Forestry community gathers at Selkirk to discuss community involvement in forest management
The Kootenay forestry community gathered on Thursday, Dec. 1 at Selkirk College Castlegar campus to discuss how the forest industry and communities can work together more effectively, as part of the province-wide Healthy Forests – Healthy Communities initiative.About 60 people attended the dialogue, which was hosted by Selkirk...
First Nations network condemns newly revealed RCMP surveillance of Indigenous communities, activists
The Defenders of the Land (DotL), a network of Indigenous Communities, today condemned reports that in 2007, the Harper government established a national and international police surveillance network to spy on Indigenous Peoples and their supporters for defending Indigenous Peoples' self-determination and land rights. The...
Canuck youth ejected from COP17
Members of the Canadian Youth Delegation were ejected from COP17 today as Canada’s Environment Minister Peter Kent delivered his opening address at the United Nations climate negotiations in Durban, South Africa. Just as Kent began his speech, six youth stood and turned away from the minister revealing the message “Turn your back on Canada” prominently […]
IntegrityBC releases first of four videos by Cariboo North MLA Bob Simpson
As part of its mandate to foster a dialogue between British Columbians and their MLAs, IntegrityBC today released the first of four videos by Cariboo North MLA Bob Simpson (Independent).In the first video [attached], Bob Simpson discusses the impact of money on B.C. politics.“Social media is an ideal way for British Columbians...
RDCK updates resource recovery bylaw
The old solid waste disposal bylaw is now trash after the regional district installed a new framework for “resource recovery” across the region. The new bylaw, which comes into effect Jan. 1, redefines what materials will be accepted at Regional District of Central Kootenay facilities, a simplified user fee schedule, as well as a schedule […]
Rural Transcapes - A documentary
This topical film profiles four transgender folks who have chosen to live in the Kootenays. The movie will be followed by a panel discussion. The documentary will take you into the lives of a group of trans-gendered folks who have chosen to live in a rural community as they seek medical support, navigate issues of […]
The West Kootenay food system — an exciting economic development opportunity
After many months of research, interviews and discussion, the much anticipated first step towards what will hopefully become a regional food system alliance for the West Kootenay is now complete. In April of this year, funding and support was secured to carry out research into organizations in Canada and the United States which are seeking […]
NDP calls upon government to shut down horse slaughter industry
NDP MP Alex Atamanenko (BC Southern Interior) reacted today to a shocking investigation by the Canadian Horse Defence Coalition (CHDC) which revealed inhumane horse slaughter and other abuses at yet another Canadian slaughterhouse. “I join with so many Canadians who are sickened and disappointed that our government continues...
Province changes hunting allocations
The Province has established a wildlife harvest allocation policy that creates greater consistency and transparency for B.C.’s guide outfitters and resident hunters, announced Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Steve Thomson. Harvest allocations are the number of animals of a species that are allowed to be harvested by resident hunters and guided hunters […]
Turn it up!
For Syrians it’s an exhilarating experience simply to express honest political opinions out loud in a public place. For decades anti-regime gripes have been expressed in private, in whispers. Many were frightened to speak even in the home, lest the children repeat what they’d heard at school.But now people are screaming and...
