UPDATE: Jury at Sweatman inquest shown chilling video on Day two
The jury at the BC Coroners inquest into the death of member swift water search and rescue volunteer Sheilah Lorraine Sweatman witnessed chilling video Tuesday at the Nelson Courthouse. The unedited footage detailed the entire sequence of events leading to Sweatman’s death in June 2011. The rescue team, which Sweatman was a member, was attempting […]
Economists cautiously optimistic about B.C.'s economy
The majority of B.C. Economic Forecast Council members predict B.C. real GDP growth will slightly outperform the Canadian average in 2013, Finance Minister Michael de Jong announced at the conclusion of the annual meeting of the council. On average, the council expects B.C. real GDP growth to be 2.1 per cent in 2012, down...
OPINION: Canada needs quality First Nation leaders in Parliament
By: Mischa Popoff, Policy Advisor for The Heartland Institute, Research Associate for The Frontier Centre for Public Policy Getting kicked off a flight for being inebriated must’ve been troubling for New Democrat MP Romeo Saganash. But it was even more troubling for me. Put aside for the moment the fact that Saganash is a...
OP/ED: Ninja knickers to the rescue
I was cruising around Pinterest one day and found a quote that struck something deep inside me. It read, “I have an irrational fear of wasting a good outfit on an insignificant day.” (I know, deep, right?) Anyway,I gasped in excitement and thought, “Oh my gawsh, that’s totally me!” and quickly ‘pinned’ it before moving on to other sparkly […]
Glitzy ceremony honours 10 deserving volunteers with Queen’s Diamond Jubilee medals
It was a ceremony that had all the glitz and glitter of a Buckingham Palace Queen celebration. Friday, at Nelson's Hume Hotel, BC Southern Interior MP Alex Atamanenko joined the Regional District of Central Kootenay Board of Directors to recognize 10 outstanding individuals for years of contributions to communities and fellow...
Sweatman inquest begins Monday at Nelson Courthouse
The BC Coroners inquest into the tragic death of Sheilah Lorraine Sweatman begins at 9:30 a.m. Monday at the Nelson Courthouse. The inquest was originally scheduled to begin in June but was postponed to ensure availability of all required witnesses, including counsel for parties with standing. Sweatman, 29, died while performing a recovery operation with […]
Take part in provincial consultations on the Columbia River Treaty
Residents will have another chance to talk to the Province about the future of the Columbia River Treaty in November. The Columbia River Treaty (CRT) Local Governments’ Committee encourages Basin residents to attend the consultation workshop in Trail on Wednesday, November 28. Workshops are also being held in Jaffray, Valemount,...
Nanaimo police arrest U.S. sex offender
A 49-year-old American citizen, wanted in several states for sex offence parole violations, was arrested in Nanaimo early yesterday morning. Nanaimo RCMP, in consultation with the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), received information the male was residing in the Nanaimo area. At approximately 8:30 a.m. on Nov. 14, officers attended a residence in south Nanaimo […]
Downtown building to get face lift
A very visible building in the city's downtown core is gearing up for a facelift after being purchased by Element Club, Bar & Grill owners George and Florio Vassilakakis. The building at 270 Columbia Ave., adjacent to the Element and currently housing the SculptureWalk offices and Book Co., will be gutted and renovated...
Castlegar Red Cross seeking volunteers
Those who experience a sudden illness or accident are often stunned by how quickly their lives can change. A car accident, a sudden slip, or a heart attack may leave a person helpless in a home built for the able-bodied. After hip or knee surgery, a broken bone, or the onset of debilitating disease, everyday tasks can ...
