Electoral Reform: Checking the facts -- Part one
Electoral reform fact check: the series -- #1 Both sides of the Proportional Representation (“ProRep”) debate have made claims about what the effects of a ProRep system would be. What should voters believe? Here, two Political Science specialists delve into the major claims made about ProRep by both sides, to distinguish...
COLUMN: Can treating for SIBO relieve my IBS?
What is SIBO? SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth) happens when bacteria that normally populates the large intestine moves back and colonizes the small intestine. When this happens, food that is typically fermented in the large intestine starts being fermented in the small intestine, causing symptoms of bloating...
Six cabins for Paradise; Follies quandary; more glyphosate sprayed on Oregon grape; Allan Davies and paperwork
Regular Rossland City Council Meeting, September 24, 2018 Present: Mayor Kathy Moore, and Councillors John Greene, Marten Kruysse, Andrew Zwicker and Aaron Cosbey. Absent: Lloyd McLellan and Andy Morel Public Input Period: Lisa Henderson spoke on behalf of the Gold Fever Follies. She explained that the Gold Fever Follies...
Rossland Street Lights, by the numbers
Rossland City Council held a Committee of the Whole meeting, 3:00 pm, September 24, 2018 Present: Mayor Kathy Moore, and Councillors John Greene, Marten Kruysse, Andrew Zwicker and Aaron Cosbey. Absent: Lloyd McLellan and Andy Morel Bright lights, or dark skies? There are advocates for both. Rossland Council has tried to...
COLUMN: Observations of Chaos from my Watchtower
“All along the watchtower…There's too much confusion, the hour is getting late... Bob Dylan “Here we are in the years… Children cry in fear, ‘let us out of here.’” Neil Young By Charles Jeanes So much food for thought, and limited space on the plate...
What's happening in the Rossland Range Recreation Site?
The short answer: LOTS. What IS the Rossland Range Recreation Site? Readers who aren’t familiar with the Rec Site can find information about it at this link, including maps, history, pictures, and much more. Recent days have seen helicopter delivery of materials to continue the refurbishment of the Old Glory Fire Lookout...
The excitement of our civic election -- yes, really!
The civic election is coming up! On October 20, the official election day, we cast our votes for candidates, and six of them (plus acclaimed Mayor Kathy Moore) will form our new City Council. Think about it – please! It’s exciting! Who will govern our community? Will they be focused on the long-term best interests of the...
Students: Adventure Calls!
Rossland Rotary is now accepting International Youth Exchange applications: the deadline is September 30. Think about it! Will you graduate from high school in 2020 or later in the Rossland area? Will you be between the ages of 14 and 18 and a half years old as of August 1, 2019? Would you like to spend 10 months living...
Report: Analysis of BC's media coverage on electoral reform
By Fair Vote Canada BC citizens are being asked to pronounce themselves on the subject of electoral reform in this fall’s upcoming referendum. This is an issue of significant importance and interest to all of us and if citizens are to vote wisely, they need to be as well informed as possible. “Many citizens place a great deal...
What are Rosslanders' Recreation Priorities? Tell the City, Please.
Recreation is a huge part of Rossland’s appeal; it’s the reason many of us live here. There are so many options – and some of them require significant investment from the people who use them, and from other taxpayers. Maybe we can’t afford to keep them all. How much are we really willing to pay, and for what facilities? ...
