Part 3 of the Municipal Act regulates all aspects of elections, from elector and candidate qualifications to the resolution of conflicts and irregularities. The scope of the Act’s election regulations meets all that can reasonably be required to assure fair and open elections in Yukon municipalities. However, elections are to democracy what oxygen is to […]

So how much is too much? It's a question worth asking after B.C.'s political parties reported their 2012 fundraising hauls last week. And quite the haul it was. Between them, the B.C. Liberals and NDP brought in more than $17 million. The Liberals alone raised $10.15 million, nearly $4 million dollars more than their Ontario...

A small group of protesters trekked through the streets of Nelson joined others throughout Canada to protest the job Prime Minister Stephen Harper is doing. “Stephen Harper does not represent us,” Kootenay Direct Action Community (KDAC) said in a written press release. “We have lost confidence and it’s time for him to step-down from the […]

British Columbia’s provincial health officer released the following statement on H7N9 influenza in China: “B.C.’s public health officials are working with national and international authorities to keep a close eye on the H7N9 influenza situation in China. “The level of risk to British Columbia and Canada is currently considered to be low, with reported cases […]

Cat traps ended up in council conversation at their regular meeting last night, after a resident was alleged to have trapped a cat with an unauthorized and inhumane trap within the city. Councillor Deb McIntosh asked that the city step up its public education about a) the fact that cats and dogs are not allowed […]

An issue that came before council last night could prove contentious enough to end up a platform issue in the upcoming provincial election, according to councillor Deb McIntosh. This after a presentation, at council’s regular meeting, by Dana Schmidt, of the Donna Schmidt Memorial Lung Cancer Prevention Society. The issue centres around radon-prevention measures in […]

The city will be getting five new vehicles after a rare split vote at council's previous meeting saw the motion defeated, then brought back to last night's meeting and subsequently passed. After the March 18meeting that saw council give the purchase a thumbs-down, councillors Sue Heaton-Sherstobitoff, Deb McIntosh and Russ ...

The Regional District of Central Kootenay is continuing with repairs to the Nelson and District Aquatic Centre after a section of ceiling tiles fell into the pool in late January. General Manager of Community Services Joe Chirico said crews have erected scaffolding in the pool area and are now setting up a containment area in […]

One of the many things that Hugo Chavez, the charismatic and revolutionary president of Venezuela, contributed to the world was his demonstration for people everywhere the difference between democracy and liberal democracy. Chavez’s hyperbolic style, his tweaking the tail of the Imperial tiger and his willingness to be just...

The financial picture will so be a little brighter for the Regional District of Central Kootenay after the conversion of 104 sodium and mercury vapour-street lights to LED bulbs, a move that will reduce energy consumption and save money. “The RDCK has finally seen the light — the LED light,” beamed Area G Director Hans […]