It’s that time of year again, when people contemplate the previous year, and here at The Source, we’re doing the same. When I reflect on the past year, the first thing that enters my mind is how lucky I am to have my beautiful wife Nichole and the seven years we have shared together; and my […]

As you prepare to open presents or old family grievances, ski deep powder or skate on thin ice, visit or avoid family, schlep the local trails on skis or snowshoes or sled them, offer praise or gift giving advice, hoist a tankard of ale or down some eggnog (alarmingly, ‘chicken milk’ in French), sink into […]

My office has recently learned of the latest credit card scam, which I thought would be worthwhile sharing with readers during the holiday season. The scam works like this: A person will call saying, "This is (name), and I'm calling from the Security and Fraud Department at VISA. My Badge Number is 12460, your card has been...

The following is a letter to the Honorable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development Canada, sent by local NDP MP Alex Atamanenko: Dear Minister Finley, I write to you on an urgent matter affecting not only my constituents, but those across the province of B.C. The BC government has made an abrupt...

What happens if top scientists in their field of study seem to be doctoring facts, colluding with one another to control the peer review process and evading legal requests for their underlying data? You get Climategate. The name itself is absolutely ridiculous, but the actual story is very incriminating and saddening. I had...

The Olympic Games are always a favourite venue for disgruntled demonstrators, and 2010 promises to be a pivotal time for activists in B.C. We have a loose coalition of anti-Olympic, anti-global, anti-poverty and anti-capitalist advocates who have been organizing protests to take place during the Games but, mixed in with the activists who may have […]

The following is a press release issued by NDP MLA Katrine Conroy: Over a thousand signatures from people in the West Kootenays opposing the B.C. Liberals’ HST were introduced in the legislature by Kootenay West MLA Katrine Conroy. “The people of the Kootenays were lied to by the B.C. Liberals about the HST, and if […]

This week a parliamentary committee has heard testimony from diplomat Richard Colvin, concerning alleged torture of Afghan detainees that were captured by Canadians and then handed over to Afghan authorities. And even though I wanted to discuss this, this column has been the most difficult for me to get through, mainly because...

The following is a press release issued by B.C. Southern Interior MP Alex Atamanenko:Over the past years, life has become more difficult for our post-secondary students. This past summer saw the second-highest level of student unemployment since 1977. Those who found jobs faced lower wages and fewer hours. Most students need...

Over the past years life has become more difficult for our post-secondary students. This past summer saw the second highest level of student unemployment since 1977. Those that found jobs faced lower wages and fewer hours. Most students need a part-time job while studying and often work long hours resulting in lower marks. Students are […]