Broadband in Castlegar explained
This is the first of a four-part series that will describe what broadband is, what the potential is for rural communities as well as how and why Castlegar is exploring options around the development of high speed fibre optics broadband. Part One: The Columbia Basin Trust, the Columbia Basin Broadband Corporation (CBBC) and...
Snowmobiling Invitational comes to Kaslo January 24-26
Kaslo is throwing a party and everyone is welcome. The downtown core is going to be converted into a snowmobiling mecca from January 24-26 at the Kaslo Snowmobiling Invitational. All weekend with free activities around town, information sessions, displays, dealer reps, trail rides and a live band with dancing and parties at...
'Living wage law' can hurt lower income earners says Fraser Institute report
As more Canadian municipalities consider adopting so-called living wage laws, a new report published today by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian public policy think-tank, concludes these laws can actually hurt low-paid workers. The report, The Economic Effects of Living Wage Laws, reviews scholarly ...
Rumours of Aviation Program's death have been greatly exaggerated - and could hurt the whole region
It's perhaps dangerously premature to start sounding the death knell for Selkirk College's renowned aviation program, despite the college's decision not to take new students for the 2014 year. The program, designed to accommodate 18 students, will only see three move forward into second year, with no new applicants being...
LETTER: MLA opposes Canada Post cuts
Dear Minister Raitt: Having recently heard of Canada Post’s announcement to eliminate home delivery services and privatization of postal outlets which will result in layoffs of up to 8,000 postal workers, I feel I must speak for my constituents. While this is a federal matter my constituents will be directly affected by these...
Council offers letter of support to postal workers
At its regular metting Monday night, council unanimously agreed to send a letter of support to the Canadian Union of Postal Workers as the union opposes deep cuts to postal service, including the end of door-to-door delivery. City councillor Deb McIntosh brought up a letter from the CUPW requesting the city's support. "We...
Kamloops Daily News shuts doors after more than 80 years
Monday in Kamloops, Glacier Media decided to cease publication of the Kamloops Daily News after more than 80 years. “Personally I am very saddened to make this announcement,” said The Daily News publisher Tim Shoults on the company website. “We have struggled for the last several years, worked tirelessly and taken many difficult...
First pay cheque a little smaller for local taxpayers
The first pay cheque for B.C.ers in 2014 is going to be a little smaller according to the Canadian Taxpayers Federation. The federal think tank calculated the New Year increases across the board, including Employment Insurance, Canada Pension and MSP premiums. The maximum employee EI taxes goes up $23 in 2014 to $914, while...
Castlegar property values remain stable for 2014
Owners of more than 8,000 properties throughout Castlegar area can expect to receive their 2014 assessment notices in the next few days, according to BC Assessment's Dennis Hickson. “Most homes in Castlegar and its surrounding area have remained stable in value compared to last year’s assessment roll,” Hickson said. “For...
Teck reports zinc release into Columbia
The following press release was issued by Richard Deane on the afternoon of Dec. 24: Teck Trail Operations is reporting an incident that resulted in a zinc release to an outfall to the Columbia River on Dec. 22. Based on an initial assessment, the release does not create any health or safety risk to people, fish or wildlife...
