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Fish stock recovery given a fighting chance by European parliament

Strasbourg, France: On Oct. 23, the European parliament plenary voted on the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund and decided against the reintroduction of subsidies for the building of new boats. Parliamentarians also included a package on jobs for young fishermen and training for sustainable fishing practices that is essential...

58-year-old Castlegar man arrested with 45 pounds of pot

A Castlegar man is now facing charges after police searched his home and found about 45 pounds of pot, according to RCMP Cpl. Debbie Postnikoff.   "On Oct. 23 at 12:30 p.m., the Castlegar RCMP Detachment executed a search warrant contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act at a residence located in the 1400 block of...

Selkirk College helps bring Intelligence Gathering to Nelson

The Nelson and area community is invited to an extraordinary event to the Civic Theatre that is taking place this Saturday. The Nelson and Area Local Intelligence Gathering is a one-day event being held on Nov. 2 that will feature local presenters on subjects ranging from collaborative art and sustainable food production to...

GALLERY: New and improved Ophir Trail opens up the views at Black Jack for new season

Over the off-season, Black Jack Ski Club has been busy completing upgrades and maintenance on their trail network--including a new and improve Ophir Trail. With the trail upgrades, new access to an old trail, hosting a large race event, and family events throughout the year, there will be no shortage of reasons to head out ...

Warning: Police on heightened alert for both Hallowe'en and Gate Night

Halloween is fast approaching. The Castlegar RCMP will have an enhanced presence to deal with any Halloween generated issues. Officers will be dedicated to deal with issues at Kinnaird Park, Millennium Park, Kinsman Park, the Castlegar Complex and any other potential problem areas that arise. We will be working in partnership...

MP Alex Atamanenko will not run for another term

After 3 terms in office, NDP MP Alex Atamanenko has announced that he will not be running in the next election. “I’ve been proud to serve the people of BC Southern Interior,” said Atamanenko. “As I look ahead to retirement in two years, I’d like to thank my constituents for electing me to represent their interests in Ottawa....

A few tips to think about prior to slipping on the Halloween costume

With young trick-or-treaters filling the streets and highways Thursday o Halloween night, it's imperative for drivers and candy seekers to take a moment to think about the upcoming fun times. ICBC said on Halloween night, an average, there are approximately 130 people injured in 90 crashes across the province. “As a parent ...

Harvesting the First Fuel

Boston, Massachusetts is a city of firsts. One of the oldest cities in the United States, Boston was founded by Puritan colonists in 1630. The first public school in the country opened in Boston in 1635 and the first American subway started up there in 1897. The Innovation Cities™Program has ranked Boston as the number […]

Logging truck loses its load on Hwy 3 in Trail

No was injured Monday morning when a logging truck's load overturned on the highway near Waneta Mall, according to RCMP Sgt. Rob Hawton. "On Oct. 28, shortly after 10 a.m., police and fire attended a logging truck accident on Highway 3B at Devito Drive in Trail," Hawton said in a press release today. "A fully loaded logging...

WKFOR receives discouraging news

The West Kootenay Friends of Refugees, (WKFoR) based in Rossland, BC received some discouraging news this week. WKFoR has been fundraising for two years to bring two families to Rossland. While still waiting for news of their arrival, the group received some unexpected information. Both of the families had fled from Burma to...

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