City begins gathering final details on medical cannabis regulations in preparation for public meeting
A new pot of regulations are brewing over medical cannabis in Nelson as the city prepares to hash out its legal language to regulate the industry prior to the passing of federal law. The introduction of what might comprise medical cannabis business licence regulations in Nelson were on the table for perusal Monday in city...
At least 120 feminists join the Women's March in Grand Forks
Organizers of the Women's March in Grand Forks are thrilled at the turnout, which is estimated at around 120 participants. "We had no idea what to expect," said Kelly Davison, a co-organizer of the event along with Shara Cooper....
Girls Fly Too -- The Sky's NO Limit!
After hundreds of thousands of women in different countries have so recently marched for social justice, for equal opportunities and fair treatment for women -- and everyone else -- it seems timely to publicize the initiative designed to encourage women and girls to learn to fly, or even to become astronauts, if they're...
Marchers from across the region join Castlegar's Women's March on Washington
Marchers from Castlegar, Trail, Nelson, Rossland, Salmo and the Slocan Valley came together in Castlegar Saturday morning for the Women’s March on Washington, organized by Cara-Lee Malange, community education coordinator with the Mir Centre for Peace. Malange said she was delighted at the turn-out for the event....
Tim Jones Peak commemorates search and rescue leader
A peak in the North Shore Mountains is being named in honour of a long-time leader of British Columbia’s search and rescue community and commemorates his work as an advocate for backcountry safety. Tim Jones Peak is located on Mount Seymour in the North Shore Mountains and previously was known locally as Second Pump Peak,...
Huge snowfall in region last week nowhere near record breaking
Last week’s snowfall, while significant, didn’t even come close to breaking records, according to Southeast Fire centre’s weather forecaster Ron Lakeman. He said Jan. 18 saw 26 cm of snow in a 24-hour period, compared to the record of 43.7 cm on Jan. 9, 1969. “It was a good snowfall, but we’ve certainly seen more,” he said....
Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance invites artists to apply for funding
Artists in all disciplines—as well as arts, culture and heritage organizations—are invited to apply for funding through the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance (CKCA), which delivers the Arts, Culture and Heritage Program on behalf of Columbia Basin Trust....
Trail fitness centre to get $335,000 expansion
The Trail Aquatic and Leisure Center will be expanding its fitness center in 2017 - the final planning stages for a 933-sq.-ft. additional space are under way. Parks and Recreation director Trisha Davison says her vision for the project would be for building to begin by April 1 and wrap up with the annual shutdown in August....
RDCK director says board members deserve higher pay
Being on the board of the Regional District of the Central Kootenays is just about a full-time job and should be paid accordingly, an area director said Thursday. Area B Director Tanya Wall moved that staff look into the financial implications of increasing director’s salaries by 20 per cent. “We are working hard, and it […]
