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Editorial: Kirkup’s Truncheon

by Rossland Telegraph on 09 Oct 2008
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In the world of the sound byte, we may be in danger of losing the meaning of the words ‘argument’ and ‘debate’. The fashion nowadays is for either side in a dispute to stand alone on a (Red) mountain top and loudly declaim the virtues of their own perspective while simultaneously damning their opponents as pathetic, benighted fools. In actuality, the word ‘argument’ should refer to two parties’ attempts to respectfully engage one another on a legitimately disputed topic. Rarely, if ever, is one side on an issue completely right and the other completely wrong.

We Have Seen the Future and it is Paperless

by Rossland Telegraph on 23 Jun 2008
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Here are the facts. The average North American consumes about 120 pounds of paper each year. Rosslanders consume close to a half a million pounds of paper per year: 240 tons of paper and newsprint. If that sounds bad, then hold onto your cardboard coffee cup. It gets worse. Here's a list of the resources that go into our 240 ton millstone: • 480 cords of wood • 26 million gallons of water • 2 500 lbs of sulphur • 84 000 lbs of lime • 69 000 lbs of clay • 280 tons of coal • 26 000 kilowat hours of electricity • a quarter ton of dye and pigment.

COMMENT: Open government isn't about selling access at BC Liberal “power lunches”

by IntegrityBC on 08 Feb 2012
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Margaret MacDiarmid

IntegrityBC chastised the BC Liberals today for leaving the impression that they're selling access to Margaret MacDiarmid, Minister of Labour Citizens' Services and Open Government, through her presence at a $50 a plate Liberal fundraising lunch tomorrow in Surrey.

COMMENT: How to repair Rossland's breached trust, Mr Mayor?

by Andrew Bennett on 08 Feb 2012
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COMMENT: How to repair Rossland's breached trust, Mr Mayor?

Dear Mayor Greg Granstrom,

There hasn't been a revolt. You're still the mayor and, much as the city would benefit from someone new, CAO Victor Kumar is still the CAO. Trust was broken and very bad process was used to achieve a dubious goal, but it's time we moved on.

The BC Liberals and the new prison: Same crap, same people, different motives

by Laila Yuile on 08 Feb 2012
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The BC Liberals and the new prison: Same crap, same people, different motives

One should never underestimate the predictability of stupidity, in particular when it comes to politicians and government – case in point, the BC Liberals…As you heard here first, Christy Clark made the announcement yesterday that the Osoyoos Indian Band has been selected as the party who wins the opportunity to host a new prison here in Beautiful B.C.

IHA offers Castlegarians an apology

by Contributor on 07 Feb 2012
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IHA offers Castlegarians an apology

An open letter to the community of Castlegar;

Interior Health would like to apologize to the residents of Castlegar and area for not properly informing you of the temporary closure of the emergency department last Saturday.

Interior Health has contingency plans in place when facing a service interruption like this, which includes notifying community officials, the public, and the media as soon as possible. Normally, a public service announcement is issued, advising the community of the temporary closure with clear alternatives for people who require care. This did not happen in this case, and for that Interior Health sincerely apologizes.

Old Age Security review a crisis of misinformation

by Alex Atamanenko on 07 Feb 2012
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Old Age Security review a crisis of misinformation

Stephen Harper dropped a bombshell in Switzerland recently, and the repercussions are being felt across Canada.

In his keynote address at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Harper said that Canada needs to find savings in the Old Age Security benefit because our aging population is growing more expensive to service. "Our demographics also constitute a threat to the social programs and services that Canadians cherish," Harper said.

Harper's surprise plan included a proposal to raise the age Canadians can receive the benefit from 65 to 67.

EDITORIAL: What’s a small town newspaper for?

by Adrian Barnes on 02 Feb 2012
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EDITORIAL: What’s a small town newspaper for?

Whew. Dealing with the controversies around the swimming pool issue has been taxing for all parties involved. At times it’s gotten nasty and feelings have been hurt. At such moments, it’s probably inevitable that those involved--reporters and editors, elected officials and city staff--stop and think ‘why am I even bothering to deal with this crap?’

Bow down Canadians, corporations are king

by Murray Dobbin on 01 Feb 2012
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Bow down Canadians, corporations are king

Two recent stories out of Ottawa underline the ongoing political and economic assault on ordinary Canadians. More Canadians are now working for low wages than at any time in decades, continuing a trend that began in the early 1990s, and Stephen Harper has announced major changes to retirement benefits — including delaying Old Age Security (OAS) eligibility to age 67.

Local MP Atamanenko slams Harper's Old Age Security review

by Contributor on 01 Feb 2012
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Local MP Atamanenko slams Harper's Old Age Security review

Alex Atamanenko, MP for BC Southern Interior, is angered by the Harper government's recent announcement that the Conservatives are looking at making changes to the Old Age Security pension. The government claims that the present system is becoming unsustainable because of the aging demographics of Canadians. Harper's surprise plan included a proposal to raise the age a person can start to collect OAS from 65 to 67.

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