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COMMENT: Shark Finning – An Immoral Practice

by Alex Atamanenko on 24 Apr 2013
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I recently had the opportunity to speak and offer support for Bill C-380, An Act to Amend the Fish Inspection Act and the Fisheries Act, which would prohibit the importation of shark fins not attached to the rest of the shark and enshrine in legislation Canada's prohibition on finning.  This bill was introduced by my colleague, Fin Donnelly, MP for Burnaby-Coquitlam.   Unfortunately, it was vot

RDCK expects NDCC pool to reopen by mid-summer

by Nelson Daily staff on 23 Apr 2013
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In a few months the swimmers will be back enjoying the Nelson Aquatic Centre.

There's some good news on the horizon for users of the Nelson and District Community Complex Aquatic Centre.

Regional District of Central Kootenay General Manager of Community Services, Joe Chirico, said the facility is scheduled to open by mid-summer.

However, the news is too late for some of the user groups, including the Nelson Neptunes which had to cancel their representation in the Kootenay Summer Swim Association this season.

By this time of the year the Neptunes are usually gearing for the KSSA season.

Nelson council hands out dollars for positive community-building, gets tasered by blogger, and more at April 22 meeting

by Bill Metcalfe on 23 Apr 2013
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Nelson council hands out dollars for positive community-building, gets tasered by blogger, and more at April 22 meeting

Every second meeting of Nelson City Council, like the one held on April 22, is designated a Committee of the Whole meeting at which individuals and groups may present their activities or issues to council.

Schunke tasers council (verbally)

Quick action by Nelson's Mike Henderson saves life of Burnaby man

by Bruce Fuhr on 22 Apr 2013
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The man Mike Henderson saved is seen resting on the submerged car with Grand Forks Search and Rescue members. — Erin Perkins photo

A few weeks ago Mike Henderson didn’t put much stock into a conversation he had with a friend regarding the chapter he learned during his Industrial Level III First Aid Course on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).

However, that bit of information he received from his bud may have saved the life of the 39-year-old Burnaby man after Henderson used CPR to revive the driver of a car who was submerged in water following an accident on the Blueberry Paulson Highway Saturday afternoon.

Alex Atamanenko addresses Genetically Modified Alfalfa at the House of Commons

by Contributor on 22 Apr 2013
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Alex Atamanenko

New Democratic Party member of parliament (MP) Alex Atamanenko made the following speech in the House of Commons, Friday April 19th.

Mr. Speaker, last week a National Day of Action was held across Canada to stop Forage Genetics International from releasing Monsanto's genetically modified Roundup Ready alfalfa. I would like to thank the National Farmers Union, CBAN and many others for undertaking this important initiative. A special thanks to Colleen Ross of the NFU for organizing the rally in Nelson, B.C.

Trafalgar students take to the streets, parks and tracks on Earth Day

by Nelson Daily staff on 22 Apr 2013
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Trafalgar students painted messages near storm drains throughout Uphill Monday as part of Earth Day. — Bruce Fuhr photos

There were students on the CP Rail tracks near the Chahko Mika Mall.

There were students at Lakeside Park.

There were students at Gyro Park.

There were students on the highway.

There were Trafalgar students . . . well they were everywhere as the Grade 8 class took to the streets of Nelson as part of Earth Day Celebrations with initiatives that will help the community and raise awareness.

Earth Day, celebrated annually on April 22 each year, is an opportunity for the people of the world to demonstrate support for environmental protection.

Police release name of victim in weekend's fatal accident

by Kyra Hoggan on 22 Apr 2013
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Police release name of victim in weekend's fatal accident

Police are now able to confirm that Aurora Wright, 18, was the victim of a devastating two-vehicle accident in Pass Creek Saturday.

Aurora is the sibling of Jessie Wright, 19, whose remarkable story of being lost for five days in the forest with only a hoodie, in wintertime, then being found alive and well on the fifth day of the search, capitivated many area residents back in February of this year.

West Kootenay Traffic Services Cpl. John Ferguson said alcohol was not a factor in Saturday's fatal crash.

Protect yourself, protect others, get immunized

by Contributor on 22 Apr 2013
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Interior Health

In the last 50 years, immunization has saved more lives in Canada than any other health intervention.    April 20 to 27 isNational Immunization Awareness Week, and this year, Interior Health would like to remind you that we can all play an important role in stopping the spread of vaccine preventable diseases. 

Creating Caring Communities announces spring conference

by Contributor on 22 Apr 2013
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Creating Caring Communities announces spring conference

The Creating Caring Communities Committee is pleased to announce their second annual spring conference, scheduled for May 2nd and 3rd at Selkirk College in Castlegar, BC.  The theme for this year’s conference, Keeping the Doors Open: New Beginnings for Creating Policy that Supports Marginalized Populations, features keynote speakers Carrielynn Lund, Eugene Oscapella and Dr. Tessa Parkes.  

Food for thought: GDS-free Ginger Grape Chicken Breasts and Jalapeno/Lime Chicken Tenders

by Kyra Hoggan on 21 Apr 2013
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Jalapeno/Lime Chicken we had for dinner last night

Finally, I'm going to talk about actual food (bet you were starting to wonder if THAT was ever going to happen!)

One of the problems, for me, is that over the years I've stopped measuring ingredients – I just chuck stuff in until it looks right, or smells right, or tastes right, depending on the recipe (and on my mood).

So now I have to cook the recipe from scratch, with my newly-bought measuring cups and spoons, scratching my head and thinking, “hmmmm, how much of that would I usually add?”

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