if that means as much snow as the province saw last year, the CBC reports. The winter could be one of the top three coldest winters in the past 20 years for B.C., according to the long term […]
Fall yard clean-up: What to do with those invasive plants?
With winter on its way, it is that time of year again when we begin cleaning up our yards and disposing of unwanted plant material. So what to do with those invasive plants? Invasive plant disposal can pose a problem. If not properly done, some invasive plants will continue to grow and set seed despite […]
Film screener gives primer and precursor to Occupy Nelson this Saturday
How did we get into this mess? SelfDesign High BYOP Film Series presents Inside Job screening and fundraiser in support of the Occupy Wall Street movement. The film Inside Job explains in detail the series of events that led up to the global financial crisis of 2008, which cost over $20 trillion dollars, and caused millions...
Chaos kicks off annual literary competition
There is chaos in the literary community. The Kootenay Literary Competition is now open and the theme this year for the adult competition is “chaos” in all its forms. This annual writing event is open to all writers in the entire Kootenay region. This year there will two distinct competitions: one for adults and another […]
ELECTRIC GRAPEVINE: Overthink different
After the terribly sad departure of Steve Jobs this week I find myself articulating the undeniable impact of the man. On a marketing level alone I’ve often said he and Apple are far and away the best on the planet and while I’m surprised how much I’m affected by his passing, I am also surprised […]
Open fires permitted across the West Kootenay
Burn away, all open fires are now permitted are now permitted in the West Kootenay due to a decreased risk of wildfires. Category three fires are now permitted, which burn material larger than two metres in height or three metres in width, stubble or grass over more than 2,000 square metres, or more than two […]
Whitewater pass holders receive benefits on the other side of the border
Nelson’s favourite ski destination now has a twin across the U.S. border. Whitewater Ski Resort recently adopted Schweitzer Mountain Resort — located in the rugged Selkirk Mountains of the northern Idaho panhandle — as its sister resort. Pass holders at each resort will now receive discounts at their sister mountain. Schweitzer and Whitewater are located […]
Assembly of First Nations Withdraws from BC Missing Women's Commission of Inquiry
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo announced Tuesday the Assembly of First Nations will be withdrawing from the B.C. Missing Women’s Commission of Inquiry, citing limitations of the Inquiry itself and an imbalance and inequity in legal resources made available to the parties. “The Assembly of First Nations is no longer […]
