Is the Fraser Institute Misleading Canadians About Taxes? Read This and Decide.
The Broadbent Institute and the Fraser Institute come up with different figures when analyzing the "tax burden" of Canadians. There's a report produced by statistitian Richard Shillington and economist Robin Shaban for the Broadbent Institute that explains the differences: "The Brass Tax: Busting Myths About Overtaxed...
Colonel Chris Hadfield to Speak at CBT Symposium
Canadian astronaut Colonel Chris Hadfield thrives in change. He became an astronaut in 1992 and went on to become the first Canadian to walk in space, operate the Canadarm in orbit and command the International Space Station. He has since become a bestselling author and sought-after public speaker, sharing his experiences...
Calling All Poets and Songwriters -- Fun and Prizes
The Rossland Council for Arts and Culture (RCAC) will be presenting “Echoes of Rossland, Past and Present”; a spoken word, poetry and song writing showcase at the Miners Hall on October 15th 2017. This contest forms part of the Canada 150 celebrations in Rossland. It is open to residents of Canada currently residing in the ...
Several Slocan Valley homes remain on Evacuation Alert
A reduction in water levels on the Slocan River has allowed the Regional District of Central Kootenay to rescind Evacuation Orders for the last home on Voykin Road.
However, the RDCK said the area will remain on Evacuation Alert with residents prepared to evacuate, if necessary.
The properties that remain on Evacuation Alert are:
UPDATED: IH says Balfour Ferry oil spill no longer concern for recreational water use
Interior Health in a media release Tuesday said recreation users can go back to their normal habits around the Balfour Ferry terminal.
Mayor issues statement on death of local woman in London terrorist attack
Lawrence Chernoff, Mayor of the City of Castlegar, has issued the following statement on behalf of Castlegar City Council. “Our thoughts and prayers are with Christine Archibald and with her family, loved ones and friends. It has been such a shock to discover that a member from our community has been so tragically struck down....
UPDATED: RCMP suspends search for missing Crawford Bay teacher
Creston RCMP has confirmed that the search for missing person Alvin Dunic of Crawford Bay, BC, has been suspended. The decision came Sunday afternoon (June 4) following seven days of extensive search efforts said RCMP Cpl Dan Moskaluk in a media release. "Over the weekend, a total of 14 Search and Rescue Teams with 87 SAR...
Glade residents anxious, feel ‘under the gun’ as logging plans loom
Residents of Glade say they can often hear the Kalesnikoff lumber mill, on the opposite bank from their Kootenay River community, as it processes hundreds of thousands of cubic metres of lumber every year.
Soon those operations will be a lot closer to them.
“The [Kalesnikoff] woodland manager said there would be 350 logging truck loads, 700 trips going thru our community,” says Heather McSwan of the Glade Watershed Protection Society (GWPS).
Premier Christy clark issues statement on death of Castlegar woman in London terror attack
Premier Christy Clark issued the following statement on the death of a British Columbian in yesterday's attack in London: "Yesterday, terrorists carried out several attacks in the heart of London. One of the victims was from British Columbia. "The individuals who carry out these acts of hate want to change us. They want to ...
Family issues release about Castlegar terrorist victim; requests privacy at this time
Castlegar woman, 30-year-old Christine Archibald, was the Canadian killed in the London Bridge terror attack Saturday night. Today, in front of Castlegar City Hall, long-time family friend Patrick Audet released this statement from her family. “We grieve the loss of our beautiful, loving daughter and sister. She had room in...
