2016 census forms now in the mail to Canadians
Starting Monday, Statistics Canada began sending out census letters and packages to all Canadian households. Residents in cities like Nelson will receive a letter with a secure 16-digit access code to complete their form online or they can request a paper form. May 10 is Census Day, however, the government is urging Canadians...
COLUMN: TAX EVASION
Spring has sprung across Canada, and with the return of the warmer weather we have other annual traditions that come with this time of the year-- hockey play-offs, getting together with family at Easter and getting the garden ready for summer. Another spring activity is one that we don’t tend to look forward to but still needs...
BE THE BEST YOU CAN BE.
Since the weather is warming up nicely and we’re already running and biking on the trails, I thought this would be a good time to talk about what to eat and use to enhance performance. This artricle and the next one will summarize and highlight foods and key ingredients that have research to back them, since there is a lot ...
Bear activity forces RDCK to close part of Nelson-Salmo Great Northern Trail
The early spring has seen bear activity on Nelson-Salmo Great Northern Trail, forcing the Regional District of Central Kootenay to close the trail effective Sunday (May 1) to June 15. The RDCK, in consultation with BC Conservation Officer Service, regional bear biologists and the Ministry of Forest Land and Natural Resource Operations, is closing the […]
Critter Day: Get to know some of them a bit better.
By Angus Glass Ever wanted to know more about who we share our landscape with—especially some of the smaller creatures that don’t get a lot of air time? Critter Day will fill that need and connect you with nature! The event takes place at Beaver Creek Provincial Park, south of Trail, on Saturday, May 7, between 1 and 5 p.m....
Another dryer and very much warmer April
Weather Forecasters for the Southeast Fire Centre said March of 2016 was 1.5 degrees milder than normal. April 2016 continued the spring trend as dryer and much warmer than average temperatures covered the Southern Interior says Ron Lakeman at the Southeast Fire Centre Weather Services. "The total amount of precipitation (all...
Medical dispensaries eager to be part of conversation regarding Canada's marijuana legislation says local owner
Canadian Health Minister Jane Philpott recently took to the United Nations General Assembly special session on global drug policy to announce Justin Trudeau's plan to keep his campaign promise to legalize recreational marijuana — legislation that is especially pertinent to those living in the Nelson area. While the news...
OP/ED: On park ponds and parcel taxes
One of the arguments I’m hearing most in opposition to the city’s proposed parcel tax is criticism over city council spending money on the Millennium Park Ponds – the argument being that council self-indulgently bought a shiny new toy we can’t afford and now residents are footing huge tax bills as a result. Regardless whether […]
West Kootenay Labour Council holds National Day of Mourning ceremonies
The West Kootenay Labour Council held its National Day of Mourning, or Workers’ Mourning Day, as scheduled in three locations in the region — Nelson, Castlegar and Trail. Observed in Canada on 28 April every year, it commemorates workers who have been killed, injured or suffered illness due to workplace related hazards and incidents. “Today, […]
YOUTH WEEK EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
Rossland Youth Week is an entire week of events to celebrate the diverse, talented and overall fantastic youth of Rossland. This is a brief synopsis of what will be happening April 30-May 5. For complete details please go to rosslandyan.ca. Youth Week Events are community events open to all! Youth Give Back – Friday April...
