The Canadian Federation of Independent Business  (CFIB) has issued a report on what it calls "unsustainable levels" of increases in BC municipal operating  spending since 2003.   The figures used in the studies end in 2012 and 2013, depending on the figures being cited.   "Operating spending" includes the total cost of...

By David Suzuki Until 1969, biologists thought mushrooms and other fungi were plants. They’re actually more closely related to animals, but with enough differences that they inhabit their own distinct classification. This and more recent findings about these mysterious organisms illustrate how much we have yet to learn about...

Many Rossland residents are aware that Rossland and Trail have been negotiating for some time to try to reach agreement on the use of Trail’s recreational facilities by Rossland residents.  The question was:  How much should the City of Rossland pay to the City of Trail each year to enable Rosslanders to use Trail facilities […]

An unelected official is expected to make a decision by the end of November that could cost Nelson taxpayers over $300,000, a four per cent rise in property taxes. In four weeks the director of Police Services from the provincial Ministry of Justice will hand down his declaration on the minimal staffing required in Nelson […]

When a patient is facing a stroke, every minute counts. Twenty-four/seven CT coverage and the combined efforts of Kootenay Lake Hospital physicians, staff and Interior Health now mean thrombolytic (clot buster) stroke care is available locally for Nelson and area patients.   “Strokes can have devastating impacts on patients and families but timely access to […]

For cross country ski newbies who want to get into the spot at bottom dollar prices, the Nelson Nordic Ski Club has a deal no one can refuse — the 2015 Ski Swap set for Saturday (November 7) at Nelson Rod & Gun Club. Organizers say the event promises to be a great chance for […]

League-leading Cariboo Cougars dominated a weekend BC Major Midget Hockey League series during the weekend against the Kootenay Ice in Nelson. The Cougars out scored the Ice 14-3 in two games to run their record to 8-4-2 and remain tied for top spot in the standings with Vancouver Northwest Giants. Cariboo opened the weekend by […]

As the province’s wolf cull gets set to enter its second season, environmentalists are accusing the provincial government of letting logging companies affect mountain caribou management policies. The province launched into the wolf cull last winter, claiming it was necessary to protect the dwindling South Selkirk and South ...

To the Editor: Dear Ms Stead: The Globe and Mail has just written off the Green Party of Canada as irrelevant as a result of the election numbers they have found. I suggest they do their sums again. In the three provinces where the Green Party have an elected MP and/or an elected MLA the results were as follows: British...

Kids aged 4 and over can learn cross-country skiing or improve their cross-country skills  at BlackJack, in categories starting with "Bunnies" and moving up through "Jackrabbits" and "Track Attack" to the Junior and Senior racing levels.  All those kids need coaches, and BlackJack wants more volunteer coaches  to help ensure...