I am often asked the question, "How do you like Victoria?" Well, Victoria is a beautiful city and I enjoy my time there, but MLAs have a range of responsibilities that also bring us to different regions of the province. As a member of two parliamentary committees, I attend meetings with MLAs from both parties. In addition to...

Selkirk College celebrated cultures from around the world last month at its 18th Annual Intercultural Fair. In conjunction with Canada's International Education Week (November 18 to 22), the lively event at The Pit on the Castlegar Campus brought together students in a sharing of cultures on November 21. Selkirk College has...

The war of word continues to be exchanged between the two sides in the labour dispute at FortisBC. The locked out International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers 213 said in press release FortisBC has saved $7 Million from not paying wages and should not be granted an increase to raise rates by the BC Utilities Commission. ...

As if Monday's meeting SD8 Board of Education at 6:30 p.m. in the Nelson Board Room of the Kootenay Lake School Board wasn't important enough, trustee decisions may be even more concerning to parents of students in District 8 after a decision by three CUPE locals in the Okanagan to issue 72-hour strike notice. Potential job...

The Nelson Police Department/RCMP holiday Check Stop Program officially begins Friday (November 29).   While it's not a good idea to drive at anytime after having a few drinks, during the Christmas season is definitely a "no-no" as Nelson Police will be targeting impaired driving and other types of high risk driving behavior....

High school students from around the region will have the opportunity to get a taste for the wide array of trades pathways available at Selkirk College. On Dec. 6, Selkirk College is hosting Made for Trades. The event will provide students in Grades 11 and 12 the chance to get hands-on experience and explore career directions...

In the high-octane world of mountain snowmobiling, it takes a lot to get the attention of riders. Images of gravity-defying climbs, steep descents and massive jumps are common, as snowmobiles get increasingly powerful and nimble. These machines allow anyone, no matter their experience, to access complex alpine terrain. High...

December marks important deadlines for customers who want to get money back when they make energy-saving home improvements. More than 1,500 customers have signed up for the popular Okanagan and Kootenay Energy Diet programs, and are now poised to take advantage of rebates. For those who haven’t signed up yet, it’s time to...

High school students from around the region will have the opportunity to get a taste for the wide array of trades pathways available at Selkirk College. On Friday, December 6th, Selkirk College is hosting Made for Trades. The event will provide students in Grades 11 and 12 the chance to get hands-on experience and explore...

Retirement security is one of the most pressing economic issues facing Canadian families today. As many as 5.8 million Canadians - nearly a third of our work force - are facing a steep decline in their standard of living upon retirement.  For many young Canadians, the situation is even more dire. Without real action now to ...