Midnight train controversy draws angry crowd to Community Forum
More than 100 people crammed into Castlegar’s Community Forum last night (Oct. 6) to attend a council meeting in which a CP Rail delegate was set to speak to the new nighttime train schedule in the area. There were also quite a few people there to see Communities in Bloom volunteers honoured for their spectacular work and...
Celgar speaks to stink situation
Celgar is offering some information regarding the pungent stench recently emanating from the mill. Spokesperson Sandy Hinter said today that a mechanical problem is at the root of the odiferous issue. "On ... Oct. 4, Zellstoff Celgar Ltd experienced an electrical failure on their underground electrical line to the pump house,"...
Temperatures unchanged for two decades, climate policy should start reflecting global warming 'hiatus'
By Ross McKitrick, The Fraser Institute Policy-makers should carefully consider the implications of the pause or “hiatus” in global warming when crafting climate policy, concludes a new study released by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian public policy think-tank. The study, Climate Policy Implications...
City responds to union's rejection of mediator recommendations
City officials reacted today with disappointment at hearing of the union’s rejection of the recommendations of the Labour Relations Board appointed Mediator David Schaub. If accepted, the recommendations would have ended the strike and concluded a new collective agreement between the parties. The collective agreement expired...
City workers reject mediator recommendations, ask for more talks
Workers at the City of Castlegar have sent out a press release today via Marketwired, indicating they are seeking further talks with the employer in order to reach a new collective agreement and avoid full strike action. Following mediation in September, members of CUPE 2262 met last night to review the mediator's recommendations....
22 firefighters quickly douse blaze outside Retriev Technologies
A fire yesterday morning outside the old Toxco location (now home to Retriev Technologies) drew 17 firefighters from Trail, four from Warfield and one from Montrose, according to Kootenay Boundary Regional Fire Rescue chief Terry Martin. He said the blaze was quickly controlled, and while crews continue to investigate, the ...
Fraser Institute think tank praises B.C. education model — Ontario take note
If Ontario adopted British Columbia’s model for funding and delivering K-12 education, the province could save up to $1.9 billion per year, finds a new study released today by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian public policy think-tank. The study, Restructuring Education in Ontario, estimates the...
Celgar responds to midnight train controversy; CPR to appear before council
Zellstoff Celgar is responding to a misconception that it was at the pulp mill’s request that CP Rail has started running nighttime trains through Castlegar. Celgar spokesperson Sandy Hinter told The Source that, in fact, the opposite is true. “CP Rail recently implemented changes to its service policy and schedule on the...
BC Access Grant, online seat finder help trades students get ahead
As part of B.C.'s Skills for Jobs Blueprint, students with financial need may now receive up to $16,400 in non-repayable grants for studying in-demand trades at eligible public post-secondary institutions. The BC Access Grant for Labour Market Priorities has been expanded to provide students with funds for relocation and...
City thriving with year-over-year jump in building permits, business licenses
City beautification and marketing efforts appear to be bearing fruit, as per business license and building permit reports submitted to city council, according to city councillor Kevin Chernoff. Chernoff said a substantial increase over last year’s numbers in both licenses and permits indicates the city is successfully attracting...
