Stephen Harper is planning to do away with the per-vote subsidy to political parties. Brought in under the Chretien Liberals, this is the subsidy that, along with putting stricter limits on union and corporate donations, was meant to reduce political influence over Canadian elections.  Under current laws it is no longer...

 Community members will be pleased to hear there has been some progress made in the investigation of one of the more distasteful crimes committed in Castlegar recently.Police have identified a suspect in a theft of charity money that took place at Café Michael Sept. 6.  “We got the call at 7:25 p.m., indicating that a male ...

The Elk Valley RCMP is currently searching for three-year-old Kienan Hebert of Sparwood, reported missing from the family home this morning, Wednesday Sept. 7.Kienan is described as having short blond hair, wearing “Scooby Doo” cartoon boxer shorts and may be carrying up to three blankets with him. Kienan exited the family ...

This is the second part of the Castlegar Interact Club’s experience in South Africa supported by our local community.  Each day one or two Interactors write about their experiences for the day. This is a summarized version of those journals and the full journal articles can be found at: http://castlegarinteract5.shawwebspace.ca/...

Traffic was brought to a halt on Columbia Avenue Tuesday, after a generator caught fire right under a cluster of trees and overhead power lines. “We got the call just after 3 p.m.,” said Fire Chief Gerry Rempel. “Several people called it in to us, to 911, and to the police. They said it looked like there was a smoke stack...

The wave of violence that Mexico is experiencing has reached the national sport par excellence. Last Saturday, August 21, 2011, during an official first division football match in the Estadio Corona (TSM), in Torreón, Coahuila, an armed confrontation took place outside the stadium. It led to the cancellation of the game and...

Dear editor,A concern for all Canadians which you may want to pass on to your readers. Please help stop this travesty.Federal Environment Minister Peter Kent just announced new rules for coal power that he claims will reduce pollution. But there’s a huge problem: he left a loophole big enough to drive a 500MW coal plant...

August 20, 2011
Toronto, OntarioDear Friends,Tens of thousands of Canadians have written to me in recent weeks to wish me well. I want to thank each and every one of you for your thoughtful, inspiring and often beautiful notes, cards and gifts. Your spirit and love have lit up my home, my spirit, and my determination.Unfortunately...

August 20, 2011 Toronto, Ontario  Dear Friends,   Tens of thousands of Canadians have written to me in recent weeks to wish me well. I want to thank eachand every one of you for your thoughtful, inspiring and often beautiful notes, cards and gifts. Your spirit and love have lit up my home, my spirit, and my determination.Unfortunately...

Ed Note: the following is a press release issued by the Penticton RCMP: Investigators with the Penticton General Investigation Section have been successful in obtaining charge approval on a total of 8 separate counts against accused David Wesley Bobbitt, the man  arrested for the July 31th\, unlawful confinement and aggravated...