Pay it Forward Day to feature random acts of kindness in Castlegar, Nelson and Grand Forks this Thanksgiving weekend
Castlegar, Nelson and Grand Forks residents are being asked to participate in Pay it Forward Day on Friday, Oct. 11. This is how Kootenay Society for Community Living (KSCL) is planning to celebrate Community Living Month in B.C. - and they're hoping the whole community takes part. “What our plan is, is we (by this I mean the...
Final Coroners Report into Cory Monteith death released
The BC Coroners Service has completed its investigation into the death of actor Cory Monteith and has released its final report into Monteith's death. Coroner Claire Thompson concluded that Monteith, aged 31, died of mixed drug toxicity, involving intravenous heroin use combined with the ingestion of alcohol. The death has ...
Castlegar worker killed in car crash
A celebration of life for Dustin Raymond Descoteau will be held this Friday at 4 p.m. at Maple Grove. The 29-year-old Chemainus father of four was killed on Sept. 25 after his pickup truck rolled off the Coquihalla Highway, the BC Coroners Service has confirmed. "Dustin came to the Island on his days off from work in Castlegar...
COMMENT: We do not need a lex Breivik
By Ole Petter Ottersen. Anders Breivik's application to the University of Oslo for admission to the political science study programme created interest worldwide. Breivik did not qualify for the full programme, but will be able study specific topics. Here the university's rector explains the decision to grant him access to the...
Well-known local newspaper editor joins Selkirk team
Selkirk College welcomed a new member to its communications team this week. Bob Hall has spent two decades as a Nelson journalist and joins the college in the position of Community Liaison/Alumni Coordinator. "We're so thrilled to have Bob join Selkirk College,” says Selkirk College President Angus Graeme. “Our success is...
October is known for Halloween but it’s also FortisBC’s PowerSense month
While October is best known for its collection of ghosts and goblins, it’s also a great time to scare away high energy use. “In the winter energy use increases by almost 50 per cent compared with summer months,” said Tom Loski, vice president, customer service, FortisBC. “Energy efficient upgrades could help lower your heating...
The results are in: Thoughtstream CBT report available online
You logged on, you thought, you prioritized. Now Basin residents can visit CBT’s Thoughtstream website to see results from our online engagement pilot project. Close to 1,400 residents participated in CBT’s Thoughtstream and answered six questions about economic, social and environmental well-being. Over 10,000 thoughts were...
Notes from the Shadows: Remembering war, injustice, and other unreasonable aspects of human history
War and Remembrance, Feeling and Reasoning A month ago I wrote about Canada’s war in Afghanistan and concluded with a note that on November 11, I will be at the Nelson cenotaph protesting war. My theme on the radio program I’ve hosted for the last four seasons has been the history of war. During research for the show, I came...
Selkirk's children's programs in the Boundary a hit
With the help of many generous partners, Selkirk College wrapped up another successful season of children’s summer programing in Grand Forks and Christina Lake. “We ran upwards of 100 children through our programs this summer and broadened our programming to include Art and Theatre,” says Continuing Education Coordinator...
Furry faith to be found at annual Blessing of the Pets
Who says dogs don't go to heaven? If you need proof, head to this year's Blessing of the Pets on Oct. 5 at Millenium Park in Castlegar at 10 a.m. “Everyone is welcome…..bring your dog (on leashes please), cat (maybe in a carrier if they are not leash trained), fish, pig or any other beloved pet,” said Marian Craft, lay minister...
