Government reviewing fines for drivers passing stopped school buses
Children's safety is of the utmost importance to all of us, which is why drivers are required to stop when school bus lights are flashing. Despite the efforts to raise awareness, some drivers still fail to stop when children are getting on and off the bus. "Failing to stop puts children at risk, and this is a concern to all...
The positive side of politics: Castlegar creates Goood Samaritan Award
Some people may be understandingly frustrated by negativity in politics, especially lately with the American election cycle dominating the airways and social media. But politics can offer us feel-good stories, too – like Castlegar's newly-implemented Good Samaritan Award. Councillor Deb McIntosh, chair of city council's...
Columbia Basin Rural Development Institute research shows dramatic disparity between male and female earnings in the region
In honour of International Women's Day, we are taking a look at gender-based differences in Columbia Basin-Boundary incomes. Pre-tax income distribution is an indicator of the earning opportunities and potential within our society. Examining the differences in the distribution of income between males and females sheds light...
Youth Soccer Woes, LED Street Lights, Rainbows, Another Guest House, and More
Rossland City Council Meeting, March 7, 2016 Council members present: Mayor Kathy Moore, and Councillors John Greene, Andy Morel, Lloyd McLellan, and Aaron Cosbey. Absent: Andrew Zwicker and Marten Kruysse. Staff present: Consulting CAO Lynne Burch, Interim CFO Steve Ash, Planner Stacey Lightbourne, Manager of Public ...
An Opportunity to Shape Our Community
Rossland residents are invited to examine draft versions of Rossland’s Life and Environment Action plans and to provide valuable input. Second-year Selkirk College Integrated Environmental Planning Program students prepared the plans. People can see them at an open house on Monday, March 14 at the Old Fire Hall (2115 Queen Street) in Rossland between 5 […]
OPINION: Why We Privileged Women Should Care About International Women's Day.
Tuesday, March 8, 2016: Today, at Selkirk College in Castlegar, local women are being celebrated for their achievements under our relatively enlightened culture. Yesterday, a BC man was sentenced to 21 years in prison without any chance of parole for murdering his ex-girlfriend because he saw her studying at a university...
COLUMN: From the Hill -- Parliament Inches Forward on Death with Dignity Legislation
In Parliament we take up and debate issues from across the spectrum, from the relatively simple to the most serious of topics. Recently one of the most serious issues in a long time came before us: Physician-Assisted Dying. On February 6, 2015 the Supreme Court unanimously ruled in the Carter case, finding that Canadians who...
City Crews Repair Leaking Water Pipes, Rusted Valves on Spokane Street
By: Hanne Smith Repairs to the water pipe under Spokane Street were completed on Wednesday Feb 24, one week after the initial break was discovered. On Thursday Feb 18, a break was discovered in the Spokane Street water pipe, located on the steep section of Spokane between 1st and 2nd Avenues. City workers made temporary...
UPDATED: Coun. Butler found originally in 'Conflict of Interest;' To stay on council
The Honourable Mr. Justice Greyell of the British Columbia Supreme Court ruled today in the City’s application to have the office of Councillor Julia Butler declared vacant on the basis that she contravened sections 100 and 101 of the Community Charter. In his Reasons for Judgment, Justice Greyell held that, while Councillor...
Teck Trail Operations Assessed Penalty
Teck Metals Ltd. (Teck) has been assessed a penalty in relation to five charges under the Fisheries and Environmental Management Acts relating to incidents at Teck Trail Operations between November 2013 and February 2015. A portion of the penalty will be designated for local environmental conservation funds. The charges relate...
