Politics

Sober second thought

by Andre Carrel on 24 May 2013
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Sober second thought

The question of whether to abolish or to elect the Senate tends to flare up in the wake of a crass partisan appointment or a flagrant abuse of privilege. That question, however, should not be allowed to negate the question of the Senate’s purpose.

BC’s Election Stunner: Five Lessons for the Left

by Murray Dobbin on 24 May 2013
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BC’s Election Stunner: Five Lessons for the Left

The NDP’s stunning loss in B.C. is being deconstructed, dissected, analyzed and mourned over not only here but across the country. Every pundit and political junkie, including me, thought the NDP would win, even after their lead suddenly dropped. But unfortunately, most of the analysis won’t be very helpful for those individuals and organizations hoping and fighting for a better country.

Letter: Passionate plea for city to think again

by Contributor on 24 May 2013
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Letter: Passionate plea for city to think again

Dear Editor,

You can find various chemical and biological hazards throughout our beautiful community. From the naturally occurring environmental hazards that are prevalent in our area such as Radon gas, to the manmade chemicals that are used in many ways throughout society, we are all exposed to a wide variety of hazards throughout our day.

Candidate says so long, but not good-bye

by Joseph Hughes on 23 May 2013
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Candidate says so long, but not good-bye

Dear Editor;

To the free citizens of Kootenay West, I owe you thanks. From family and friends to the thousands who made their voice clear on the election ballot,
thank you. I chose to step forward to represent you and the support I received was amazing. The calls, e-mails and talks on the street were so
empowering. This community has a fantastic trait; that is the support for

Crunching the numbers: Some facts in break-down of new Trail/Teck deal

by Kyra Hoggan on 23 May 2013
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The bottom portion, outlined in red dots, indicates the proposed expansion area

The City of Trail is offering more specific numbers regarding its plans to expand city boundaries to include the Columbia River Valley (encompassing the airport and Waneta Dam) almost all the way to the U.S Border (see attached map).

City and Teck broker agreement for massive expansion of Trail boundaries

by Trail Champion on 23 May 2013
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City and Teck broker agreement for massive expansion of Trail boundaries

The following is a press release issued jointly by the City of Trail and Teck Cominco:

The City of Trail will be moving forward with the boundary extension referral process which may result in the city extending its boundaries into Electoral Area A; including land from the city’s existing southern boundary through to the Columbia Gardens Industrial Park and south to the US border.

Resident group garnering signatures to oppose pesticide use in city parks/play spaces

by Kyra Hoggan on 22 May 2013
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Resident group garnering signatures to oppose pesticide use in city parks/play spaces

A group of local residents is using three Facebook pages, an online petition, and several hard copy petitions to try to pressure the City of Castlegar to ban pesticide use in city parks and play areas.

Elise Bourgeois, a mother of three who lives right next to Millennium Park, said she opposes any kind of spraying at all.

City to review policy allowing mobile food vendors/restaurants

by Kyra Hoggan on 22 May 2013
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City to review policy allowing mobile food vendors/restaurants

An upset letter from a local restaurant owner has council considering the implications of the number of mobile food vendors they license in the city.

Element owner Florio Vassilakakis sent a letter arguing against allowing mobile vendors/restaurants (the food trucks you can see along Columbia Avenue), prompting city staff to write a report suggesting the current bylaw (which has been in place since 1980) be reviewed and updated.

Trail kids net professional filming gig for Silver City Days

by Kyra Hoggan on 22 May 2013
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Trail kids net professional filming gig for Silver City Days

Five Trail teens got the experience of a lifetime while bringing a whole new realm of publicity for Silver City Days' 50th anniversary this year.

City communication and events coordinator Andrea Jolly said she was surprised by the initiative shown by Grade 11 J. L. Crowe student Eric Gonzalez, 17, when he approached her offering his videography skills to the city.

“I thought that was impressive initiative, and he was very poised and professional,” she said.

White House releases Benghazi emails

by Wikinews on 22 May 2013
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White House releases Benghazi emails

The United States White House released roughly a hundred pages of emails on Wednesday related to the September 11, 2012 attack on the United States diplomatic post in Benghazi,

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