Column: From the Hill -- the Bus Service Problem
Greyhound’s announcement that it will be pulling all its routes out of western Canada at the end of October came as a surprise, and for many it was more serious news. It left them wondering how they were going to travel to work sites, to visit relatives and friends, or to go to university in the fall. For them, the bus isn’t...
Letter: PR levels playing field
To The Editor: One of the things that first attracted me to proportional representation, PR, apart from the fact that it just made sense, is that it is supported by people across the political spectrum. At my first PR meeting in 2004, I sat next to someone from the Canadian Rate Payer's Federation and Andrew Coyne was the...
Gallery 2 Art & Heritage Centre hosts Taps and Tapas 3
The Gallery 2 Art & Heritage Centre is hosting an opportunity for the public to to support your local art gallery and enjoy a summer evening out with the Taps and Tapas 3 Friday August 17th from 7-9:30 p.m. in Grand Forks. The event features regional beer, delicious food, and great music on the grounds of Gallery 2 in...
From The Leg: Change for the sake of change, not always best option
And now we have the heat. Last year’s cycle seems to be repeating itself- first with flood levels far above the old “normal” followed by a heat wave. We were very fortunate last year not to have the massive fires in this region that the Cariboo experienced but the danger is very real. Despite all the water, the surface of the...
Category 2 Burns Prohibited Throughout Southeast Fire Centre Area
Please pay attention -- help prevent wildfires. Here's a press release from the Southeast Fire Centre: Effective at noon (Pacific time) on Friday, July 6, 2018, Category 2 open burning will be prohibited throughout the Southeast Fire Centre's jurisdiction. This is in addition to the Category 3 open burning prohibition that ...
COLUMN: From the Hill -- and home, by train.
When the House of Commons rose in late June, my wife and I decided to take the train home from Ottawa instead of flying straight back. It’s always been on my bucket list and I thought the trip would be a good way to unwind after a hectic June on Parliament Hill. I had some trepidation—things can always go awry when you’re...
RDKB encourages public to watch for debris, changes to waterways after floods
Flood debris and changes to river channels and lakeshores could pose navigational hazards to recreational boaters and others who float or swim in Boundary area waterways this summer, said the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB) in a recent media release. The RDKB said anyone near or on lakes or rivers should be aware...
Terrific water quality results for Christina Lake
The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary said in a Twitter posting on its website that there's good news for users of Christina Lake. The RDKB said, "Christina Lake water quality is good news. E.coli is the lowest detectable limit for recreation water. A swimming advisory occurs when one sample has greater than 200...
COLUMN: From the Hill -- Cannabis
On June 20th, the House of Commons rose for the summer break. One of the last votes we took dealt with the message to the Senate regarding their proposed amendments to Bill C-45, the bill to legalize marijuana. And the final motion to adjourn included a message to the Senate regarding Bill C-46, which covers new...
Persistence in times of adversity
Standing Strong for the Vienna Woods, a tenacious group made up of environmentally-empassioned youth, educators and concerned citizens, is asking Grand Forks Mayor and Council to re-zone the forests known as The Vienna Woods into an urban forest and natural wildlife sanctuary. The Vienna Woods are located just south of downtown...
