OPINION: Media Failing Citizens on Corporate Rights Deals
The Trudeau government is hell-bent on ratifying two massive investment agreements -- the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) and Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) -- that will radically undermine Canadian democracy. Yet very few Canadians are informed about these deals because our mainstream media has been so...
BC government announces contingency plans in place during Canada Post disruption
Arrangements are being made to ensure that British Columbians continue to receive cheques and critical documents in the event of a Canada Post labour disruption. British Columbians who receive government funds by direct deposit will not be affected by the labour action and will continue to receive their payments. For those ...
UPDATED: Lockout deadline looms as two sides fail to agree on 30-day cooling off truce
It's appears the country is headed for a disruption in the mail service. Canada Post is set to lock out members of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers Monday at midnight after the two sides failed to reach an agreement on how to keep bargaining. Earlier Friday, CUPW requested a 30-day cooking off period to allow the two sides...
(Opinion) CITIZENS SPEAK OUT ON CLIMATE CHANGE
Rossland's "Climate Action Town Hall" meeting on July 4 saw a room full of concerned people at the Prestige Mountain Resort posing suggestions on how Canada should address climate change. Richard Cannings, Member of Parliament for South Okanagan-West Kootenay, noted, "We are not here to debate climate change. That debate...
Canada Post raises ante in high-stakes poker game with Canadian Union of Postal Workers
In a media release posted on its website Tuesday, Canada Post said it as notified the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) that it will be changing the terms and conditions of employment for all employees represented by the union starting Friday, July 8, 2016. Canada Post said the reason is the uncertainty caused by the ...
Opinion: Questioning 'Progress' in the form of LNG Development
BC Premier Christy Clark famously denounced environmental activists as "the forces of NO," and proudly aligned herself with "the forces of YES" for industrial development, and in particular, the Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) industry and the LNG projects her government is pushing -- along with the Site C dam to provide power ...
Imagine Kootenay Wins Top Honours in BC Economic Development Awards
Imagine Kootenay (IK) was awarded the top honour for marketing and innovation in the province last week by the BC Economic Development Association. The IK partnership and imaginekootenay.com website was recognized for their website and program branding work at the BC Economic Development Association Summit in Vancouver on...
COLUMN: Some Lessons To Learn From Australia
South Australia sets an example for the country and the world First-time visitors to Australia are often drawn to the big city attractions of Sydney and Melbourne or the fabulous beaches of Queensland’s Gold Coast. I’ve always had a soft spot for Adelaide in South Australia, a city built more on a human scale, where downtown...
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One of the worst things for an active person is to be injured and not be able to exercise or someone living with chronic pain. It affects every aspect of your life. Many patients use over the counter pain medications to try and manage their on-going swelling, pain or inflammation. I’d like to tell you about a treatment that...
Trail gets almost $1.2 mill to expand airport
The Government of British Columbia is providing $1.18 million in B.C. Air Access Program funding to support infrastructure improvements at Trail Regional Airport, announced Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Todd Stone. "Throughout B.C., airports serve as a vital transportation link and a lifeline for the many...
