Senior uses pocket knife to end dog fight
A 72-year-old Vancouver used a knife to end a dog fight near Kitsilano Beach Park, Nov. 20. The unnamed man was walking his pug off-leash when it ran up to another dog. The dog, which was identified as a pitbull in a Vancouver Police Department press release, was on-leash and being walked by a woman. The dog started to fight...
COMMENT: B.C.’s multicultural society is a crucial tie to international trade
Our province has created deep historical, cultural and business ties with countries around the world enabling us to create strong trading partnerships and diversify our markets. Each year B.C. welcomes close to 40,000 new immigrants because we recognize the importance of the wide-range of social and economic benefits associated...
Ban on imported seal products upheld; Ottawa to appeal
The European Union (EU) will continue its ban on imported seal products, despite the Canadian government's appeal that it violates fair trade agreements. In February 2011, Canada requested that the World Trade Organization (WTO) create a dispute settlement panel to challenge the ban set by the EU. However, the WTO decided...
Stay safe in the back-country this winter
A group of agencies with a mandate for public safety are joining together to provide information to help British Columbians stay safe in the backcountry during the upcoming winter season. Representatives from the BC Coroners Service, Environment Canada, Parks Canada and the Canadian Avalanche Centre are highlighting the risks...
Black Jack up and running for your skiing pleasure!
Due to the great early snow, Black Jack Cross Country Ski club has been grooming since November 6th up at the higher elevation biathlon trails and has recently also started grooming the lower trails. The club will officially open on Saturday, November 30th. The Kiosk & Ski Rentals will be staffed November 30 and December...
FortisBC named regional utility of the year
FortisBC has been named the regional utility of the year by Natural Resources Canada’s ENERGY STAR® Market Transformation Awards. FortisBC was acknowledged for the success of its water heater program, which promotes the adoption of high-efficiency residential water heaters, including ENERGY STAR tankless, hybrid, and condensing...
Documents show EcoSociety under surveillance by federal government agency over pipeline protest
A local environmental organization says an independent federal government agency has been actively working to stifle its opposition to the Alberta oil sands and associated developments after federal documents revealed that the National Energy Board has been spying on British Columbia activist groups. An article from the...
Boating, dams, fish & wildlife some of concerns during Friends of Kootenay Lake summit
By Randi Jensen, The Nelson Daily The first annual Lake Summit sponsored by Friends of Kootenay Lake (FOKL) was held earlier this month at the Balfour Hall with a full slate of speakers and exhibitors. More than 100 people attended the event. Ramona Faust, Regional District of Central Kootenay’s elected representative for Area E kicked […]
Valhalla Wilderness Society Stops Pipeline Through Pristine Grizzly Country
By Suzy Hamilton, The Nelson Daily Good news is hard to come by for Wayne McCrory. But that ended last week when the New Denver bear biologist got word that his efforts will keep a gas pipeline out of the Khutzeymateen Provincial Park and grizzly bear sanctuary. Pacific Rupert Gas Transmission (PRGT) has announced that […]
FORR AGM set for December 3--get involved and save the huts!
As required by our Society rules, this is your notice of the Friends of the the Rossland Range AGM to be held on December 3, 2013, at 7:00 PM in the Rossland Miners' Hall, 1765 Columbia Avenue in Rossland. You must have been a member of FORRS for 30 days before the AGM in order to vote or run for office. This is a key AGM ...