Letters to the Editor
by Letters to the editor on 9 June 2019 - 3:01pm
To The Editor:
When I arrived in Nelson 49 years ago, I was deeply saddened by how the local environment was being treated.
The City of Nelson was burying garbage on its Kootenay River waterfront and occasionally burning cardboard and wood waste there. The Kootenay Forest Products mill pumped smoke into the air and spewed fly ash throughout Fairview....
by Letters to the editor on 5 June 2019 - 7:16am
To The Editor:
There will be a Federal election this October and I’m wondering what the various parties will tell us what should be of concern: SNC Lavalin, taxing sugary drinks, immigration or a price on carbon?
When I consider that everything we do happens within “the environment”, locally and globally and that environment is being impacted by serious...
by Letters to the editor on 3 June 2019 - 11:49am
Dear Editor,
There will be a Federal election this October and I’m wondering what the various parties will tell us should be of concern: SNC Lavalin, taxing sugary drinks, immigration or a price on carbon? When I consider that everything we do happens within “the environment”, locally and globally and that environment is being impacted by serious climate disruption, I will be looking...
by Letters to the editor on 2 June 2019 - 6:21pm
To The Editor:
On June 6, 1944, I arrived by boat on Juno Beach in Normandy, France, with the Canadian Scottish Regiment. My role was in the mortar platoon. On June 17, I was based in a barn, anticipating an attack that never came. I went into a nearby shed to disarm the grenades when one exploded, resulting in the loss of my right arm.
When I returned...
by Letters to the editor on 12 May 2019 - 5:27pm
To The Editor:
This Fall, the call will come for the opportunity to run the business of the nation.
There will be at least four major companies making a pitch for that job. We know them as ‘political parties’. When contracting any company, it’s important that ‘deliverables’ are not just vague promises, but are supported with time lines and measureable...
by Letters to the editor on 10 May 2019 - 2:35pm
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Dear Minister Conroy,
After 16 years of a government that constantly picked fights with teachers and underfunded public schools, many in BC’s education sector felt relief when your government was elected. Teachers...
by Letters to the editor on 26 April 2019 - 12:28am
To the Editor:
You may have heard in the news about a draft agreement on protecting BC’s endangered mountain caribou. Unfortunately, this recovery plan for herds in central BC has resulted in misinformed — and often racist — backlash.
Caribou across the province continue to be displaced from their critical habitat as our human footprint grows...
by Letters to the editor on 23 April 2019 - 10:54am
To The Editor:
With the transitional relief of Spring lighting up our lifestyles - allowing us some space to refresh and relish our step, making room for hope, enthusiasm and a time for excitement.
This year, though, I am beginning to sense a potential conflict while moving around Nelson. I’ve observed two things: firstly, a fresh, wonderfully nifty...
by Letters to the editor on 22 April 2019 - 2:07am
To The Editor:
Accidents can happen in a split second. As the weather warms up and kids spend more time outside, I encourage parents, teachers and community group leaders to help pass on The War Amps PLAYSAFE message.
I grew up in The War Amps Child Amputee (CHAMP) Program and have met kids who have lost limbs in accidents. As a leg amputee, I also know...
by Letters to the editor on 25 March 2019 - 7:17am
To The Editor:
A number of reasons!
I say “we” because this is bigger than just me, I am connected to something much greater and there are a number of people with the same concerns. (So I will say “I” or “we” while not taking credit for anything.)
We tried reaching out to our local MLA Michelle Mungall (who locked her doors to the public a few...
