Editorial Note:   In the column below,  Dermod Travis points out many instances of close correlation between large donations  by corporations to the Liberal Party of  BC and lucrative contracts awarded to  those corporations.  Now, as any scientist will tell us, correlation is not proof of causation -- but it's a good reason...

Most residents of the Columbia Basin know something about the Columbia River Treaty.   In 1964, Canada and the United States entered into this agreement to construct and operate dams on the upper Columbia River, for flood control and power production to benefit both countries.  Both BC and the US have benefited economically,...

It wasn’t supposed to be so tough, but playoff hockey is prone to unpredictable outcomes. But when push came to shove, the defending British Columbia Intercollegiate Hockey League fought of a pesky University of Victoria Vikes to capture the best-of-three series Sunday night in Castlegar with a 3-1 victory. “He [Vikes goaltender Scott Legault] had […]

While mild temperatures and steady rain have some locals concerned about the rapidly warming globe, weather experts assure The Nelson Daily that the warm and wet weather this winter in the West Kootenay region is par for the course. While global warming is certainly a legitimate concern, and the Nelson area has felt unseasonably...

One additional officer should be hired for Nelson Police Department said  Director of Police Services, Clayton Pecknold in his report to City Council and Nelson Police Board. The report, which includes Pecknold recommending the addition of an administrative position, was announced in a media release by the City of Nelson...

West Kootenay Community TEETH Clinic Society is looking for a few friends to help spend $50,000. Well, actually, West Kootenay Community TEETH Clinic Society board is seeking partnerships from the region with the purpose of increasing access to low-cost quality dental care. “We are seeking your ideas of how you can partner with TEETH in […]

UPDATE:  Thanks to generous people donating money to help renovate and repair the Miners Union Hall,  the $25,000 in matching funds have been more than matched:  $27,000 have been contributed during March to help move the project forward.   But it's a big project, and more money must still be raised.  More donations are still...

You won't need to ask "Who's Jason Scott?"  if you've seen the posters around town with a mature, hunky-looking guy in a sparkly red shirt, advertising his upcoming show honouring Neil Diamond at the Rossland Legion on March 17 --  yes, St. Patrick's Day. Scott will be appearing in "Diamond Mountain,"  a feature-length...

Rossland City Council Meeting, March 7, 2016 Council members present:  Mayor Kathy Moore, and Councillors John Greene, Andy Morel, Lloyd McLellan,  and Aaron Cosbey.   Absent:  Andrew Zwicker and Marten Kruysse. Staff present:  Consulting CAO Lynne Burch, Interim CFO Steve Ash, Planner Stacey Lightbourne, Manager of Public ...

Rossland residents are invited to examine draft versions of Rossland’s Life and Environment Action plans and to provide valuable input. Second-year Selkirk College Integrated Environmental Planning Program students prepared the plans.  People can see them at an open house on Monday, March 14 at the Old Fire Hall (2115 Queen Street) in Rossland between 5 […]