SPOTLIGHT FILMS: Trumbo
It was a dark period in the forging of the United States, one of many for a nation aspiring to greatness. The fostering of paranoia in order to expunge enemies, imagined or real, is an unfortunate device employed by those with distorted dreams. The victims, in this case, included folk musician Pete Seeger, writer Dashiell...
COLUMN: Briefings from Victoria
I am now back in Victoria at the Legislature until the end of May. While there are many events and meeting requests that come across my desk, I am only in the constituency on Fridays and Saturdays and quite often that time is limited by weather and other unforeseen issues. I depend on my very resourceful and knowledgeable...
COLUMN: Costs of post-secondary education
As the NDP critic for post-secondary education, I’ve met with a number of groups over the past weeks and months to discuss the opportunities and challenges facing universities, colleges and technical institutions, as well as with the students who are working hard to better their futures. And the benefits to post-secondary ...
Op/Ed First Nations have right to wildlife resources
I am sending you a news release from the Wildlife Stewardship Council that is a reminder to all British Columbians that First Nations have the leverage to demand their constitutional right to harvest a fair share of the province’s wildlife resource! How many BC First Nations bands are going to ask in the immediate future the...
Midway police request public assistance in finding missing woman
The Midway (BC) RCMP is requesting the public's assistance in locating a missing Rock Creek resident. Colleen Sylvia Smith was last seen Feb. 9 at 9:30 a.m. Colleen Smith is described as: Caucasian female; 50 years old; 5 ft 5 in (165 cm); 145 lbs (66 kg); blonde hair; blue eyes; wears glasses. Colleen Smith owns ...
SPECIAL AVALANCHE WARNING FOR THIS AREA
Avalanche Canada is issuing a Special Public Avalanche Warning for recreational backcountry users from Friday February 19 to Monday February 22. The warning applies to the North Columbia, South Columbia, the Purcells and the Kootenay Boundary. Glacier National Park is also issuing a public warning for backcountry users in...
Social sector services and organizations receive a boost
Twenty-eight projects that support social well-being have been approved to receive over $1 million in funding through Columbia Basin Trust’s Social Grants. “Through these grants, we’re able to help social service organizations meet the needs of Basin communities and residents,” said Liz Gillis, Columbia Basin Trust Manager,...
MLA Conroy pans 2016 budget
In a budget that rewards the wealthiest British Columbians at the expense of all other citizens, Christy Clark maintained a billion-dollar tax cut for millionaires and created a slush fund with unfair MSP tax hikes. "This is not a budget for B.C. families,” said Katrine Conroy, MLA. “This budget continues the tax break for ...
Kinnaird Bluffs get boost as vision expands
"From-ruin-to-riches" may end up being the theme of the Kinnaird Bluffs story, after concerned residents banded together to save the site and are now contemplating loftier goals than mere preservation. Vince Hempsall, of The Association of West Kootenay Rock Climbers (TAWKROC), told Castlegar city council (at its regular...
MVAs in Trail and Castlegar cause community concern
Car crashes – one in Trail on Saturday and another in Castlegar Monday night – had onlookers concerned and asking The Source/Champion for follow-up details. A collision in Trail near the intersection of Goodwin Way and Highway 3B (near the mall) at just after 8 a.m. Saturday morning was characterized by one reader as looking...
