B.C. families pay less at the pharmacy
British Columbians will soon notice they are paying less for many of the generic prescription drugs they need for their health. Starting April 1, a new drug pricing regulation will reduce the price of generic drugs to 25 per cent of the brand name price, from the current rate of 35 per cent of the brand name price. The price...
BC Utilities Commission Hearings: Smart Meters, Safe or Harmful?
By Suzy Hamilton, The Nelson Daily The world’s leading health officials do not agree on whether Smart Meters are good or bad for your health. That was a dominant theme among interveners at a two week BC Utilities Commission hearing March 4-15 into Fortis BC’s application to install 115,000 Smart Meters in their coverage area. […]
RDCK prepares for changes in medical marijuana grow ops
By Suzy Hamilton, The Nelson Daily There may be more problems than meets the high when Health Canada finally decides how medical marijuana grow ops (MMGOs) will be licensed, where the farms can be located and how big they can be. New regulations by Health Canada will prohibit MMGOs in residential dwellings. Currently medical marijuana […]
Ticks are back! It’s time to take precautions
An early start to warm spring weather means many of us are getting out and enjoying the great outdoors. The warm weather also brings out ticks, small bugs that bite and feed on the blood of humans and animals and can sometimes transmit disease. Ticks are most often found in tall grass and wooded areas. Fortunately, there are...
OP/ED: Local MP less-than-pleased with federal budget
Local NDP MP Alex Atamanenko says that, with the exception of a small business tax credit, the Conservative budget falls short of delivering results for people here in rural B.C. “The government promised to focus on jobs but has not introduced any new measures to create meaningful employment. It is good that skills training is […]
Community has a hand in hiring two new doctors for Kaslo Victorian Community Health Centre
By Suzy Hamilton, The Nelson Daily Kaslo Victorian Community Health Centre will maintain 24/7 emergency care by replacing two doctors who begin work April 1. And both the mayor and Interior Health are hoping that a fresh start and a collaborative approach in the future will ensure long term and consistent health care for Kaslo. […]
Seedy Sunday means it must be spring...
“Seed is the source of life and the first link in the food chain. Control over seed means a control over our lives, our food and our freedom.” Physicist and activist Vandana Shiva It’s time to dust off the gardening equipment and start planning your crops for this year! Rossland REAL Food’s annual Seedy Sunday and Interact...
Regional Hospital Board tucks away $2 Million as taxpayers foot the bill
By Suzy Hamilton, The Nelson Daily Homeowner taxes in the West Kootenay will be going up slightly to put $2 million in a reserve fund in the 2013 West Kootenay-Boundary Regional Hospital District (WKBRHD) budget passed February 27. The money is being set aside for emergencies or possibly a new facility in the West Kootenay, […]
In Winter Wonder time mittens are a must—and a magnifying glass, too
It’s Winter Wonder time! Primary students all over the snowy Columbia Basin are learning about how plants and animals adapt to winter. Kids take a magical journey to discover the natural world in winter through these walking field trips, which occur in and around their schoolyards and neighbourhoods. Exploring snow crystals...
BC Government unveils new CareCard
British Columbians can now replace their CareCard with the new BC Services Card. “Starting today, the old CareCard will be replaced by the BC Services Card, a highly secure form of identification,” said Health Minister Margaret MacDiarmid. “This new card will be a secure piece of photo identification with many anti-fraud and security features including […]
