Pink bus arrives next week: breast cancer info
Since the tour hit the road early May 2011, more than 13,000 people have been through the signature covered bus and more than 650 have signed up on the bus to arrange a mammogram. The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, BC/Yukon Region launched BC’s first mammography and breast health education centre on wheels – a branded […]
Pushing the limits of the Official Community Plan
A two-floor addition to the Nelson and District Youth Centre has been approved in principle as City council tentatively looks to endorse more affordable youth housing in the city. At the committee of the whole meeting July 25 council received a presentation from the Nelson Community Services Centre (NCSC) regarding the proposed development of the […]
45 Basin environmental projects receive funding
Forty-five environmental projects throughout the Columbia Basin will be receiving a total of $580,000 in support in 2011/12 from Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) through its Environmental Initiatives Program (EIP). “It is a priority for CBT to encourage long-term stewardship of Basin resources and help build the capacity of residents to take action in meeting environmental […]
Human-caused Perry Creek fire 100 per cent guarded
Twenty firefighters and two dozers are continuing to make good progress the fire burning in the Perry Creek area. With forecasted wind gusts expected this week, the Southeast Fire Centre is expecting smoke to increase on the four-hectare Perry Creek fire. Discovered Monday afternoon, this person-caused fire is now 100 per cent guarded. Today […]
Atamanenko gives constituents chance to say good-bye to Jack Layton
The constituency office of Alex Atamanenko, Minister of Parliament for B.C. Southern Interior is offering voters the opportunity to pay tribute to NDP Leader Jack Layton. Layton died Monday at the age of 61 of cancer. His body is to lie in state on Parliament Hill and Toronto’s City Hall. Atamanenko’s office in Castlegar is […]
Man spends night in wild following ATV accident
A dramatic accident/rescue took place in Pass Creek over the weekend, after an ATV and its driver went over a steep embankment. The driver, a 42-year-old Alberta man, spent an entire night with various broken bones before managing to contact help. The accident took place on Norns Road, approximately 10 kilometers from Castlegar. “It looks […]
Two-hectare fire breaks out near Cranbrook
A two-hectare wildfire has broken out between Cranbrook and Kimberley, but is not threatening any homes. The Perry Creek fire occurred Monday and is considered active, but it is now 25 per cent guarded. Although this is not an interface fire, nor is the fire threatening any structures, smoke from this fire is visible from […]
A letter to Canadians from the Honorable Jack Layton
August 20, 2011
Toronto, OntarioDear Friends,Tens of thousands of Canadians have written to me in recent weeks to wish me well. I want to thank each and every one of you for your thoughtful, inspiring and often beautiful notes, cards and gifts. Your spirit and love have lit up my home, my spirit, and my determination.Unfortunately...
Cancer takes Jack Layton at the age of 61
Opposition leader Jack Layton died Monday morning at his home. The Layton family announced the sudden passing in a statement. Layton had been battling cancer and recently stepped down as federal NDP leader. He, however, had hoped this would be a short time away from politics, optimistic to return when Parliament resumed next month. “We […]
Three days to celebrate 40 years: the Vallican Whole party
The Vallican Whole Community Centre, originally the epicentre of the counterculture movement in this part of the West Kootenays, is celebrating its 40th birthday with a three-day party Aug. 26-28. Who can believe it’s 40 years since this wild and crazy bunch of dreamers built the most beautiful hall in the Kootenays? Several of the […]
