Water -- increasingly precious.  Don't “drain the swamp”! As climate change shrinks the glaciers that feed our major rivers,  and changes patterns of precipitation that feed smaller streams and groundwater, our water supply becomes increasingly precarious – and precious. Wetlands the world over...

This morning, I received a message from the BC Government and became nearly incoherent with anger. I sent the following hastily-composed letter to the Premier and the relevant ministers: Dear BC Government: Your message about the fifth anniversary of the Tsilhqot'in Decision sparked rage in my aging brain -- at the BC...

The economy-versus-environment debate is wrong-headed in elevating a changeable human construct to the same level or above the natural systems on which our health and well-being depend. And in many cases, it would be more accurate to characterize it as “environment versus corporate interests.” Although those interests often...

Last Thursday, Rosslanders may have seen a pedal-powered “trishaw” demonstrating its ability to carry a couple of passengers at a time – and, with the help of the electric “pedal-assist” motor, make it all the way to the top of town.  Thanks to the volunteers who are powering this age-friendly...

A report submitted by the office of the Seniors Advocate: British Columbia’s Home Support program is unaffordable for most seniors, offers too little service for high-need clients and has created a workforce where 75 per cent of staff are casual or part-time, says B.C. Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie. In a comprehensive...

We’re caught in a bad cycle. Global greenhouse gas emissions are still rising, causing more extreme weather events and temperature swings. Hotter than normal weather in some places and colder in others means more people are using heat and air conditioning, which creates more emissions…According to a statistical review by oil...

Present:  Mayor Kathy Moore, and Councillors Andy Morel, Scott Forsyth, Dirk Lewis, Janice Nightingale, and Stewart Spooner.  Absent:  Chris Bowman. Staff:  CAO Bryan Teasdale, Deputy Corporate Officer Cynthia Año Nuevo, CFO Elma Hamming, Manager of recreation Kristi Calder, and Manger of Operations...

In spite of today’s federal cabinet approval of the controversial project, Indigenous leaders from across BC remain staunchly opposed to the Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion (TMX) and have vowed that it will never get built.  The federal government was forced to redo consultation with First Nations after a unanimous Federal...

“Maim”isn’t a word we often hear these days, but it’s what fireworks too often do – cause blindness, blow people’s hands off, or maybe just a finger or two … add “maim” to your vocabulary, kids, especially if you like playing with fireworks.  They can maim you. On ...

Do  you commute between Rossland - Warfield - Trail?   Would you consider commuting by e-bike, or muscle-powered bike?  The Rossland Sustainability Commission is investigating the development of a bike and/or ebike friendly route between Rossland, Warfield and Trail.  Close to 600 commuters travel from Rossland to Trail daily. ...