Unicycle rolls through the Boundary on the way to Ottawa
Joseph Boutilier rolled into Grand Forks this week, not in a car, truck or bus, nor a bicycle, motorcycle or scooter. His mode of transportation is a unicycle and he is taking that unicycle straight to Ottawa to raise awareness on global climate issues. “Basically, I’m going to raise a big stink. That’s the long and short of...
Teachers removed from school supervision during phase one job action
BC teachers have started phase one of their job action in response to failed negotiations with the provincial government. On Wednesday, School District 51 (SD51) superintendent Kevin Argue sent home a letter with students that notified them that teachers were removing themselves from supervision during lunch breaks, recesses...
COMMENT: An effective trade policy
It is interesting that any time trade is debated in the House of Commons New Democrats are always accused by the Conservatives of being “anti-trade”. However, as our Trade critic, Don Davies stated in the Jan. 29th debate on the proposed Canada-Honduras Free Trade Agreement, we believe thatCanadians recognize the importance...
GF mom speaks at international global summit
In Grand Forks, Laranna Androsoff is known as the Aboriginal Family Support Worker at Boundary Family and Individual Services Society (BFISS) and as Trinity’s mom. But earlier this month she got wider recognition for the latter. Androsoff was invited to speak at the 2014 Global Summit on Childhood in Vancouver. There she sat...
LETTER: Gilpin grasslands need protection not for quad use
It was upsetting to read the current description of the Gilpin Grasslands as a recreation area by the Grand Forks Quad Bike Club. Gilpin is an extremely important wildlife ecosystem, a point validated by three provincial governments and two land conservancies, all who have left an important footprint on Gilpin. The grassland...
KETTLE RIVER Q&A – What did we learn about issues on the water’s edge?
On April 15, nearly 40 residents of the Boundary came together in Grand Forks to learn and share ideas about issues at the water’s edge – floodplains, riparian areas, and wetlands. The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB) held the meeting to gather input on key issues in the Kettle River Watershed Management Plan...
Local farmers protest ALR
Local farmers gathered in front of Kocomos Coffee House, Thursday, armed with picket signs and friendly smiles as they protested the coming changes to the agricultural land reserve (ALR). The farmers met at gallery 2 before walking to Kocomos to wait for member of the legislative assembly (MLA) Linda Larson. Larson first had...
LETTER: Why Teachers May Be Forced Into Job Action
Like all of you, teachers only want the best for their students. Despite bargaining for more than a year with the government there has been little progress made at the negotiating table. We have been waiting, very patiently, for the government to provide the necessary funding required for us to move forward in achieving a...
CAMRA calls for better beer legislation
Despite the growing popularity of craft beer in British Columbia, many consumers are still being left in the dark when it comes to knowing exactly what’s in their glass and a local consumer advocacy group is asking them to make a fuss about it. A letter was sent earlier this morning by the Campaign for Real Ale Society of ...
COMMENT: BC has some of the best cancer survival rates
This month, we celebrate the Canadian Cancer Society’s Daffodil Month. The donations collected by the Canadian Cancer Society with the sale of live Daffodils and Daffodil pins will support their work to eradicate cancer and improve awareness of the impact of cancer on diagnosed individuals and their families. British Columbia...
