The Volkswagon Scandal: its Implications
A sorry sign of the times By David Suzuki Volkswagen was caught cheating on U.S. Environmental Protection Agency emissions tests by installing “defeat devices,” which allowed its diesel vehicles to pass nitrogen oxide emissions checks but spew up to 40 times allowable pollutants once they were completed. The scandal has...
This time teachers, SD 8 agree new curriculum gets top marks
A new support plan was announced Monday to help teachers around the province get the training and information they need to successfully implement the new curriculum. The plan was revealed by Minister of Education Mike Bernier and B.C. Teachers’ Federation president Jim Iker and incorporates $100 million worth of dedicated...
Wild splits with Banff as squad prepares to open the Female AAA Hockey season
The new Kootenay Wild, formerly the Wildcats, tuned up for the start of the BC Hockey Female Midget AAA League Showcase with a split against Banff this past weekend at the NDCC Arena in Nelson. The Wild doubled the Alberta squad 4-2 Sunday after falling 1-0 during Saturday's opener. Hannah Nordli scored twice to lead the Wild...
Land of thundering Snow Exhibit: On-Line
“Living in the mountains, one is constantly reminded that we are living in avalanche country. This project brought to light that, throughout history, Canadians across the country have been impacted and the story of avalanches and snow science is one that affects all Canadians. I am overwhelmed by and grateful for the support...
Want to Talk About Death?
I recently received another invitation to attend a Death Café. The first two were so enjoyable that I was tempted to attend another, but decided to leave space for new people. Have you ever been to one? No? A Death Café provides a rare opportunity for people to enrich their lives by exchanging their thoughts, ideas,...
Atco Tree Planters Help Break World Record; Editor Gets Opinionated
The Sustainable Forestry Initiative Inc. (SFI) and its partners across North America set a new Guinness World Records title, planting 202,935 trees in one hour. SFI partnered with 29 teams of 25-100 people each to plant trees in locations from New York City to Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Organized by SFI, the effort...
Sticker Shock on Water and Sewer? Be Part of the Consultation.
Editor's Note: These reports are intended to show readers most of what Council does in the course of the meetings, even the boring stuff -- it's all part of their job -- in as unbiased a way as possible for a mere human. The next municipal election is now nearly three years away, but if you pay attention to these reports ...
Part 2: Your New Fall Routine
The last article focused on our foundation and good breakfast choices. Now, what to have for lunch? This is a great spot to fit in some servingsof veggies with carrots, celery, red peppers, beans, pea pods, cucumber, broccoli, cauliflower, beets, yams, jicama or any other vegetable you like raw. Salads are another great...
Breastfeeding: Let's Make it Work.
World Breastfeeding Week is celebrated in Canada from October 1-8, 2015. This year’s theme is Breastfeeding and Work: Let’s Make it Work! The week calls for global action to support women to combine breastfeeding and work. The World Health Organization recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months and continued...
Kootenay Ice drop pair of close games to open Major Midget season
The Kootenay Ice pushed the Greater Vancouver Canadians to the limit before dropping a pair of tough BC Hockey Major Midget League games this past weekend in Richmond. Kootenay opened losing 4-1 Saturday before suffering a heartbreaking 1-0 setback Sunday to the Lower Mainland power. Saturday, Kootenay trailed 2-1 entering the third period before the […]
