MLA Conroy encourages locals to participate in Order of B.C. nominations
To the Editor: Order of British Columbia Honours Excellence The Order of British Columbia offers British Columbians a golden opportunity to take part in the public recognition of individuals who demonstrate outstanding achievement, excellence and distinction in their particular fields of endeavour. Nominations are now...
Meeting meatheads in the Koots' cootie-infested online dating world
With Valentine’s Day over and done with, I can freely admit to being a tad bit cynical about this occasion, often saying that the best thing about it is the day after–when all the chocolates go on sale for 50% off. Anyway, on February 14 I woke up and went about my day, wishing my […]
ATAMANENKO: The U.S. Right on crime campaign
Two prominent US Republicans, Newt Gingrich (former Speaker of the House) and Pat Nolan, (former Republican Leader of the California State Assembly) are saying that the American style “tough on crime” approach is not working. They, along with other US Conservative leaders are spearheading the Right on Crime Campaign, a national movement urging states […]
Strange but true: Australian town to change name to promote road safety
The residents of Speed, a small town in the south-east of Australia, have made the decision to modify the name of the town for one month in an attempt to improve road safety in the country. The name of the town will be adjusted to SpeedKills across next month. The idea was created by the Transport Accident Commission (TAC)....
RDCK passes resolution against provincial downloading
By Timothy Schafer, The Nelson Daily Continued provincial offloading of the future costs of healthcare capital projects could mean a significant rise in current property taxes for all West Kootenay residents, says one regional district director. Area K (Arrow Lakes) director Paul Peterson said precedence is being set for the IHA to ask the West […]
Man accused of feeding bears to protect his grow op pleads not guilty
Self –proclaimed “bear dude” Allen Piche entered a not guilty plea this past Tuesday in Grand Forks Provincial Court, in relation to the possession of marijuana charges stemming from a raid on his property that uncovered a grow-op at Christina Lake last summer. Piche’s other charge concerning the feeding of up to two dozen […]
Cole recovering; homecoming to be addressed
Readers avidly following the story of 11-year-old Cole Hoodicoff, a Castlegar youngster who was paralyzed in a Jan. ski accident, will be pleased to hear that he’s continuing to progress, according to his Mom, Amy. “He’s coming grocery shopping with me this afternoon and having dinner at the apartment with me tonight, and tomorrow […]
Community rallies for 10-year-old Corbin Lew
Anyone who knows 10-year-old Grade 5 student Corbin Lew probably knows by now that he’s struggling. Corbin, a Twin Rivers student along with his twin brother Chris, has been in the Vancouver Children’s Hospital since Jan. 14, and was diagnosed, this Friday, with a brain cancer, or lymphoma. (Chris is healthy and strong,...
Historic Agreement signed to support long-term protection of the Flathead River Valley
The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) and The Nature Conservancy (TNC) have announced a multi-million dollar funding commitment to help remove major threats to British Columbia’s Flathead River Valley – a spectacular wilderness area that straddles the Canada-U.S. border. The two leading conservation organizations will provide $9.4 million to the Province of British Columbia […]
Former Egyptian president Mubarak reportedly ill, may be in coma
Al Arabiya is reporting that former president of Egypt Hosni Mubarak, 82, has fallen into a coma. According to the network, Mubarak went into a coma on Saturday night after falling ill. Sameh Shoukry, the Egyptian ambassador to the United States said on theToday Show on NBC, that Mubarak is “possibly in bad health.” He is currently being treated at his home […]
