New provincial regulations surrounding alcohol come into effect
Alcohol could become a more pervasive and accessible aspect of Kootenay-Boundary life after the province implemented province-wide updates to the Liquor Control and Licencing Act Monday. All types of businesses — like barbershops, salons, book stores and art galleries — are now eligible to apply for a liquor licence, after the Liquor Policy Review acted […]
UPDATE: Missing woman found, safe and sound
Nolie was located in Kelowna at the hospital and is safely with police there. She is fine, and will be brought back home to Castlegar in the near future. Thank you to everyone who took the time to share and discuss. The sharing of this story through social media is what led us to know she was […]
Fundraiser to Save Kinnaird Bluffs
For the first time ever the Cube Climbing Centre and The Association of West Kootenay Rock Climbers (TAWKROC) have joined forces to bring the annual Reel Rock film tour to Nelson, British Columbia. The event, which showcases five rock climbing and mountaineering films from around the world, will be held at the Civic Theatre...
Column: Work Less, Live Better
Since the 1950s, almost everything about work in the developed world has changed dramatically. Rapid technological advances continue to render many jobs obsolete. Globalization has shifted employment to parts of the world with the lowest costs and standards. Most households have gone from one income-earner to at least two. ...
That TRP subsidy; Multi-year funding for community groups discussed; Washington Street Project final costs; and more
Regular Meeting of Rossland City Council, January 23, 2017 Present: Mayor Kathy Moore, and Councillors John Greene, Marten Kruysse, Andrew Zwicker, Andy Morel, and Lloyd McLellan. Absent: Aaron Cosbey Public Input was invited, as usual, but no one offered any comments....
Opinion: Restrictions on Smoking Outdoors?
(Editor's Note: The article below is contributed by the Canadian Cancer Society. Readers should note that on January 9, 2017, the City of Trail adopted Bylaw #2821, which restricts outdoor smoking. It says: " 2.1. No person shall smoke: (a) In any Park; (b) At or within 6.0 metres of a Recreation Facility; (c) At an ...
Editorial: Abortion, Foreign Aid, and Health Care
Following the Women's March on Washington and supporting marches in thousands of centres internationally, women's rights and their health and well-being globally have just taken a severe blow....
Saints take show on the road following 6-1 rout of UVic
With two straight wins at home, the Selkirk College Saints will now take their grit and intensity on the road for the next month. The Saints earned two important British Columbia Intercollegiate Hockey League (BCIHL) points on Saturday night with an impressive 6-1 victory over the University of Victoria Vikes before a solid...
City begins gathering final details on medical cannabis regulations in preparation for public meeting
A new pot of regulations are brewing over medical cannabis in Nelson as the city prepares to hash out its legal language to regulate the industry prior to the passing of federal law. The introduction of what might comprise medical cannabis business licence regulations in Nelson were on the table for perusal Monday in city...
Girls Fly Too -- The Sky's NO Limit!
After hundreds of thousands of women in different countries have so recently marched for social justice, for equal opportunities and fair treatment for women -- and everyone else -- it seems timely to publicize the initiative designed to encourage women and girls to learn to fly, or even to become astronauts, if they're...
