COMMENT: Who decides what Canadians need?
Unless you are a magazine publisher, you’ve probably never heard of the Canada Magazine Fund. Administered by Heritage Canada, the CMF was established 24 years ago to “contribute towards the production of high-quality magazines showcasing the diverse work of a wide cross-section of Canadian creators” and to build “capacity to help ensure the continued growth […]
OP/ED: MLA Conroy looks ahead
This week I travelled to Victoria to be sworn in as MLA and I wanted to say a heartfelt thank you to the people of Kootenay West for my re-election. I am honored and I will do my very best to represent all constituents and take the concerns of this area to Victoria and the […]
Have your say on CBT environmental goals and initiatives
Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) wants to strengthen the delivery of its environmental benefits to all Basin residents. Beginning next week, CBT will be seeking your input by hosting seven open houses and workshops across the Basin, as well as two online workshops and a video-conference workshop. Input from you and others will contribute to the […]
Construction on Grohman Narrows Transfer Station sees garbage flowing west
By Suzy Hamilton, The Nelson Daily Construction will begin on the Regional District of Central Kootenay’s new Grohman Narrows Transfer Station in July, pending approval of the lowest bidder by the board of directors at the upcoming June 20 meeting. “Staff has made their recommendation to the board,” said Uli Wolf, RDCK General Manager of […]
NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden: 'I don't want to live in a society that does these sort of things'
Guardian’s Glenn Greenwald talks to Edward Snowden, the source behind the NSA files about his motives for the biggest intelligence leak in a generation.
Premier Clark promises to 'deliver' during unveiling of next Executive Council
Premier Christy Clark introduced her next Executive Council to British Columbians at an event that included citizens from throughout the province. “This is an exciting moment for British Columbia,” said Premier Clark. “British Columbians have asked us to build a strong economy, a secure tomorrow, and a lasting legacy for generations. We will deliver.” The […]
CUPE Local 748 stages job action Monday; students not impacted at this time
Members of CUPE Local 748 will be on the picket lines Monday outside Hume Elementary in Fairview after serving strike notice to the Kootenay Lake School District No. 8. “We’ve reached an impasse, both locally and at the provincial level,” CUPE Local 748 president Michelle Bennett told The Nelson Daily Thursday. “This job action won’t […]
Anti-Government Protests Rock Turkey
In 2001, Recep Tayyip Erdogan established the Justice and Development Party (AKP). In November 2002, it won nearly two-thirds of parliamentary seats. It did so with 35% of the vote. Earlier dominant parties were rebuffed. Hard times aroused public anger. Voters rejected corrupt political rule. At the time, Istanbul newspaper Sabah called AKP’s triumph a […]
Trail considering mediator for boundary expansion negotiations
Ed. Note: The following is a press release issued by the City of Trail: The City of Trail announced last week it will be moving forward with the boundary extension referral process which may result in the city extending its boundaries into Electoral Area A. The process would include the City of Trail negotiating a […]
BC says no to Northern Gateway Pipeline
The following is a press release issued by the Environment Ministry: British Columbia has made its final written submission to the Northern Gateway Pipeline Joint Review Panel. In the submission, the province states that it cannot support the project as presented to the panel because Northern Gateway has been unable to address...