Nuclear not necessary
By Michael Jessen As the nuclear nightmare heats up in Japan, a question comes to mind. The question is not: Is nuclear power safe? Rather the question is: Is nuclear power necessary? The crippled nuclear reactors in Japan that could not withstand the double whammy of a 9.0 earthquake and a tsunami will hopefully signal […]
Earthquakes change the earth
By Andy Soos, ENN The March 11 magnitude nine earthquake in Japan may have shortened the length of each Earth day and shifted its axis. Using a United States Geological Survey estimate for how the fault responsible for the earthquake slipped, research scientist Richard Gross of NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, Calif., applied a complex […]
Clark's appointment of 10 Parliamentary Secretaries disappoints those hoping for smaller government
During the leadership race, Christy Clark committed to a smaller cabinet and to redefining and empowering the role of MLA. Appointing a smaller cabinet gave the appearance of follow through. The addition of 10 parliamentary secretaries means 56% of the Liberal caucus has appointments. “Christy Clark is continuing the trend of using perks to […]
Radiation from Japan poses no health risk in BC
British Columbia’s Provincial Health Officer Dr. Perry Kendall today issued a statement reassuring British Columbians that there is no expected health risk from radiation at the Japanese nuclear power plant. “Based on present information, we do not expect any health risk following the nuclear reactor releases in Japan, nor is the consumption of potassium iodide […]
The upcoming federal election and its parallel universe
In trying to anticipate what a federal election campaign will look like — and it seems increasingly likely that we will be unable to avoid one – it is striking that the biggest issues facing humankind are not even on the radar, yet alone being framed as planks in any party’s campaign platform. This […]
First Nations Summit congratulates Premier Clark: Encourage government to commit to new relationship with First Nations families
The First Nation Summit today congratulated Premier Christy Clark on her appointment and swearing in of her cabinet, and welcomed the appointment of Mary Polak as the new Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation. Premier Clark’s recognition of the importance of strengthening relationships and creating shared economic opportunities for BC’s First Nations was welcome news […]
Clark needs to halt Hydro’s job-killer as unemployment hits 8.8 per cent: BC Fed. of Labour
The BC Federation of Labour is calling on premier-designate Christy Clark to halt BC Hydro’s introduction of new hydro meters and to put the billion dollar investment in this unproven new technology under review by the BC Utilities Commission. “Putting the program on hold is a win-win for British Columbians,” said BC Federation of […]
LETTER: Does City Hall favour Red over residents?
Dear editor, A double standard is alive and well at Rossland City Hall.Homeowners in Rossland are required to get all necessary permits and meet all requirements before they can do even small renovations to their homes.Red Mountain Ventures (RMV) on the other hand seems to have no such requirement. A cabin has been built...
Canadian military spending higher than any time since WWII: study
Twelve years of budget increases have left Canadian military spending higher than at any time since the end of the Second World War, says a study released today by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA). According to the study, by Bill Robinson, Senior Advisor with the Rideau Institute, Canada will spend at least $22.3 […]
Prescribed burn set for Syringa Park this month
If you spot a fire in Syringa Provincial Park this month, it’s likely due to a prescribed burn. The Ministry of Natural Resource Operations and BC Parks are planning a 20-hectare prescribed burn near the campground and day-use area to reduce the wildfire risk and maintain local ecosystems. Smoke and flame may be visible from […]
