New pot laws could overwhelm B.C. jails
The CBC is reporting that new proposed changes to minimum sentences in the “tough on crime” legislation will overfill the province’s already crowded jails. If passed, the federal government’s new law will mean a six-month minimum sentence for anyone convicted of growing between six and 200 cannabis plants. Growing more than 200 to 500 plants […]
Time to wake up, and hang up, on the road
For those not paying attention on the road, this one is for you. A new campaign has been launched to highlight the seriousness of drivers not paying attention on the roads. A joint effort between the province, local police, ICBC and WorkSafe B.C. was announced to alert people of the hazard distracted drivers cause every […]
John Hart negotiations 'going nowhere': First Nations
The We Wai Kai and Wei Wai Kum Nations confirmed today that negotiations concerning BC Hydro’s proposed $1.3 billion John Hart Generating Station Replacement Project are close to breaking down due to BC Hydro’s failure to table an offer in the ongoing negotiations to resolve aboriginal issues. Failure to arrive at an agreement...
Missing 85 year-old male located deceased in Columbia Valley
On Tuesday, Sept. 20 at approximately 6:30 pm, Columbia Valley Detachment responded to a report of an 85 year-old male from Invermere who was overdue from a trip into the Jumbo Creek area. He drove to the area with his pick up truck to obtain firewood and hunt if the opportunity came up. The male […]
Conservatives REALLY Frighten BC Liberals!
The most interesting thing about those latest radio ads by the BC Liberals is the fact they were done at all … now … more than 18 months (supposedly) before the next provincial election. And there’s an entire website set up just to attack BC Conservative leader John Cummins! Congratulations, John! You’ve now officially made...
Protestors greet Israeli Foreign Minister in Vancouver
On a beautiful Monday night, an emergency demonstration was called by Vancouver residents to protest a talk by the notoriously right-wing Israeli foreign minister, Avigdor Lieberman, at a Jewish Community Centre on 41st Street. The protestors were not there because of their opposition to free speech; rather, they were there to raise awareness to some […]
British Columbia to develop liquefied natural gas industry
A liquefied natural gas (LNG) industry and jobs could be created in B.C. by 2015, starting with the Kitimat liquefied natural gas plant. Presently, the most advanced LNG project is the Kitimat LNG terminal proposed by Apache Canada Ltd., EOG Resources Inc, and Encana Corporation. This terminal is located on Haisla Nation territory. Kitimat LNG […]
Although tot returned home safe, questions linger
The Calgary Herald reports. The town of Sparwood sits in a mountain valley at a sharp turn in Highway 3 in the middle of nothing between the Crowsnest Pass and Fernie. It boasts a grocery store, one decent hotel, an A&W and what was once the world’s largest truck — titled the Terex Titan, the […]
Cougar-human conflict on par with other years: Province
Although this appears to be a busy year for cougar-human conflict, in fact, it is not unusual when compared to other years. Between April 1 and Sept. 7, 2011 – the busiest time of year for cougar sightings – the Ministry of Environment received 1,362 complaints about cougars. By comparison, the ministry received: 1,854 complaints […]
Celebrate all our forests have to offer
In advance of National Forest Week, Sept. 18-24, Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Minister Steve Thomson released the following statement: “As B.C.’s Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations, I’m pleased to celebrate National Forest Week, in this International Year of Forests. “This year’s theme for both National Forest Week and International Year […]
