ATV club reaches out to develop trails and tourism
With the tremendous potential for tourism development within the Boundary region notably the excellent terrain for biking, hiking, horseback riding, all terrain vehicle (ATV) use, motorcycling and other recreational activities, collaboration between interest groups will be key to the future of trails in the area. On Jan. 18,...
IntegrityBC releases BC Conservative leader's video answers to Facebook questions
(Victoria, 9 February 2012) – IntegrityBC today released eight videos of B.C. Conservative party leader John Cummins responding to questions posed to him by British Columbians on the organization's Facebook page. Cummins responds to a variety of issues ranging from fears over a Conservative/Liberal vote split to the HST to ...
AIR QUALITY ADVISORY ISSUED FOR GRAND FORKS
The Ministry of Environment has issued an Air Quality Advisory for Grand Forks and surrounding areas because of high concentrations of fine particulates that are expected to persist until/for Saturday. Persons with chronic underlying medical conditions should postpone strenuous exercise until the advisory is lifted. Staying...
Approval of Jasper development ignores public outcry
Banff, Alberta– Over the objections of almost 200,000 citizens, the federal government has approved the proposed “Brewster Glacier Discovery Walk” in Jasper National Park. Conservation organizations fear that the beauty and integrity of Jasper National Park are being surrendered to commercial interests, opening the door for...
Premier declares Midway an example for B.C.
British Columbia Premier Christy Clark made an unprecedented visit to the Midway Mill, Monday, Feb. 6 to appreciate and learn from what the community has done to keep their mill running. She toured the facility, spoke to the more than 30 employees who came in to meet her and learned a lot about what it took to get the mill ...
SUMMING IT UP: Grand Forks City Council
Grand Forks City Council held a brief council meeting on Monday, Feb.6 in the City Hall Council Chambers. They discussed a variety of issues, including the need for more members in the deer committee. They also faced a contingent of more than 40 people supporting the Phoenix Mountain Alpine Ski Society. Looking for deer...
COMMENT: Open government isn't about selling access at BC Liberal “power lunches”
IntegrityBC chastised the BC Liberals today for leaving the impression that they're selling access to Margaret MacDiarmid, Minister of Labour Citizens' Services and Open Government, through her presence at a $50 a plate Liberal fundraising lunch tomorrow in Surrey. “There's something incredibly oxymoronic about the minister...
The BC Liberals and the new prison: Same crap, same people, different motives
One should never underestimate the predictability of stupidity, in particular when it comes to politicians and government – case in point, the BC Liberals…As you heard here first, Christy Clark made the announcement yesterday that the Osoyoos Indian Band has been selected as the party who wins the opportunity to host a new ...
Don’t frack with our water, say majority of Canadians in new poll
The controversial practice of hydraulic fracturing, otherwise known as fracking, is facing mounting opposition across the country. A new Environics Research poll commissioned by the Council of Canadians has found that 62% of Canadians support “a moratorium on all fracking for natural gas until all the federal environmental ...
Health organizations launch anti-pesticide campaign
Leading health organizations today launched BC’s first ever anti-pesticide advertising campaign – a major newspaper blitz that urges all British Columbians to support a lawn and garden pesticide ban. Health organizations endorsing the campaign include the Canadian Cancer Society, the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, the...
