For Syrians it’s an exhilarating experience simply to express honest political opinions out loud in a public place. For decades anti-regime gripes have been expressed in private, in whispers. Many were frightened to speak even in the home, lest the children repeat what they’d heard at school.But now people are screaming and...

Don’t miss the Kootenay School of the Arts at Selkirk College Annual Christmas Exhibit and Sale at the KSA campus next weekend on Dec. 9th and 10th. It’s a chance to see the latest designs and purchase some genuinely unique Christmas gifts.Exclusive finely handcrafted jewelry by emerging artists, as well as original work from...

On the day that Canada’s Environment Minister arrives in Durban, members of the Canadian Youth Delegation dressed in their BituMensWear “negotiator uniforms” and joined with organizers from around the globe at a protest at World Business Day during COP17 in Durban. Organized by the World Business Council for Sustainable...

Huakan International Mining Inc. reports that it has closed the sale of its 100 percent interest in the Greenwood Gold Project, located near Greenwood, British Columbia, to Gold Crown LLC and its wholly owned subsidiary, AMT Industries Canada Inc. (together, the "Purchasers").The Greenwood Gold Project is comprised of the 200...

I hope the REAL Occupy Vancouver movement does not fade away. For MOST of our sakes, it MUST not. Their message--that the rich must STOP getting richer at the expense of the rest of us--must not die, or be forgotten, or cease to be advocated. promoted and brought to success in our society. Readers of this blog will know how...

Amidst the glittering Christmas decorations, guests wandered through Gallery 2 on Saturday night enjoying wine, cheese, sweet treats and discovering new flavours.The annual wine tasting event hosted by the Grand Forks Art Gallery Society in the old courthouse building has developed into the year's most elegant evening out. ...

A short council meeting tied up a few loose ends for Grand Forks city council at their last meeting Monday, Nov. 21 before the inauguration of the new council and mayor scheduled for Dec. 5.  An otherwise empty primary meeting agenda had Councillor Chris Moslin reveal that the railings installed on Highway 3 at the Trans...

Next weekend Gallery 2 hosts the fifth annual Boundary Artisan Christmas Faire. This two day event features the original work of members of the Boundary Artisan Association. This isn't the "same old, same old," contrary to rumours that may be circulating. This year's gathering of spectacular local talent promises to be the ...

ELDORET, 23 November 2011 (IRIN) - The switch by many farmers in Kenya's Rift Valley province from staple cereals to more profitable coffee is likely to increase the country's dependence on grain imports and possibly affect food security, agricultural experts have warned."It is unsafe to use our land for crops with the hopes...

The Sentinel is pleased to welcome new Christina Lake resident Erin Perkins to the writing team for the site! We're looking forward to her contributions to keeping readers up to date with our community.Discover your inner Christmas while enjoying an entertaining evening at the Grand Forks Secondary School drama department's...