Atamanenko faces off against Biotech lobby over seed bill
The massive Biotech lobby has spent nine months and hundreds of thousands of dollars fighting against New Democrat Agriculture Critic Alex Atamanenko’s seed bill. “The amount of muscle flexing by big biotech against my simple bill has just been over the top,” said Atamanenko. “I am amazed that over 40 industry lobbyists – hired by […]
Cut reduced for tree farm licence near Valhalla Provincial Park
Wildlife habitat and old growth management have forced the Province to reduce the allowable annual cut for Tree Farm Licence 23 west of Valhalla Provincial Park by over 53,000 cubic metres, said deputy chief forester Melanie Boyce Tuesday. The previous allowable annual cut for the licence, held by International Forest Products Ltd., was 680,000 cubic […]
Recycling is for the birds
It’s a time-honoured tradition with a twist. Along with the usual fund-raising activities at Beaks, there is a new way to raise money that benefits the environment as well. Beaks is tackling the growing problem of electronic waste and literally turning trash into cash. Beaks is joining Think Recycle, a program which gathers used print […]
Former director sends letters to RDCK for new referendum
By Timothy Schafer, The Nelson Daily A call for another referendum on the vote for library service in Area F was dismissed Thursday by regional district Area F’s current director. Ron Mickel said despite a “stack” of six letters and printed emails from former regional district director Al Dawson, in opposition of the area’s narrow […]
Search for Owen Rooney gains momentum with reported sightings
The search for missing Australian man, Owen Rooney, has been extended to Vancouver Island after possible sightings. One incident in Nanaimo occurred on Nov. 5 but was not reported to police until one week later. The adult female caller told police she saw a news report that same night and decided after watching it that […]
A new 4-H Club is starting up in the Kootenay region
The West Kootenay 4-H Community Club will get things kicked off for the 2011 year, starting in January, for youth of ages nine to19 years old who are interested in food and agriculture. Sonja Seher will be hosting an information session on Tuesday, Dec. 7 at 7:30 p.m. at the Selkirk College Castlegar Campus for anyone interested...
Uphill marijuana grow operation set to harvest busted by police
The Nelson Daily staff A sizable marijuana grow operation has been unearthed in an Uphill neighbourhood. Nelson Police Department officers have busted a marijuana grow operation in the basement of an Uphill home, with three people facing charges after 90 plants in full bloom were seized by police. According to police, the...
Jersey Emerald Mine could create 90 jobs: consultant
By Timothy Schafer, The Nelson Daily At least 90 jobs and $7 million annually in salaries will be injected into the region if the Jersey Emerald mine south of Salmo gets off the ground, the consultant for the tungsten mining project said Thursday. Ed Lawrence told the Regional District of Central Kootenay board of directors...
Ministry’s refusal to disclose sea lice data threatens freedom of information, say environmentalists
The Ministry of Agriculture and Lands’ continued refusal to disclose sea lice infestation data could set a dangerous precedent for future public information requests, environmental groups argue in a submission filed today to B.C.’s information commissioner. In March 2010, after six years of drawn-out proceedings, the commissioner ruled that the ministry could not conceal 2002-03 fish […]
ATAMANENKO: Home heating costs: make or break
When I think of winter coming, I imagine cosy weekends filled with children’s laughter and hot chocolate shared in the warm glow of a living room. But for too many people here in the BC Southern Interior, that first snowfall may feel a little more ominous. For some of our friends and neighbours—maybe even your […]
