Issues

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.

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.

Aboriginal education has never looked better in Boundary School District 51 (SD51).

With aboriginal student graduation rates at an all time high, a diverse selection of aboriginal education programs in place and more to come, SD51 and the Boundary Aboriginal Education Council is looking ahead to signing a new agreement this coming June.

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?’