COLUMN: Arc of the Cognizant; anthology of excerpts
A retrospective selection Believing as I do that history is of profound importance, I seek to discern the purposes and themes I have explored with constancy over the years of publishing this column. I hope by doing this to present a coherent statement of the issues and interests that have stirred current events in culture, ...
Bear activity in Nelson drops in 2017 but still well above average
Calls regarding problem bears are down this year compared to last year in the city but are still well above previous years, says the region’s WildSafe BC coordinator. David White said the quandary of bears in the city right now is around 80 calls, down from the nearly 200 the city withstood last year, but still above the 35...
Editorial: Treachery or a higher duty?
On Friday, September 8, Dr. Darryl Plecas, then a Liberal Member of the Legislative Assembly, agreed to serve in the Legislature as Speaker. His party promptly disowned him ― first, kicked him out of the Liberal caucus, then on Saturday, September 9, the Liberal Party executive voted to strip him of membership in the Liberal...
Op/Ed: Looking to Finland for Better Educational Outcomes
By David Buckna In a July interview, BC Education Minister Rob Fleming said: "I think our government just has a completely different and fresh attitude towards public education. John Horgan made it clear his priority as premier is to make sustained investments in the school system, because it pays enormous social and economic...
Cops for Kids Ride stops in Grand Forks Saturday
A trio of law enforcement members from Nelson are in Kelowna Friday for the start of the 6th annual Cops for Kids Ride. BC Sheriffs Mike Kosof and Rob Crowder, along with Nelson RCMP Cst. Andrew McCabe, are among the 25 25 riders and seven support people from agencies within Southeast District to raise awareness and essential...
Provincial Drought Level 4 for Kootenay Boundary
The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary in a press release Friday said the BC Government has issued a Level 4 Drought for the Kootenay Boundary region (the entire Kettle River Watershed) as of Friday, September 8, 2017. “With little to no precipitation, our recently overflowing rivers are now drying up,” the RDKB said. “The Granby […]
City of Grand Forks implements Stage 3 Watering Restrictions beginning Monday
The warm, hot summer has taken a toll water supplies everywhere in the province of BC. This has forced the City of Grand Forks to begin implementing Stage 3 Watering Restrictions effective Monday, September 11th, because of the provincial drought levels. “We’re asking for the cooperation of all residents as we try to reduce...
Joe Hill Coffee House is at the Rossland Legion again this season.
Joe Hill Coffee House is about to launch another season of community-based, family-friendly entertainment in Rossland. Our first show is on Sunday, September 24 in the Rossland Legion, 2081 Washington Street. Doors open at 6:30; the show starts at 7:00. It’s still only $3, kids and students free. A steal! The great...
Southeast Fire Centre reminds public of restrictions, prohibitions
The BC Wildfire Service is reminding the public that there are a number of restrictions within the Southeast Fire Centre. The operation of any off-road vehicle (ORV) for recreational purposes on Crown land continues to be prohibited throughout the Southeast Fire Centre. Jeeps, trucks or other "on-highway" vehicles must remain...
Op/Ed: We Need to Stop Killing Endangered Right Whales
Article by James Wilt, first published in DeSmog Canada. The summer of 2017 was an extraordinarily deadly one for North Atlantic right whales, a species already hovering on the brink of extinction. Investigations are ongoing into the cause of death of 15 right whales off the Atlantic Coast of Canada and the U.S., although...
