Serial killer suspected loose in New York, more bodies found
Police in Suffolk County, New York suspect that a serial killer may be on the loose in the area, following the discovery of eight bodies on beaches near the New York City area since December 2010. The latest discovery of three corpses was made by investigators on Gilgo Beach, which is a barrier island […]
Getting to know Bryan Hunt: Environmentalist, conservative business man, artist and Green Party candidate
A recurring mantra of childhood fatherly advice, a deep rooted love for the region and the desire to do what’s right: Bryan Hunt’s formula for getting elected as the Green Party MP in the BC Southern Interior riding is also a formula he hopes will allow him and folks like him to spend more time […]
Genetically modified dairy cows produce 'human milk'
A team from the China Agrcultural University is reporting success after transfering human genes into a herd of 300 dairy cows. The cows now produce milk containing proteins associated with human breast milk. Human milk is beneficial to infants due to its high nutrient concentration. Formula milk offers an alternative to breastfeeding, but critics feel it is inferior and […]
All invited to meeting to determine if Castlegar needs/wants community foundation
You are invited to attend a Community Foundation information session on April 7th from 2 – 4 p.m. in the basement meeting room of the Castlegar Public Library at 1005 3rd St. Castlegar Social Planning Society is hosting this first session for Castlegar andDistrict area residents, businesses and organizations ...
ELECTRIC GRAPEVINE: Social spackle
spack·le [spak-uhl] Sh (initial capital letter) Trademark . a brand of quick-drying, plasterlike material used to fill holes, small cracks and other minor surface defects Some of the digital tools available today seem to help us overlook dire problems in order to expedite trivial tasks. The series of Windows Cloud commercials are prime time offenders. The ad with the exasperated mother desperately trying to air brush […]
U.S.’s shifting stance on arming rebels: Once ‘illegal,’ but what now?
By Marian Wang in ProPublica As the Obama administration grapples with whether to arm the Libyan rebels, it has several things to consider—not least of which is the question of if doing so would be legal. The State Department had been pretty clear about the matter earlier this month, with then-spokesman P.J. Crowley telling […]
Government data reveals hundreds of B.C. grizzlies killed by humans in 2010
New government data shows that more than 300 grizzly bears were killed in British Columbia last year, mostly as a result of trophy hunting. Released by the David Suzuki Foundation at the start of B.C.’s spring bear hunt, official government records indicate 317 grizzlies died at the hands of humans in 2010. Almost four out […]
Highway Three to be studied. Local Mayors see expansion of highway as key to economic growth.
Highway three. It’s the east-west road in and out of the Kootenays and the southern route from the lower mainland to Alberta. It both brings traffic to our area as well as takes traffic away from our area. As the primary transportation link to the southern portion of the province it is in many ways […]
VIDEO: Atamanenko addresses public forum on CETA
On February 11, the Nelson Chapter of the Council of Canadians held a public forum on CETA, the latest trade agreement that the Canadian Government is negotiating with the European Union at Nelson United Church. Guest speakers were Peter Julian, the NDP International Trade Critic along with Alex Atamanenko, our local MP. A three part […]
Dark Hour for Castlegar as it relinquishes Earth Hour Cup
It’s a dark hour for Castlegar as the city is forced to relinquish its Earth Hour Cup, held for two consecutive years, to Keremeos. The tiny village, population 1,200, managed the highest per-capita pledges for Earth Hour, with over seven per cent of residents signing on, winning them a $5,000 energy upgrade that will go ...
