Zak Keating wants to keep the bears in our city wild and alive. He has many duties as a Bylaw Enforcement Officer; our focus was on the part of his job that deals with bears. Our interview took place last week, and he provided written responses below. However, we would like to tell you a […]

Introduction: contentment and the absence thereof When one spends a significant amount of one’s thinking time on history and its value, as I do, then one might ask whether the study of History is faring well in this age of choice for self-education. My tentative answer to the question, is, “No, the study of History […]

B.C. is a great place to work, play, raise a family, and be with loved ones. But like many other places in the world, we’ve been experiencing strains on our healthcare system. I know this well from hearing from my constituents who need a primary care practitioner or are waiting to have care needs addressed. […]

Incidence of melanoma is increasing in both men and women.  Here’s what we all need to know. By Dr. Elaine McWhirter  There is certainly growing awareness of the damaging effects of overexposure to the sun, including skin cancers. Still, I see in both my medical practice as a skin cancer specialist and in the course […]

Kyle is a 2008-born forward from Fruitvale, British Columbia. Last season, Kyle was the captain for the West Kootenay Crusaders U18 AA program and scored over 20 goals while leading the team to a birth in the Provincial Championships. “I am excited to play good hockey and still be able to live at home,” said […]

In today’s fast-paced and often overwhelming world, the need for compassionate, hands-on healthcare has never been greater. More and more people are experiencing stress, burnout, and physical strain, and they’re looking for natural, holistic ways to reconnect with their bodies and restore well-being. At the same time, many individuals are searching for meaningful careers—work that […]

We are told daily we are a democracy, but we do not have democratic governments. We still have a form of colonial rule, where the power goes to whichever party benefits most from an irrational system that results in “majority” governments that are often won by less than 40% of the vote. A Proportional ballot […]

Dear Editor, I am angry.  The employees of Steller Vista Credit Union in Castlegar and Slocan Park have been on strike for over two months.  They are doing so because management refuses to adequately address issues such as seniority, union security, language, hours of work and benefit roll back. When I approached the Board of […]

BC Cancer’s breast screening program offers no-cost screening mammograms to eligible people in BC.  Screening mammograms are available to most women, and many Two-Spirit, trans and gender-diverse individuals, 40 years and older, who have no symptoms. Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers found in BC with around 3,500 receiving a breast cancer […]

The cost of FireSmart vs. the potential cost of no FireSmart; how much the Centennial Trail improvements will cost the City and its taxpayers; Phase II of the “Glades” development at RED; Fun Runs coming up; Two dog attacks cause serious injuries;  and more …   Present:  Mayor Andy Morel and Councilors Maya Provençal, Craig […]