OP/ED: Nestle Waters takes issue with Atamanenko's bottled-water stance
I read with interest the article that appeared in the December 9, 2011, edition of The Castlegar Source entitled, “MP wants bottled water banned.” In the piece, BC South Interior MP Alex Atamanenko based his recent statement about bottled water in the House of Commons on information that has long been confirmed as false — […]
Not the best method for solving the BCTF dispute
When bargaining between the B.C. Teachers Federation and the B.C. Public School Employers’ Association resumes January 4, 2012, the two sides will have a report to mull over. Tuesday, the British Columbia’s Labour Relations Board concluded bargaining between teachers and their employers is so dysfunctional that changes are needed. But those changes could increase the […]
US Congress moves toward tougher stand on pipeline safety--but is it enough?
By Lena Groeger in ProPublica A bill to strengthen pipeline safety regulations passed the House and Senate last week and now awaits President Obama’s signature. But while many applaud Congress’s move toward more oversight, others question whether the impending law goes far enough to prevent oil and natural gas pipeline...
Responses to the death of North Korean dictator Kim Jong-Il
North Korean dictator, Kim Jong-il, died on December 17, 2011, from a heart attack. North Korean state television has shown North Koreans mourning and sobbing hard at the news. There are looming concerns that the death of Kim Jong-il could destabilize the Korean peninsula; the country's military has reportedly conducted...
Border security deal's ugly twin carries major energy and environmental implications for Canada
The Harper government officially announced in recent weeks a new Border Security deal with the US. However, little press space was given to the ugly twin of this deal - the Canada-United States Regulatory Cooperation Council (RCC) and their "Joint Action Plan". The RCC was set up to "streamline" regulations in four economic...
Council's committee appointments are announced
Mayor Greg Granstrom's choices for council's committee appointments were unanimously supported at Monday's regular meeting.The mayor will retain his position with the Heritage Commission and Public Safety. He will also continue to work with the LCI (Lower Columbia Initiative), where the mayor is a voting board member—all other...
Grant denied for Columbia-Washington project
Rossland's grant application for $8.5 million to upgrade underground infrastructure and to improve both traffic flow and the pedestrian experience on Columbia Ave. and Washington St. has been denied, Mayor Greg Granstrom reported to council on Monday evening."We found out Friday afternoon," Granstrom said. "Now we'll work...
COMMENT: Help our farmers and seasonal farm workers
It is the time of the year when farmers in the Southern Interior of British Columbia are making plans for the next season which includes securing labour. Many orchard and vineyard owners are placing ads in their local papers looking for full time farm workers for next year. Season duration and wages vary depending on […]
RCMP: Weekly beat - Cars get snowed under
Grand Forks RCMP had some silent and mostly peaceful nights this past week. While holiday CounterAttack checks continue, RCMP Staff Sergeant Jim Harrison said he is pleased to report his officers have made no new impaired driving charges. “This means people are being careful out there and we really appreciate it,” said Harrison. At […]
Red Cross equipment loan program on the move again
The Canadian Red Cross Health Equipment Loan Depot is moving to a new, more convenient home at the Boundary Hospital after a year of uncertainty. The move, taking the service from the old forestry building back to the lower level of Grand Forks Hospital (just follow the signs once inside), will take place over the […]
