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UN advisor returns to Kootenays from Rio with new hope for local solutions … and little faith in global ones

United Nations trade and climate change advisor Aaron Cosbey—a Rossland resident—attended the first Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro in 1992, and he was back again last week for the glitz, fanfare, and "complete failure" of the Rio +20 anniversary conference."It was a very predictable thing," Cosbey said, listing many reasons...

North Fork Pork and Poultry: The land of smiling pigs

There is no fear in the eyes of the pigs who wallow, nap and trott around happily in the fields of Doug Zorn's farm, North Fork Pork and Poultry. No, those pigs aren't afraid or unhappy. In fact, they smile, especially when Doug scratches them behind the ears. Doug, who is often known for his agricultural activism including...

Boundary Community Food Bank loving new location

The Boundary Community Food Bank has a fresh new look and a attractive prime location in Grand Forks at 7419-2nd Street. In fact, it is hard to miss the new food bank location. It is on the corner of the first intersection into town if you're coming westbound on Highway 3 and the windows have attractive photographs of local...

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