PERU: Following the great water march
It has been 7 days since the Great Water March set off, on February 1, 2012, from the heights of Celendín, Cajamarca, Peru, where the lakes threatened by the Conga [es] mining project are located. The march has unfolded practically without incidents, and is currently halfway to Lima, its final destination. Meanwhile,...
Old Age Security review a crisis of misinformation
Stephen Harper dropped a bombshell in Switzerland recently, and the repercussions are being felt across Canada. In his keynote address at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Harper said that Canada needs to find savings in the Old Age Security benefit because our aging population is growing more expensive to service. "Our...
Don’t frack with our water, say majority of Canadians in new poll
The controversial practice of hydraulic fracturing, otherwise known as fracking, is facing mounting opposition across the country. A new Environics Research poll commissioned by the Council of Canadians has found that 62% of Canadians support “a moratorium on all fracking for natural gas until all the federal environmental ...
New meat inspection program planned for B.C. by 2014
The Province has completed a comprehensive review of options for provincially operated meat inspection services at Class A and B licensed abattoirs. This ensures that B.C. continues to provide the most effective, safe meat inspection system possible when the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) steps back from this role. ...
Rice uses home course knowledge to steal thunder from World’s best riders at Red Bull Supernatual
By Bruce Fuhr, The Nelson Daily First find a location and then build a course. For those keeping score at home the North Face at Balface Lodge near Nelson just happened to be the place of choice. Lobby a major sponsor to bank roll the event before inviting a few friends, who just happen to some of the best boarders in the...
Health organizations launch anti-pesticide campaign
Leading health organizations today launched BC’s first ever anti-pesticide advertising campaign – a major newspaper blitz that urges all British Columbians to support a lawn and garden pesticide ban. Health organizations endorsing the campaign include the Canadian Cancer Society, the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, the...
PERSPECTIVE: CAO Victor Kumar
Rossland CAO Victor Kumar recently responded to Andrew Bennett's emailed questions regarding the process leading to the grant application submitted by the city for a four season pool. The questions and Mr. Kumar’s answers have been re-arranged for readability below:Bennett: The over-riding issue is that a grant was made...
PERSPECTIVE: Mayor Granstrom's take on the swimming pool controversy
On Tuesday, Mayor Greg Granstrom met with Andrew Bennett to discuss the process that led to the swimming pool grant application. The following transcript has been abbreviated to the mayor's answers that directly relate to how the swimming pool grant application was prepared and passed.Granstrom: By resolution of council we...
PERSPECTIVE: Aaron Cosbey on the Rossland Swimming Pool Society’s past and future
Aaron Cosbey is a member of the Rossland Swimming Pool Society (RSPS) and a director on the pool's board. Currently the RSPS is undergoing a transition in which the society will become a city institution. Andrew Bennett interviewed Cosbey by telephone to find out how this transition was decided upon, how it's taking place, ...
TIMELINE: The history of the swimming pool controversy
September 2011: The Rossland Swimming Pool Society (RSPS) approaches the city to see if the city will take over the society, as detailed by RSPS board member Aaron Cosbey in a recent interview.Oct. 7: A one-liner in the information package to council announces the "healthy communities" grant. It’s tucked in amongst BC Hydro...
