Scientists call for MP Support of Science and Evidence-based Decision-making
The science group Evidence for Democracy is launching a ‘Science Pledge’ campaign today asking Members of Parliament, candidates, organizations and citizens to pledge their support for science and evidence-based government decision-making. The campaign launches in the wake of recent demonstrations by government scientists...
Medicare and the Retirement Conundrum
There's been lots of attention paid recently to the Canada Pension Plan and how to extend it, and news stories and commentary about how adequate or otherwise Canadians' retirement situation will be. The sunshine boys over at the C.D. Howe Institute (a.k.a. the Isn't Capitalism Wonderful Institute, or ICWI) reassure us that ...
Attacks Have Long Diminished Debate
By David Suzuki In 1962, biologist and writer Rachel Carson published Silent Spring, a book about the widespread use of agricultural pesticides, and how toxic chemicals like DDT were threatening insects, birds and other elements of our natural world. It garnered widespread critical and popular acclaim and is heralded as the...
BC Southern Interior MP Alex Atamanenko says goodbye to Parliament
British Columbia Southern Interior, NDP MP Alex Atamanenko says goodbye to his time representing the riding during the closing of the 41st Parliament in Ottawa. Mr. Alex Atamanenko (British Columbia Southern Interior, NDP): Mr. Chair, as always, when I get up here, there is a standing ovation. This has been quite a ...
LETTER: Protect our freshwater fish
Dear Madame Premier, My name is Brynne Morrice. I’m a B.C.-based filmmaker, born and raised here. I love our province deeply. I love our people, I love our culture, and most of all I love the unparalleled natural beauty that defines our province. Last summer, I learned of the imminent threat that zebra and quagga mussels...
Province passes tough laws to govern use of left-hand lanes
Do the right thing - don't hog the left lane As of June 12, 2015, drivers will need a good reason to travel in the left lane on high-speed, multi-lane highways throughout the province of British Columbia. Beginning today, new regulations will come into effect that will clarify rules regarding travelling in the left lane....
RDCK looks for public input regarding regional parks
The Regional District of Central Kootenay wants the public’s input on how parks in the region are developed. So the RDCK is inviting the public to attend open houses on draft management plans for four RDCK parks: Crescent Valley Beach, Balfour Beach, Waterloo Eddy and Pass Creek. “These open houses are part of our […]
Silverton councillor elected to Federation of Canadian Municipalities board
A local politician has been elected to the British Columbia caucus of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ (FCM) Board of Directors. Leah Main, a councillor for the Village of Silverton and a director on the Regional District of Central Kootenay Board, was elected at the FCM Annual Convention in Edmonton on June 7th. Main […]
Of Politics and Metaphysics
“Man is a political animal.” -- Aristotle Keep on rockin’ in the Free World.” –Neil Young “One gets the government one deserves.” – Polish proverb by Charles Jeanes Federal Election 2015 This is a fine time to be a political watcher in Canada, this election year with three of the party leaders in a dead heat with each having...
Speeding, Logging, the Jehovah Hall, and Canada Day
Regular Council Meeting held June 8, 2015 Present: Mayor Kathy Moore, and Councillors Lloyd McLellan, Aaron Cosbey, Marten Kruysse, John Greene, Andrew Zwicker; and by telephone, Andy Morel. Staff: Interim CAO Mike Maturo, Deputy Corporate Officer Cynthia Añonuevo, Planner Stacey Lightbourne. Public Input Period: Miche...
