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LETTER: MLA wants you to help nominate Order of British Columbia Honours Excellence recipients for 2013

by Katrine Conroy on 01 Feb 2013
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LETTER: MLA wants you to help nominate Order of British Columbia Honours Excellence recipients for 2013

Dear editor,

The Order of British Columbia offers British Columbians a golden opportunity to take part in the public recognition of individuals who demonstrate outstanding achievement, excellence and distinction in their particular fields of endeavour.

Presentation by retired military officer on the hazards of smart meters should not be missed

by Alex Atamanenko on 24 Jan 2013
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Presentation by retired military officer on the hazards of smart meters should not be missed

New Democrat MP, Alex Atamanenko, says that upcoming February forums being hosted by the West Kootenay Concerned Citizens group will be a not-to-be-missed opportunity to hear what retired military officer, Jerry Flynn, has to say about the hazards of electromagnetic radiation emissions from wireless smart meters.  With 22 years experience in Canada's and NATO's army electronic warfare units, Flynn will present evidence which supports his belief that government and industry plans to install wireless smart meters in every home is negligent and highly dangerous, especially to our

Cana wine

by Keith Simmonds on 23 Jan 2013
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Cana wine

This is the time of year that finds us exploring the beginnings of Jesus' ministry. Each Gospel has a different take. Mark tells of teaching, casting out demons and healing. Matthew relates teaching, healing, and preaching a sermon from a mountain top. In Luke we hear a sermon preached in Nazareth that riled the assembly so much they tried to throw Jesus off a cliff. And John? John begins at a wedding.

COMMENT: The Department of Peace, part 2

by Alex Atamanenko on 22 Jan 2013
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COMMENT: The Department of Peace, part 2

In this column I will continue the discussion on the creation of a Department of Peace by highlighting some of the initiatives undertaken in other countries.

Over 30 countries have campaigns to create a Department of Peace.  In three countries – Nepal, the Solomon Islands and Costa Rica this is a reality.

On September 14, 2009 the Costa Rican Legislature passed a law changing the name of the country’s justice ministry to the Ministry of Justice and Peace – a first for Latin America. 

We are not the solution: we are the problem

by Charles Jeanes on 22 Jan 2013
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We are not the solution: we are the problem

Arc of the Cognizant XXI

“What do you mean ‘we,’ Paleface?”  -- Tonto to the Lone Ranger

By Charles Jeanes

Oh, Canada. If ever there was a time for Canadians to take a prominent place in global affairs, it would seem to be now. But is the consciousness of our people up to this task?

Man dies in Whistler snowboarding accident

by Trail Champion on 18 Jan 2013
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Man dies in Whistler snowboarding accident

A 24-year-old Australian man died in an accident at Whistler yesterday, according to RCMP Staff Sgt. Steve LeClair.

'On Jan 17 ... at 11:50 a.m., Whistler Ski Patrol contacted Whistler RCMP to advise of a serious injury on Whistler Mountain," he said. "A 24-year-old snowboarder visiting from Australia was riding when he fell in a steep treed area and suffered head trauma.

James Loney: Peace Activist and Former Iraqi Hostage Speaks at Shambhala Music & Performance Hall

by Contributor on 16 Jan 2013
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James Loney: Peace Activist and Former Iraqi Hostage Speaks at Shambhala Music & Performance Hall

The Mir Lecture Series presents James Loney at the Shambhala Music & Performance Hall in Nelson on Friday, February 8th. In November 2005, Loney and three other men were captured by armed gunmen and held hostage in Iraq. 

Local band needs your help to win BC's Best Teen Band contest!

by Contributor on 16 Jan 2013
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Local band Roy Has Fire needs your help!  A couple of months ago the Castlegar-based band entered the BC's Best Teen Band Contest and after deliberations a panel of industry professionals has picked them to be in the Top 10 stage of the contest.  For the next month online voting by fans will determine which bands make it to the Top 3.
 
That's where you come in!

LETTER: You do the math

by Contributor on 15 Jan 2013
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LETTER: You do the math

Pretend you are back at school and your teacher assigns you the following math problem:

School District 20 is facing another huge fiscal crisis due to government down-loading of costs and needs to cut its budget by $1,750,000 and has decided that it wants to close some schools before sharing all of the potential options it may be considering for addressing its budget crisis.

Columbia Power's future beyond the Waneta Expansion Project--your input wanted!

by Contributor on 11 Jan 2013
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Columbia Power's future beyond the Waneta Expansion Project--your input wanted!

Columbia Power wants to hear from you. We have embarked on a consultation project to gather feedback and insight from the public to help in the process of determining what’s next for the corporation.

The consultation is intended to tell the Columbia Power story, seek feedback on our proposed strategy, and gather information on how we can communicate most effectively with the community going forward.

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