Snapshot shows local impact of job training, poverty reduction programs
Kelton is one of the 73 per cent of youth who found regular employment after completing their training plan. Jenn is one of the 97% of mature workers who completed a short term occupational certificate. Damaris is one of the clients who accessed training services in Spanish. All three were clients of the Skills Centre in the...
BC records 1,438 new cases and 17 new deaths over weekend
As of Monday, Nov. 8, 2021, 90.3% (4,184,112) of eligible people 12 and older in B.C. have received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine and 86.0% (3,986,497) have received their second dose. In addition, 90.7% (3,922,224) of all eligible adults in B.C. have received their first dose and 86.6% (3,744,474) have received their...
Curiosity Creates an Inspired Mind Through Art Education
“If you could say it in words, there would be no reason to paint”-Edward Hopper Creativity and curiosity go hand in hand to pave the way toward greater intelligence and personal expression. The brain’s elasticity strengthens and expands when people are curious and seek different experiences. A way to foster both creativity...
B.C. wins climate award at Glasgow conference
An innovative CleanBC program designed to reduce industry emissions and maintain global competitiveness has won an international award presented by the Under2 Coalition during COP26 in Glasgow. The CleanBC Program for Industry was awarded most creative climate solution from the coalition, which is a global alliance of state...
Premier confirms cancer, but with positive prognosis
Premier John Horgan has released the following statement regarding the latest state of his health: “The surgery and biopsy that were done last week were successful and I am grateful to the amazing health-care team for all the support I’ve received. The pathology confirmed that the growth in my throat was cancerous. “My prognosis...
COUNCIL MATTERS: Rossland City Council meeting, November 1, 2021
Pickleball sometime maybe; how long is a block? -- stashing some money for policing costs; more progress on the North Jubilee Park; encouraging diversity in local government; more younger unvaccinated people in hospital with COVID . . . Present: Mayor Kathy Moore and Councillors Terry Miller,...
New living wage shows progress for low income earners
The gap is closing between the minimum wage and the living wage in the Greater Trail area. A new report from the Skills Centre and Living Wage for Families BC has found that the 2021 living wage for Trail and its surrounding communities is $18.15 per hour. This is a slight decrease from the living wage calculation of two years...
BC SPCA urges animal lovers to sign federal fireworks petition
The BC SPCA is urging Canadians to sign a petition calling on the federal government to protect animals from the dangers of fireworks. “For many, Halloween is a fun time for candy, costumes and fireworks,” says Meghann Cant, BC SPCA manager of companion animal welfare science & policy. “But, for animals, it’s one of the...
OP/ED: What is COP26 and why does it matter?
Starting Nov. 1, world leaders — along with scientists, policy-makers, journalists and activists — are gathering in Glasgow, Scotland for the UN international climate conference COP26. Over the next 12 days, they’ll have an opportunity to make crucial decisions about tackling the climate emergency globally. With the most...
KSCU Employees Put Their Money Where Their Heart Is
To celebrate International Credit Union Day last week, Kootenay Savings’ employees donated the proceeds from the credit union’s Care Wear program – $21,206 – to 25 different charities and non-profits. Through the program, employees contribute $1 each week to dress casually on Fridays, which in turn is matched by the Kootenay Savings Community Foundation and […]
