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Opinion: The problem with exempting major projects from environmental...
By Ben Parfitt, from The NarwhalWhen a public regulator repeatedly makes major decisions that favour corporate interests — quietly and behind closed doors — we have a problem.British Columbia’s...
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Column: We need to heal a great divide
Canadian climate change opinion is polarized, and research shows the divide is widening.The greatest predictor of people’s outlook is political affiliation. This means people’s climate change...
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Editorial: Our Mistaken Society
Can an entire society be mistaken in its values and habits? Can the economic basis of a society lead to the destruction of our way of life and all that supports it? Judging by what our global society...
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Letter: What we can do
Don’t worry! The Group of Twenty (G20), composed of nineteen countries (including Canada) and the European Union, will meet in Buenos Aires (Argentina) November 30th and December 1st.By then,...
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Op/Ed: 100% Renewable Energy for BC
By Marc Lee, for the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, from Policy NoteIt is well established that we need targets and timelines for reducing the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions that are causing...
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B.C. environmental assessment overhaul marred by deficiencies, scientists say
Nearly 180 scientists say impending legislation leaves the task of collecting evidence for major project reviews to proponents — without adequate independence, transparency or scientific rigour.By...
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Dams and Earthquakes: Austin Engineering Honoured Again
Austin Engineering Ltd. and its team of like-minded partners are constantly analyzing dams, including how they react during earthquakes.The innovative thinkers are pleased to announce that their...
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New Council gets its feet wet with a long agenda
Editor’s Note: These reports on Rossland City Council meetings are intended to be as complete and as neutral as reasonably possible, so that residents can track Council’s decisions and also better...
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Rekindle the Spirit of Christmas on Saturday, December 1
Please join the 24th Annual Rekindle Celebration on Saturday, December 1 in downtown Rossland. Merchants open their doors at 10:00 am (eateries and coffee shops earlier!) and the Reindeer Prance...
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Column: War, and sculpting minds with culture
War, what is it good for? Absolutely nuthin.’ -- pop song, 1968War is the Father of us all. – Herodotus, Greek historian, 5th C. BCEWar is over, if you want it. – John LennonForgive me Lord, I...
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Opinion: Anti-Bill 69 rhetoric is not only misleading, it's irresponsible
By Anna Johnston, Staff Lawyer with West Coast Environmental Law
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COLUMN: Politicians who deny reality aren't fit to lead
When faced with conclusive evidence of a major threat to citizens, a true leader would do everything possible to confront it. So, what was the U.S. president’s reaction to a U.S. scientific report...
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Op/Ed: Climate 'State of Play' update
From ECOJUSTICE; by Charles Hatt and Alan AndrewsAs heatwaves and forest fires broke out across Canada last summer, Ecojustice analyzed the “climate state of play.” Now, we’re back with an update.
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Council gets down to business: grants in aid, bylaws ...
Present: Mayor Kathy Moore, and Councillors Scott Forsythe, Chris Bowman, Dirk Lewis, Stewart Spooner, Janice Nightingale, and Andy Morel.Staff present:CAO Bryan Teasdale, Executive Assistant Alison...
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Parks Canada shirks UN request for review of Site C dam impacts on imperilled...
UNESCO issued a stern warning that, in order to keep Wood Buffalo National Park off a list of world heritage sites in danger, Canada must take “major and timely” action on 17 recommendations, including...
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Op/Ed: BC’s top 10 billionaires and the rest of us
At the time of year when the focus is on giving, Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives researchers have found that BC’s 10 wealthiest billionaires can afford to give thousands of times more than the...
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Rossland Arena Society Scores again! NDCU contributes.
The Nelson and District Credit Union has stepped up to provide more help with the upgrades needed to keep the Rossland Arena open. The local credit union announced last week its donation of $5000 to...
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Darkwoods Conservation Area to grow
A large tract of protected lands stretches between Nelson and Creston, including areas managed by the Province of British Columbia and the Darkwoods Conservation Area, owned and managed by the Nature...
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Opinion: Reach out, listen, be patient. Good arguments can stop extremism
By Walter Sinnot-Armstrong, for Aeon
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Editorial: Let's keep our heritage real.
Do you want to live in a “themed” community, where all buildings must look similar in style and colour? Or do you prefer a place with more variety?
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