Free Virtual RAFT Employment Program: May 25—June 25
In response to COVID-19, Kootenay Career Developmenrt Society is offering our free, five-week employment program in a virtual setting! ' Job seekers can gain skills and connect with others from the comfort of their own homes. Our program offers a supportive, fun and inspiring environment focussed on job readiness for the...
The watch begins as higher flows expected in Kettle River system through the weekend
In a media release Thursday, the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary said the watch continues of rivers as they move toward peak flows anywhere from seven to ten days from now, depending upon weather. The Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) is activated to Level 2, with a Freshet Advanced Planning Team dedicated fulltime to...
Accusations and questions: Fletcher Quince challenges Kathy Moore to answer publicly
Fletcher Quince sent Mayor Kathy Moore a lengthy e-mail, published it on Rossland Bhubble as well, and asked that she respond publicly. Moore decided the Rossland Telegraph would be an appropriate forum to make her answers public, and submitted the document including Fletcher’s questions and her answers. The editor agreed...
Road Kings Queen City Cruise run over by COVID-19
Add the Nelson Queen City Cruise as the latest event in Nelson to be run over by COVID-19 pandemic. Nelson Road Kings president Marcello Piro made the announcement Wednesday that the scheduled 2020 show set for September 11-12 in Nelson has also been cancelled. “Unfortunately, as a result of COVID-19, so many things have changed […]
Time to end profit-making in seniors’ care
By Andrew Longhurst and Kendra Strauss, from “Policy Notes” via the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives The coronavirus pandemic has shone a light on serious problems in Canada’s seniors’ care system, as nursing homes quickly became the epicenters of the outbreak. These problems are not only due to the greater vulnerability...
Share your experience of COVID-19 to better inform health care planning.
In light of the coronavirus outbreak leading to the current COVID-19 pandemic, a UBC research team in partnership with the BC Rural Health Network has created a brief, anonymous survey to learn from rural and remote BC communities about their experiences and responses to COVID-19. We will use the findings to understand rural...
Op/Ed: The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, socioeconomic rights and the COVID-19 pandemic
By Marie-Hélène Dubé, via The Broadbent Institute As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, many restrictions have been placed on fundamental rights and freedoms guaranteed by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. In response, serious warnings have rightfully emerged regarding the necessity of safeguarding these freedoms...
Take a pew -- and own a piece of Rossland’s history
St Andrew’s United Church in Rossland is selling dozens of its pews from the 1950s ahead of its $344,000 renovation project. The landmark heritage building at the corner of Queen Street and 1st Avenue in Rossland hasn’t been solely a place of worship since Seven Summits Centre for Learning (7S) moved in seven years ago and...
Column: The coming struggle over 'normal'
The coming struggle over ‘Normal’: when pandemic lessons are erased, forgotten, or falsified – what is to be done? There’s something that I’m watching, means a lot to me. It’s coming for me darling, no matter where I go. Its duty is to harm me, my duty is to know. -- Leonard Cohen, Banjo Writing about it Are you tired...
Canada Post warns of delivery delays due to 'Christmas-level parcel volumes'
With many Canadians isolating at home and shopping more online, Canada Post is now processing and delivering parcels at levels only experienced during the busiest weeks of the Christmas season. We are working hard to respond in a responsible manner, putting the safety of our people, and the communities we serve, first. Canada...
