OP/ED: The Northern Oil Pipeline is 2013′s BIG Election issue
The battle lines are being drawn--maybe even purposefully manipulated--to give the Liberals at least some hope of retaining power in BC’s next provincial election. It would have seemed implausible and statistically impossible only a few weeks ago for the Liberals to have a chance, given every poll over the past year. However...
Women's rights activist won't be silenced by right wing political tactics
By: Wikinews In an opinion piece published by CNN on Tuesday, Georgetown University law student and women's rights advocate Sandra Fluke insisted she will not allow slurs from critics to silence her and other women from continuing to speak out on issues regarding women's health and contraception. Fluke has faced slurs and...
Drought conditions impacting American food production
Over half of the contiguous U.S. is experiencing drought conditions, according to a report released July 9 by the National Weather Service. The report, addressing the period through this coming September, predicted many states will see these conditions persist, or worsen. Further government reports indicate that high temperatures...
Mayor evaluates post-flood realities, shopping local, and future infrastructure plans
The rain has relented, but dampening effects remain on everything from infrastructure to commerce in Castlegar, according to mayor Lawrence Chernoff. Chernoff said the local hospitality industry has taken a serious hit due to recent weather anomolies. "I've talked to hotels, and business is down as much as 30 per cent - it ...
Minister Terry Lake addresses environmental concerns
Environment Minister Terry Lake wrote to environmental groups Wednesday to reiterate government’s position on heavy oil pipelines and the key environmental conditions that must be met in order for any proposal to be considered in British Columbia. The letter in its entirety is copied below: My government recently released technical analysis related to proposed heavy […]
RDCK calls for public input for temporary light industrial application near Ymir
Local officials anticipate some opposition to a temporary light industrial application near the Village of Ymir to construct the material necessary to resurface 16 kilometres of Highway 6. If approved by the Regional District of Central Kootenay board (RDCK), the 90-day temporary use permit will allow the government contractor, Selkirk Paving, to remove gravel from […]
OP/ED: B.C.'s Auditor General short changed by government
It's time to give B.C.'s Auditor General the necessary financial resources and tools to do the job, according to figures released by IntegrityBC today which compared the budget of B.C.'s Auditor General with that of his counterpart in Alberta For the fiscal year 2012-13, B.C.'s Auditor General has an annual budget of $15.75...
Citizen input for Federal Budget 2013
The House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance has launched its annual pre-budget consultation process, which will result in a report to be tabled in the House of Commons prior to the December 2012 parliamentary break. This year, the pre-budget consultation process will take a slightly different form: online submission of answers to specific questions […]
Emergency Response Centre slows, recovery efforts full speed ahead
The Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) will lower its activation level from Level 2 to Level 1 as of this weekend and begin to focus on long-term recovery and assistance for Johnsons Landing residents and others affected by flooding, sloughs or landslides, the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) announced Thursday. While the RDCK will remain […]
Disaster designation saves Castlegar taxpayers considerable cost
City of Castlegar taxpayers can breathe a sigh of relief, as recent extreme weather has been, by the province, designated such that it allows the city to apply for funding for flood management and reparation costs. Overland flooding in Castlegar from June 22 to July 2 has been so designated, while an application has been...
