OP/ED: MP slams Tory cuts to Community Access Program funding
Southern Interior MP Alex Atamanenko added his voice today to the growing calls from his constituents demanding that the Conservative government reverse the cuts to the Community Access Program (CAP) hidden in the federal omnibus Budget Bill C-38 that will affect rural and low-income Canadians. “CAP used to have more service...
OP/ED: Give moms capes and superpowers ... or leave 'em alone, wouldja?
The cover of the May 21 issue of Time magazine caught my attention – it could be the picture of a gorgeous woman breastfeeding her three-year-old that drew my eye, but what really grabbed me was the title Are you Mom enough? I think this question speaks volumes about the amount of pressure today’s society […]
Youth came, connected, and created
Youth from across the Basin met at CBT’s Youth Action Summit in Kimberley on May 3 to 6, 2012, to get inspired, educated and empowered to create action events in their own communities. The result is CONNECT: Youth Action Month, which will see 18 youth-inspired and -created Action Events happening right now across the Basin. […]
Erna Paris to receive WFM – Canada World Peace Award
Acclaimed Canadian author Erna Paris is the 2012 recipient of the WFM - Canada World Peace Award. The award, to be presented July 12 in Winnipeg, recognizes an outstanding Canadian whose work advances awareness and action in support of a more peaceful future for humanity. Paris (www.ernaparis.com) is the author of seven books...
'Tropicarnage' is headed your way...rain or shine
Live roller derby action once again rolls into high gear as the ladies of the West Kootenay Womens Roller Derby League prepare to take to the track for “Tropicarnage”. This double-header event coincides with Castlegar’s Sunfest, and won’t disappoint derby fans. The Valley Vendettas are looking to tear into the Nelson Killjoys...
Castlegar one of seven communities to host Columbia River Treaty review public consultations
The province of B.C. has committed to consult with First Nations and residents of the Columbia River Basin to ensure regional interests help shape the future of the Columbia River Treaty, including one in Castlegar June 6. The provincial Columbia River Treaty 2014 Review will conduct economic, environmental, social, financial, legal and hydrological analyses in […]
City delegation optimistic after meetings in Victoria
Mayor Lawrence Chernoff, councillor Dan Rye and city manager John Malcolm returned to Castlegar optimistic after a full day of meetings with provincial ministers, ministerial staff and elected representatives May 9. Rye said the trio met with, among others, Minister of Advanced Education Naomi Yamamoto, Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Innovation Pat Bell, opposition critic […]
Strange-but-true files: Nude unicyclist arrested near Houston, Texas
Police in Kemah, Texas arrested a man on Wednesday for riding a unicycle while nude. The city's chief of police told sources that the man, Joseph Glynn Farley, 45, of Clear Lake, Texas had been falling off his unicycle repeatedly while riding across a bridge. Police stated the man was not intoxicated at the time of his arrest,...
Do you care what cultural opportunities are on offer in Castlegar?
The Castlegar Cultural Advisory Committee will be hosting a round table meeting on June 12, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at the Castlegar and District Recreation Complex, Selkirk Room. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss future objectives of the committee, what our vision is and possible actions we can take for our continued...
Third annual Nature Fest in Castlegar this weekend
Looking for something to do on your May long weekend? Come down to Millennium Park in Castlegar (110 5th St) and enjoy the Third Annual Castlegar Garden and Nature Fest taking place on Saturday May 19, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. In addition to the park’s winding walkways, native plants and a scenic river views, you can […]
