Impaired crashing into 'Report Impaired Drivers' sign caught by police
On Thursday, March 21 2024, at approximately 9:55 p.m., the West Shore RCMP on Vancouver Island said in a media release that officers responded to a report of a Dodge Ram pick up truck crashing into a street sign near Craigflower Road and Admirals Road in View Royal. RCMP said that a witness advised police […]
RCMP Irony: Police catch impaired driver who crashed into 'Report Impaired Drivers' sign
On March 21 at approximately 9:55 p.m., the West Shore RCMP responded to a report of a Dodge Ram pick up truck crashing into a street sign near Craigflower Rd and Admirals Rd in View Royal. A witness advised police the truck was going at a high rate of speed when it rode up onto […]
Bellamy Brothers w/ Son of John - The Bailey
The Legendary Bellamy Brothers bring their Love Still Flows Western Canadian Tour to The Charles Bailey Theatre in Trail, B.C. Apr.30, 2024, wirh special Guests from Castlegar. B.C. Multi B.C.C.M.A. Nominee’s Son of John. www.sonofjohnmusic.com The Brothers David and Howard garner 10 No.1 Hit’s and 25 Top.10 singles like Hippie Song, Let Your Love Flow and […]
OP/ED: FROM THE HILL: Fighting for you
Fighting for you – Its an expression that has made its way into some of my columns and not one I particularly like given that one of my key motivations for entering politics was to bring people together; to work together across party lines to make real changes to make lives better. Still, the sentiment […]
Weekly newsletter from MLA/Minister Conroy
March is kidney health month! This week I met with Castlegar Sunrise Rotary Club members including Gwen Chernenkoff to chat about the The Kidney Foundation of Canada Walk. As a living donor I know first hand just how much this walk raises funds that directly support families. It was fabulous to share my mine and my […]
Sale of Black Press completed; to remain Canadian-controlled
The newspaper company which owns the Nelson Star will remain a Canadian-controlled news network, after it was announced Black Press Media completed its sale. On Monday (March 25) the sale was announced — to the ownership group including Canadian institutional investors Canso Investment Counsel and Deans Knight Capital Management, as well as media company Carpenter […]
Selkirk College kicks open doors to accessible housing at Silver King Campus
Meeting the needs of students and the community, Selkirk College has added a housing option on Nelson’s Silver King Campus that will elevate opportunities for future learners. With the new-home smell still fresh, students started moving into the 36-bed housing facility in mid-March. An exciting addition to the 60-year-old campus, the housing option includes fully […]
Letter on Rossland's proposed Short-Term Rental bylaw
The letter below is by Mike Maturo, who served as Rossland’s Manager of Planning and Development Services from May 2007 – September 2013. Dear Mayor/Council, Two minutes at the March 11, 2024 Public Hearing does not allow enough time to unpack Bylaw 2828 and all of its potential negative impacts. Here’s a synopsis of what […]
COLUMN: Facts about methane (AKA 'natural' gas)
Global greenhouse gas emissions and temperatures are rising, causing more extreme and unpredictable weather and inflating costs for everything from food to health care. Meanwhile, the fossil fuel industry — largely responsible for the greatest crisis facing humanity — continues to rake in record profits. Oil executives want to keep it that way. For decades, […]
Two harm reduction programs not effectively implemented, audits find
B.C.’s auditor general has found that two provincial harm reduction programs that work to reduce toxic drug-related deaths and injuries weren’t effectively implemented by the Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions, and the Ministry of Health. The two ministries lead B.C.’s response to the toxic drug emergency, focusing on prevention, harm reduction, treatment and recovery. […]
