Overdose response measures roll out in emergency departments
Interior Health has begun implementing measures in emergency departments to improve overdose surveillance and arm those at risk with naloxone, a life-saving drug that can reduce the risk of brain damage or death, from future opioid overdoses. Emergency departments in Castlegar, Kamloops, Kaslo, Kelowna, Nakusp, New Denver...
Kokanee restocking efforts show promise as B.C. launches detailed recovery plan
Following reports of a high survival rate for kokanee eggs planted into the Kootenay Lake spawning channel at Meadow creek and additional fry releases, the Province has launched a comprehensive action plan to guide the ongoing recovery of local kokanee stocks, Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Steve Thomson announced today. As part […]
NDP pressures Trudeau government to decriminalize marijuana — now
The federal New Democrats used its opposition time Monday in the House of Parliament to petition the Liberal government to decriminalize pot before it is legalized. Kootenay/Columbia MP Wayne Stetski said the Liberals have flip-flopped on the issue since winning the election last year and now is the time to make move forward...
Letter: Open letter to Minister of Education Hon. Mike Bernier
To The Editor: Open letter to Minister of Education Mike Bernier Dear Minister Bernier, We are writing to bring your attention to the financial struggle rural school districts face in this province. In our constituencies of Nelson-Creston and Kootenay West, rural schools are facing closure and districts are charging...
LETTER: THE TROUBLE WITH BEAR BANGERS
As a wise and departed friend once said to me, “I feel a letter coming on”. A Bear Banger is a very loud explosive that is launched from a hand held cylinder. They are meant for use in remote areas to ward off aggressive bears for fear of one’s safety. Hikers, wilderness campers, wildlife photographers and the like often carry...
Forum This Fall to Explore New Approaches to Freshwater Decision-Making in BC
With yet another season of drought facing many B.C. residents, the need to manage our water wisely is greater than ever. Fortunately, the evolving freshwater movement in British Columbia is primed for a breakthrough on protecting this most precious resource, which could serve as a model for the rest of the country. Across...
River Talks — Stirring the waters of the Columbia River Treaty
Eileen Delehanty Pearkes has been researching and writing about the history and politics of water in the upper Columbia Basin since 2005. Her book on the Columbia River Treaty, A River Captured, is expected to be released in a few months. Recently, her travelling exhibit on the Columbia River Treaty, curated for Touchstones...
Public consultations on school closures begin in Winlaw Monday
The next round of public consultation meetings on school closures in Kootenay Lake School District 8, which considers putting the lock on the doors at six West Kootenay schools, including one in Nelson, begins Monday in Winlaw. Nelson’s Trafalgar Middle School, Winlaw Elementary School, Salmo Elementary School, Jewett Elementary School, Yahk Elementary School and the […]
Obituary: Tracy Barabonoff
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the loss of Tracy Barabonoff who passed on Saturday, June 4th, 2016 in Castlegar, BC. Tracy was born on August 20th, 1981 in Castlegar BC. She is survived by parents Clarence and Liane, sisters Carrie (Allen) and Michelle, stepfamily Donna, Caroline, and Rayann, as well as many […]
Province hosts public meeting to present Kokanee recovery plan
Government biologists will present a comprehensive plan to guide the recovery of Kootenay Lake’s Kokanee stocks at a public meeting Thursday, June 16 at the Balfour Community Hall in Balfour the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations said in a media release. The media release said the Kootenay Lake Action...
