Column: To turn away from a sixth mass extinction
Paradigm shift needed to address climate change, biodiversity loss Much of the focus in trying to address climate breakdown is rightly on reducing emissions from burning gas, oil and coal. But an equally critical part of the equation is halting and reversing rampant destruction of the natural world. Whether or not you believe our planet […]
Column: Brain, consciousness, soul
Experiment: take human brain, add consciousness, stir “We are not human beings having a spiritual experience. We are spiritual beings having a human experience.” — Pierre Teilhard de Chardin This column is a far stretch from my columns on history or culture, I admit. Be forewarned, I’m playing with ideas, not establishing facts, about consciousness […]
DrivesmartBC: Where to Stop for a Stop Sign
Would you believe me if I told you that the positioning of a stop sign at an intersection has nothing to do with where you must stop? Yes, the sign tells you that you must stop, but the markings on the roadway, or lack of them, tell you where the stop has to take place. […]
Fire badly damages Columbia Gardens Winery tasting room
A structure fire has done extensive damage to a log structure at the Columbia Gardens Winery early Saturday afternoon, according to Kootenay Boundary Regional Fire Rescue Chief Dan Derby. He said 13 firefighters responded to a call at 9430 Station Road that came in at 12:04 p.m. Crews arrived on scene at 12:16 p.m. and […]
At least 192 British Columbians lost to toxic drugs in July 2024
Updated reporting from the BC Coroners Service about unregulated drug toxicity deaths indicates at least 192 people died in July 2024. Between January 2024 and July 2024, 1,365 lives were lost to drug toxicity, according to preliminary data. “Unregulated toxic drugs continue to cause more loss of life in British Columbia than homicides, motor-vehicle incidents, suicides and […]
Newsletter from MLA/Minister Katrine Conroy
Last week I had the honour to cut the ribbon at the opening of The Confluence Castlegar. It is so exciting that this Passive House certified, Mass Timber building, which will operate with 85% reduced emissions is now open for events, office space, and welcoming visitors from around the world!! Thank you to Tammy Verigin-Burk who made […]
BC United Leader suspends campaign, puts support behind BC Conservatives
BC United Leader Kevin Falcon dropped a bombshell Wednesday, moving to suspend his party’s campaign in the upcoming fall election. The deal will see United Leader Falcon suspend his campaign with rumours that MLAs Ian Paton, Peter Milobar and Tom Shypitka, of Cranbrook, will run for the Conservatives, as well as Vancouver-Langara candidate Jaime Stein. […]
Virtual information session set for Columbia River Treaty agreement-in-principle
The provincial government’s Columbia River Treaty team will host a public virtual information session about the recent agreement-in-principle (AIP) reached between Canada and the United States to modernize the Columbia River Treaty. The virtual information session will be held on Sept. 17, 2024, from 6-7:30 p.m. (Pacific time) and 7-8:30 p.m. (Mountain time). Members of […]
RDKB Ignites FireSmart Savings with New Rebate Program
The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB) has announced the launch of its Residential FireSmart Rebate Program, providing an incredible opportunity for residents to enhance the wildfire resiliency of their homes and communities. This initiative is the latest addition to the RDKB’s ongoing efforts to promote FireSmart practices, reinforcing the district’s commitment to wildfire mitigation. […]
Castlegar PGA team headed to Canadian National Championship
Wayne Tamelin, Scott Podovelnikoff, Wendy Podovelnikoff, Scott Minor and PGA Pro Scott Merriam will now have the opportunity to win a Canadian National Championship. The team from Castlegar travelled to Cranbrook to win the British Columbia East RBC PGA Scramble Regional Final last week hosted at St. Eugene Golf Resort. The group finished ahead of 19 […]