The first 500 Days in office: promises, promises -- broken promises
By James Wilt | DeSmog Canada Reconcile with Indigenous peoples. Make elections fairer. Invest many more billions in public transit and green infrastructure. Take climate change seriously....
WANTED: Local scientists to inspire children
Science World’s Scientists and Innovators in the Schools (SIS) program gets kids excited about science and technology through school visits from local science professionals. To better serve communities in the Kootenay region, we are holding a communication training workshop in Castlegar, for science professionals interested...
FortisBC reaches out to public regarding ideas for future of South Slocan facilities
A small gathering of the public braved last week’s winter storm to attend an information session at the Taghum Hall near Nelson to discuss options for buildings at the FortisBC South Slocan facility. The electric power and gas distribution-retail giant is in the process of moving operations from South Slocan to a new $20-plus million […]
An Exciting Show at Joe Hill Coffee House on Sunday the 19th
The Joe Hill Coffee House coming up on Sunday, February 19 will be a unique, high-energy show. You won’t want to miss it! Brynn Streadwick will open the show. She’ll sing and play her ukulele (as a change from her life as a 13 year old student of dance at the National Ballet School)....
For Valentine's Day and always -- Look after your heart. Here's how.
Post Valentine’s Day: POSITIVE STEPS TO A HEALTHY HEART It’s always wonderful to give and receive expressions of thanks, acknowledgment, gratitude and love on St. Valentine’s Day. It’s those small things in life that really make a difference in all our lives on a mental and emotional level. We also want to give...
GoFundMe campaign started for Slocan parents of premature baby
Friends and family of a young Kootenay couple are rallying around them with love and support after their baby was born prematurely at only 27 weeks. On (Saturday) January 14, tiny Wren Gilchrist let out a cry during birth at a Victoria Hospital weighing only two pounds. While the cry itself was a good sign […]
WorkBC's Find Your Fit to showcase B.C.'s in-demand jobs in Castlegar
Young people of Castlegar will have an opportunity to learn the skills they will need for tomorrow's in-demand occupations. WorkBC's Find Your Fit tour will be making its next stop at the Stanley Humphries school, Feb. 16....
Mike Fahie Quartet Plays in Rossland, February 25
The Rossland Council for Arts and Culture is proud to present the Mike Fahie Quartet. It is a family affair as trombonist Mike Fahie travels from New York City to join his brother, Nelson bassist Rob Fahie along with two other outstanding Kootenay musicians, Doug Stephenson, guitar and Tony Ferraro, drums....
Be Safe out there driving on Family Day Weekend
It's not going to be an easy weekend for driving on BC highways with Mother Nature showering the Southern Interior with all kinds of weather, from snow to freezing rain. Snow, sleet, heavy rain, fog and ice are just some of the challenging winter conditions you could encounter if you’re planning to travel throughout B.C. this...
Census figures are out: who grew, and by how much?
The 2016 census figures are out, and communities all over Canada can compare their current population figures with the numbers from the 2011 census. In terms of percentage of growth, Rossland leads the pack of local municipalities; from a 2011 head-count of 3,556, Rossland has grown by 4.9% to a 2016 population of 3,729. ...
