Letters to the Editor
by Contributor on 14 November 2013 - 12:10pm
Dear Editor,
November 15th is National Philanthropy Day in Canada. While this is a day that is celebrated around the world, Canada is the first to officially recognize it as a national day (this type of thing makes me proud to be Canadian!). This is a time to celebrate and thank those that give beyond themselves. The great thing about philanthropy is that it is giving from our hearts,...
by Barry Brandow on 17 October 2013 - 4:50pm
Updated
Last July the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resources announced that the province’s wildlife populations are healthy.
The Ministry’s statement is a perfect example of what happens when governments turn their back on transparency and accountability. After all, any attempt at due diligence will quickly reveal that many wildlife...
by Contributor on 7 October 2013 - 12:06pm
Colonial rule raises its ugly head again.
The failure of the US government to continue to operate is yet another example of how screwed up our colonial style governments really are:
While we have democratic elections, we do not have democratic governments.
Our politicians do not want democracy and arrogantly insist on forming one dysfunctional minority...
by Letters to the editor on 6 October 2013 - 1:10pm
Editor, The Nelson Daily
The Interior Health Authority’s decision to reduce Emergency services to Kalso will only result in hardship to the members of that community, and those members who live in outlying communities which are serviced by Kaslo.
Contrary to The Ministry of Health’s strategic goal #3 which speaks to accessibility of timely, safe, and...
by Barry Brandow on 30 July 2013 - 10:19am
The recent announcement by BC Timber Sales that the perimeter of the Class A Gladstone Provincial Park in the Lynch Creek watershed will be logged is hardly surprising.
Very few politicians and bureaucrats respect our democratic system of governance and repeatedly take advantage of the largest and most important stakeholder group, unfortunately the most impotent “we the people”. This...
by Contributor on 18 July 2013 - 7:31am
Mr. Harper:
I write about your directing our military to revert to the use of British military rank insignias and designations after 45 years of a home-grown Canadian system. I also note that you previously had directed our services to revert to 'Royal' services in name, indicating service under the Queen of England.
My wife and I spent 16 years out of country and...
by Contributor on 18 June 2013 - 9:21pm
Dear Editor,
It is my pleasure to write a letter supporting the Red Mountain Academy. I feel confident that an academic partnership between the Academy and Self Design High (SDH) will provide a favorable outcome for all involved; students, athletes and parents. It will be a “win win” situation for all.
Online schooling has demonstrated success...
by Contributor on 17 June 2013 - 6:15pm
One morning when I was “in town” I decided to take a few hours out of my busy schedule to wander around to admire the beautiful hanging baskets and other flower displays. I walked around the grounds of the art gallery, city hall and Gyro Park. I was so impressed! In the air the “city” seemed to be saying – “Welcome! Welcome! Welcome! Stay awhile! Enjoy me! I’m here for you! I’m all...
by Graham Kenyon on 14 June 2013 - 7:42am
Dear Editor,
Ken Holmes’ recent critique of the new Kootenay Energy Diet initiative was puzzling to me, not so much the pedantic detail offered to support his criticism, but rather the difficulty I have in...
by Grand Forks and District Public Library on 6 June 2013 - 8:52pm
Hi Folks!
We have a little suggestion box in the library. It’s off to the side of the checkout desk – a small, wooden treasure chest. We receive all sorts of comments, and I’ve decided to include some of them, along with my responses:
Q: Would love to have reservations for magazines, please! The library used to!
A: That’s a great...
