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Midway border crossing on secret closure list

by Erin Perkins on 16 Dec 2011
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Map of Midway including the border; Courtesy of Castanet.net
A leaked government document about the future of Canada's border crossings -- including possible closure, reduced hours, sharing of facilities and remote monitoring --  lists Midway, Cascade, Nelway and Chopaka crossings.
 
The document, "Small Port Working Group - Initial Results and Paths Forward", was done collectively between Canada's Customs and Border Services Agency(CBSA) and U.S.

Selkirk College presents: Getting over the fear of fundraising

by Contributor on 03 Feb 2012
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Selkirk College presents: Getting over the fear of fundraising

Are you an ‘accidental fundraiser’ for a charity of community group: someone with little training or experience who is faced with the daunting task of finding funding for an organization? If so, Selkirk College’s Getting Over the Fear of Fundraising workshop is perfect for you.

A fun and interactive day-long workshop, Getting Over the Fear of Fundraising will help you learn a variety of fundraising skills; from building confidence and enhancing your fundraising skills, to understanding donor behavior and motivations and creating strategic fundraising plans.

Weather experts in Canada — Wiarton Willie — and USA — Punxsutawney Phil — send mixed message about an early spring

by Nelson Daily staff on 02 Feb 2012
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For one day people toss out the Environment Canada charts and look to a groundhog to predict the weather.

It’s been said there are many differences between Canadians and Americans.

Groundhogs can now be added into the mix.

In Ontario, Canada’s weather expert Wiarton Willie failed to see his shadow this morning, which bodes well for Canadians as according to tradition, an early spring is on its way.

Ditto for Nova Scotia’s Shubenacadie Sam.

However, south of the border, the news is less pleasant as the USA’s best weatherman Punxsutawney Phil, did see his shadow in the town of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania.

REVIEW: New version of The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo near perfect

by Mona Mattei on 02 Feb 2012
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Avid readers are often disappointed when they go to see a screen version of their favourite books. I was introduced to the nearly viral, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, by Swedish novelist Stieg Larsson, and its following novels by my mother and quickly consumed the book in its entirety. So it was with trepidation that I watched the book morph onto the big screen.

US reduces claim against alleged B.C. Softwood timber violations

by Contributor on 02 Feb 2012
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US reduces claim against alleged B.C. Softwood timber violations

Madison's Lumber Reporter has learned that the United States' claim against Canada, for alleged subsidies on British Columbia's timber stumpage rates, has been reduced from US$499 to US$303.6 million.

In the American rebuttal of Canada's defense, which was filed on Dec. 23, 2011 but only made public this week, the U.S. Trade Representative's (USTR) office is asking for almost 40 percent less penalty against Canada than previous U.S. filings had indicated.

Grand Forks Fall Fair cautiously optimistic to find own property

by Erin Perkins on 01 Feb 2012
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A float in the 1997 Grand Forks Fall Fair; Photo, Grand Forks Fall Fair

After more than 40 years looking for a permanent home, the City of Grand Forks is now actively looking for a property for the Grand Forks and District Fall Fair.

On Friday Jan. 27 a steering committee made up of members from the Grand Forks City Council, met with members of the Grand Forks and District Fall Fair Society (GFDFFS) to discuss potential properties. It was decided that the committee will do some preliminary exploration and create a list of two or three potential sites for the GFDFFS to consider.

Bow down Canadians, corporations are king

by Murray Dobbin on 01 Feb 2012
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Bow down Canadians, corporations are king

Two recent stories out of Ottawa underline the ongoing political and economic assault on ordinary Canadians. More Canadians are now working for low wages than at any time in decades, continuing a trend that began in the early 1990s, and Stephen Harper has announced major changes to retirement benefits — including delaying Old Age Security (OAS) eligibility to age 67.

Local MP Atamanenko slams Harper's Old Age Security review

by Contributor on 01 Feb 2012
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Local MP Atamanenko slams Harper's Old Age Security review

Alex Atamanenko, MP for BC Southern Interior, is angered by the Harper government's recent announcement that the Conservatives are looking at making changes to the Old Age Security pension. The government claims that the present system is becoming unsustainable because of the aging demographics of Canadians. Harper's surprise plan included a proposal to raise the age a person can start to collect OAS from 65 to 67.

Selkirk College National Day of Action quiet but passionate

by Erin Perkins on 01 Feb 2012
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Janice Podovinikoff, student union representative of Selkirk College Grand Forks campus, explained how high tuition fees not only affect her as a student, but her two sons as well at the National Day of Action at the Grand Forks campus, Wednesday, Feb. 1. Photo by Erin Perkins.

The first National Day of Action protest for Selkirk College Grand Forks campus was a quiet one but a passionate one as students, faculty and community members supported the student union's campaign to reduce tuition fees, drop student debt and increase education funding, Wednesday, Feb. 1.

Rather than focussing on the campaign itself, instructors, community members and students discussed how high tuition rates affect them and their families.

Get inspired, educated, empowered: CBT hosts youth summit

by Contributor on 01 Feb 2012
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Get inspired, educated, empowered: CBT hosts youth summit

Basin youth are invited to apply to attend CONNECT, a free YOUTH ACTION SUMMIT happening May 3-6 in Kimberley, BC. The theme for the event is: Connecting with Communities. Space is limited to 100 spots for participants from across the Basin. Applications are being accepted now until February 29 at cbt.org/connect.

The summit will feature engaging speakers, planning sessions and networking opportunities, all directed towards assisting attendees in creating a day of action in their own community.

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