As transient population spikes, be aware of available resources
City councillor and food bank/drop-in centre manager Deb McIntosh is saying a recent increase in the city's transient population is our cue to ensure residents have adequate information about the resources available in terms of social safety nets here in town. "We seem to have an influx of 'transients' in the Castlegar...
Reforming BC liquor laws begins in September
The review of B.C.’s liquor laws began this week with a request for feedback from key industry groups and stakeholders. In September, British Columbians also will be asked for their input to make practical reforms to B.C.’s outdated and inefficient liquor laws. The goal is to find practical, responsible solutions that improve consumer convenience and […]
Booms removed from Kootenay and Lower Slocan Rivers; 18 locals hired after yesterday's job fair
Executive Flight Centre is reporting that Kootenay and Lower Slocan River containment booms have been removed, and that upwards of 150 people attended yesterday's job fair in Castlegar, with 18 people getting hired to help with spill clean up. In an update released this (Thursday) morning, EFC said, “Quantum Murray removed ...
Crimes costing tens of thousands morphed into community contribution?
Graffiti has cost the city and local enterprise countless dollars, including upwards of $10,000 damage last weekend alone (see: https://castlegarsource.com/news/vandals-cause-upwards-10000-damage-over-long-weekend-25885#.UgLC4W0dLtQ ), but some locals are trying to find ways to bring the perpetrators into the community's embrace...
Russian government homosexuality position leads to NYC Russian vodka boycott
As of Monday, over 200 New York City area bars and restaurants had committed to boycotting Russian vodka in response to anti-homosexuality related laws passed by the country’s government. The boycott follows another event that took place on Monday, where bottles of vodka were poured onto the streets of the city, as part of a […]
Fire fighters 'put the boots' to local residents - again!
Postponed last week after the Lemon Creek jet fuel spill and subsequent evacuation, this fundraiser proves the Pass Creek Fire Department can’t be dissuaded in their desire to boot locals around a little for a good cause. If you get pulled over by fire fighters near the mailboxes going into Pass Creek between 10 a.m. […]
GF decides to work with WildSafe BC to manage the deer population
The City of Grand Forks has decided to hire a part-time employee to help deal with the deer in the city. The new employee will be part of the WildSafe (formerly BearAware) program and will help provide education on the deer population. During their regular meeting on July 22, councillors debated whether they wanted to […]
Illinois high schools now required to buy insurance for athletes
This past Sunday, Illinois Governor Pat Quinn signed into law a bill known as “Rocky’s Law” that requires Illinois high schools, through the local school district, to buy catastrophic injury insurance up to $3 millionUS or medical costs for up to five years, whichever one comes first, that covers student athletes. The insurance must cover […]
Jury awards American woman $18.6 mill in lawsuit against Equifax
A jury awarded Julie Miller of Marion County, Oregon $18.6 million last Friday in a federal lawsuit against Equifax. The lawsuit claimed she spent two years trying to get Equifax Information Services to fix major mistakes on her credit report which cost her the opportunities to get new credit. Miller said she had contacted ...
RDKB hires new animal control officers
Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB) accepted a contract with the BC Commissionaires at their July 25 meeting. The Commissionaires will accept the position as animal control officers for one year starting Sept. 1 for a fee of $8,600 a month plus an initial $1,500. They will cover animal control issues in Grand Forks, Christina Lake, Greenwood […]
