Regional News
by Alex Atamanenko on Wednesday Dec 22 2010
One of the hallmarks of a democratic state is its commitment to free, public and political expression.
Indeed, no society can call itself truly democratic if it does not guarantee its citizens the inalienable rights to gather, communicate their opinion and demonstrate their support for or against any political position they wish.
by Alex Atamanenko on Wednesday Dec 15 2010
Food Banks Canada released its HungerCount 2010 survey in November.
by Contributor on Wednesday Dec 15 2010
Aboriginal students at Selkirk College and College of the Rockies will find support and a place to gather once construction is complete on the colleges’ newly announced Aboriginal Gathering Places. The two spaces, valued together at nearly $2.5 million, will be built thanks in part to a $400,000 contribution from Columbia Basin Trust (CBT).
by Nelson Daily Staff on Tuesday Dec 14 2010
In what amounts to, literally, a license to print money, a group of local economy advocates are about to launch a regional currency that will be in circulation throughout the Columbia Basin early next year.
by Nelson Daily Editor on Thursday Dec 09 2010
By Timothy Schafer, The Nelson Daily
A move by Canada Post to “modernize” mailing addresses in rural communities in the regional district could be divisive, costly and time consuming, warns the RDCK’s chief administrative officer.
by Nelson Daily Staff on Wednesday Dec 08 2010
Partners in the Waneta Expansion Project — Columbia Power Corporation, Fortis Inc., and Columbia Basin Trust — have formed and hosted an introductory meeting for the Waneta Expansion Community Impact Management Committee (CIMC).
by Contributor on Wednesday Dec 08 2010
Selkirk College has joined forces with TRIUMF--a consortium of 15 universities in Canada whose purpose is to conduct world-class experimental research in subatomic physics and nuclear medicine and to commercialize its spin-off technologies.
by The Nelson Daily Sports on Sunday Dec 05 2010
By Bruce Fuhr,
The Nelson Daily Sports
Generally the unofficial/opening day at Whitewater Ski Resort is a low-key opportunity for the staff to get a dry run of what is to be expected throughout the season.
