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...
U-19 Film Fest at RSS on May 5
Columbia Power Corporation and the Nelson and District Credit Union-Rossland Branch are proud supporters of the Rossland Council for Arts and Culture and the Rossland Youth Action Network U19 Film Festival. U19 – a showcase for local youth filmmakers – takes place on Thursday evening May 5th at Rossland Summit School as part...
BC Residents Want Big Money Out of Politics
Across the province, 86% of residents support a ban on corporate and union political donations. Voters in British Columbia believe corporations have outsized influence in determining government policy, thanks in part to unlimited political donations, a new poll by Insights West has found. The online survey of a representative...
Hockey Talk, Airbnb issues, Washington Street Excavation Schedule, and More.
Present: Mayor Kathy Moore, and Councillors Lloyd McLellan, John Greene, Andy Morel, Aaron Cosbey, Andrew Zwicker. Marten Kruysse arrived at 6:25. Staff: new Chief Administrative Officer Brian Teasdale, Consulting Chief Financial Officer Steve Ash, City Planner Stacey Lightbourne, Manager of Public works Darrin Albo,...
Mike Ranta — living his dream one paddle at a time
The person pulling a canoe through Nelson Tuesday with this trusty dog, bear fighter, navigator and best friend, Spitzii breaking trail is Mike Ranta. Ranta, from Atikokan,Ont., which just happens to be the Canoe Capital of Canada, is no stranger to solo expeditions having already crossed North America continent solo, over ...
Salmo to Host Regional BC Youth Parliament in June
The Village of Salmo is rolling out the red carpet the ninth Southern Interior Youth Parliament (SIYP) at the Salmo Valley Youth and Community Centre from June 3-5. The British Columbia Youth Parliament is a Youth Service non-profit organization dedicated to promoting democratic political engagement and fulfilling its motto of “Youth Serving Youth”, said Salmo […]
Another blow to Kootenay Lake Fishing as Province calls for early closure due to low kokanee numbers
As if businesses that rely on Kootenay Lake fishing needed any more bad news. The Province said in a media release effective May 1, 2016, the kokanee sport fishery on the upper west arm of Kootenay Lake will be catch and release only for the remainder of the fishing season. "Sport fishing will remain open, but anglers will ...
