Since the April federal election, Canada has found itself in uncharted terrain. The United States–instigated trade war against long-standing allies rages on, as do its extreme deregulation and increasing attacks on digital infrastructure, data and communication systems that protect the public interest and monitor implementation and respect for the rule of law. The consequent risks […]

Since the April federal election, Canada has found itself in unchartered terrain. The United States–instigated trade war against long-standing allies rages on, as do its extreme deregulation and increasing attacks on digital infrastructure, data and communication systems that protect the public interest and monitor implementation and respect for the rule of law. The consequent risks […]

B.C. is a great place to work, play, raise a family, and be with loved ones. But like many other places in the world, we’ve been experiencing strains on our healthcare system. I know this well from hearing from my constituents who need a primary care practitioner or are waiting to have care needs addressed. […]

We are told daily we are a democracy, but we do not have democratic governments. We still have a form of colonial rule, where the power goes to whichever party benefits most from an irrational system that results in “majority” governments that are often won by less than 40% of the vote. A Proportional ballot […]

The cost of FireSmart vs. the potential cost of no FireSmart; how much the Centennial Trail improvements will cost the City and its taxpayers; Phase II of the “Glades” development at RED; Fun Runs coming up; Two dog attacks cause serious injuries;  and more …   Present:  Mayor Andy Morel and Councilors Maya Provençal, Craig […]

People in British Columbia are invited to provide feedback about CleanBC, the Province’s plan to improve energy efficiency, reduce emissions and increase the use of clean energy. An independent review of CleanBC’s programs and policies is underway and public input will help inform its findings. The review is assessing how well CleanBC is working, where […]

It’s never been more important for people in Canada to focus on protecting and restoring life-sustaining nature and advancing social justice. But our governments are instead fueling accelerated industrial expansion and trampling Indigenous rights. It’s dismaying. Governments throughout Canada are showing a renewed zeal for extraction, often accompanied by a failure to uphold Indigenous rights. […]

Housing needs and how to meet them, a new Resort Development Strategy, Rossland’s excellent Annual Report that everyone should read, and Golden City Days, Fall Fair, and Huck’n’Berries events coming in September … Present: Mayor Andy Morel, and Councillors Craig Humpherys, Maya Provençal, Stewart Spooner, Eliza Boyce, Jeff Weaver and Lisa Kwiatkowski. Staff: CAO Bryan […]

How do we need to spend our tax dollars? — our upcoming Utilities Master Plan will help to answer parts of that question. Present: Mayor Andy Morel, and Councillors Craig Humpherys, Maya Provençal, Stewart Spooner, Eliza Boyce, Jeff Weaver and Lisa Kwiatkowski. Staff: CAO Bryan Teasdale, Deputy Corporate Officer Cynthia Añonuevo, Executive Assistant Rachel Newton, […]

An Open Letter to the Rossland Taxpayers Association Last night, Council had the opportunity to hear from the newly formed Rossland Taxpayers Association. Due to time constraints and the formal nature of council meetings, I didn’t feel I was able to engage with the presentation as meaningfully as I would have liked. For that reason, […]