Clark breaks faith with Facebook users
Premier Christy Clark's Facebook page didn't come anywhere close in December to meeting the high expectations that the premier's office set out for the page itself, according to IntegrityBC. Premier Clark's page is being promoted with Facebook ads that promise: “I want to hear from you on how we can keep British Columbia...
OP/ED: Carbon tax should be killed, not used for transit
By: Jordan Bateman, Canadian Taxpayers Federation Whenever a transit authority cries poor in British Columbia, the NDP inevitably rush in with a claim that the carbon tax is the perfect way to pay for it. In reality, the vast majority of British Columbians would be better off if the carbon tax was killed, not repurposed. […]
OP/ED: Former paramedic decries BC Ambulance Services' position
A former BC Ambulance Services (BCAS) paramedic says he thinks the situation that saw Castlegar without ambulance coverage over the holidays (see http://castlegarsource.com/news/bc-ambulance-services-speak-lack-castlegar-coverage-over-holidays-16050) is symptomatic of a much larger problem. Jason Angulo was with BCAS for just under four years, serving in Prince Rupert and Vernon, then resigning in May 2010. Angulo said paramedics […]
OP/ED: Teachers' Union urges parents not to let kids take FSAs
This week, teachers of Grade 4 and 7 students in School District #20 will be sending letters home with students asking parents to withdraw their children from writing the FSAs (Foundation Skill Assessment) exams. Why? The FSAs do not count toward student’s marks nor do the results actively support learning. They are expensive...
Negotiations at a stand still for teachers
A new year, but not a new leaf for the B.C. Teachers’ Federation (BCTF) and their contract talks with the provinicial government. The B.C. Public School Employers’ Association (BCPSEA) and the BCTF returned to the bargaining table after the Christmas break on Thursday, Jan. 5 but nothing new has been proposed, said Boundary District Teachers’ Association […]
COMMENT: Federal Government comments damaging to the Impartiality of the joint review process
The First Nations Leadership Council is greatly troubled by recent comments by Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Minister of Natural Resources Joe Oliver advocating for the proposed Enbridge Gateway pipeline to proceed even before the Joint Review Panel’s environmental review has begun. Grand Chief Edward John states,...
Nelson's Kozak, Nakusp mayor Hamling lead newly formed committee
Elected officials from local municipalities and regional districts have been appointed to the newly formed Columbia River Treaty Local Governments' Committee.Leading the committee is Nelson City Councilor and committee chair Deb Kozak and Nakusp Mayor and vice-chair Karen Hamling.The committee's primary task is to engage with...
City responds to lack of ambulance coverage with upset ... and invoice
Castlegar city council voted unanimously Tuesday night to invoice BC Ambulance Services (BCAS) for any costs incurred by the Castlegar Fire Department after a gap in ambulance coverage lasted through Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, as well as New Year’s Day. City councillor Russ Hearne introduced the motion, arguing that he’s not wild about a […]
City utility rates to increase by six per cent
Water, sewer and garbage utility rates in Castlegar will be increased by a total of six per cent for 2012 or $44 per year for the average household. City council gave three readings to the motion at its regular meeting Tuesday night, and is expected to adopt the new rates bylaw at its upcoming meeting on Jan. 16 (votes ...
BC Ambulance Services speak to lack of Castlegar coverage over the holidays
An investigation is being launched by BC Ambulance Services into why Castlegar was left without ambulance coverage Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, according to BCAS Central Kootenay Superintendent Chris Mason. He also said the investigation will also encompass the fact that Castlegar first responders (fire crews) weren’t notified of the coverage gap […]
