EDITORIAL: Choice without information does not equal democracy
Democracy: government for and by the people. It's a novel concept, that the people directly affected by the actions of a government can or should have a say in the decision making process. In parts of the world right now people are willing to sacrifice their lives to gain democracy. Indeed, the notion of people having even ...
Getting to know Bryan Hunt: Environmentalist, conservative business man, artist and Green Party candidate
A recurring mantra of childhood fatherly advice, a deep rooted love for the region and the desire to do what’s right: Bryan Hunt’s formula for getting elected as the Green Party MP in the BC Southern Interior riding is also a formula he hopes will allow him and folks like him to spend more time […]
Harper majority would be a dictatorship
Ask anyone who has lived under a dictatorship and they will tell you of its ugly features: A Supreme Leader who rules with an iron fist; legislation pushed through by a rubber stamp legislative assembly with little or closured debate; government officials ordered into silence or fearful of speaking up; and a press denied the right to even […]
H.O. Blasts Lack of BC Rail Answers
There are lots of questions remaining about the BC Rail scandal…. the biggest being ‘why did the Liberal government pick up the $6M defence lawyers’ tab for two convicted criminals?’. This week I had a chance to keep that question–and story-alive, by appearing on broadcaster Stirling Faux on-line business show This Week in Money. Here’s […]
Gnarly new bylaws roll into action: Doggy do-do’s become doggy don’t-don’ts
What does a local puppy have in common with Rossland's ace roller derby team Gnarlie's Angels? Only the fact that both are now part of an innovative approach to bylaw enforcement in the Golden City. Vacant for more than two years, the City of Rossland’s arguably toughest job (that of bylaw officer) has been filled as part of...
Harper off to a shaky start
The election campaign is less than week old and Stephen Harper seems to be demonstrating that he is even more of a mad hatter than people thought. Despite his superman view of himself – the smartest man in the universe not just in the room – he has looked very shaky and is proving that […]
VIDEO: Atamanenko addresses public forum on CETA
On February 11, the Nelson Chapter of the Council of Canadians held a public forum on CETA, the latest trade agreement that the Canadian Government is negotiating with the European Union at Nelson United Church. Guest speakers were Peter Julian, the NDP International Trade Critic along with Alex Atamanenko, our local MP. A three part […]
Getting to know Shannon Lavell: Friend, mother and Liberal party candidate
Bringing more of a female and motherly presence to Parliament Hill and making new friends along the way is the mission new Liberal Candidate Shannon Lavell has set for herself. If all goes according to plan, this determined and passionate individual, mother, aspiring politician and nurse hopes to take her experience caring for others and […]
Composting contractors in the blue bin? Council asks for more info on companies seeking Columbia Ave work
Rosslanders will doubtless be happy to know that ISL Engineering staff compost in their Langley office. But despite much such massaging of our sustainability sweet spot in the engineers' appeals, a rather confused council requested a lot more information Monday before proceeding with a contractor choice for the Columbia Avenue...
Real change? Madam Premier, the paramedics are waiting
Apppointed (not elected) Premier Christy Clark promised “change”. And as part of her honeymoon period in the public eye, the media has treaded rather softly in scrutinizing her early days in office. She announced a raise in the minimum wage to be staged over time, but nevertheless welcomed by most British Columbians. Many were embarrassed by this […]
