Wait-listed student’s mom demands answers from SD #8
A Nelson mother is demanding answers after she says her daughter was put on a waiting list to attend the city’s only high school… while 50 foreign students are taking up seats in the same school. Camara Cassin says she was told her daughter would have to wait a week to see if she can attend L.V. Rogers High School in Nelson....
B.C.’s new curriculum
The world is changing and parents expect their kids to be taught the skills they need to succeed in that changing world. That’s why, for the past few years, the Ministry of Education has partnered with teachers and education experts to develop a new curriculum that will make sure British Columbia’s students and education...
It's back to school, and back to 30 km/h speed in school zones
As more than 600,000 students back to school, it's important for motorists to respect speeds zones, school and transit buses and crosswalks near schools. In the Heritage City, Nelson Police will be out monitoring schools zones watching for drivers exceeding the 30 km/h zones. "Drivers need to step up their awareness on our ...
Is climate change just a fable?
“Waiting for others to act is not a solution – it compounds the problem. Taking refuge in the status quo because others refuse to change is not an answer. It’s avoiding responsibility and being generationally selfish.” – quote from 2008 Throne Speech Christy Clark’s new B.C. Climate Leadership plan is beyond bland. It is ...
Local young people tackle the wild in youth backpacking adventure
This summer, 15 youth from across the region tackled some of the most rugged and remote wilderness in the Kootenays on Wildsight’s six-day Go Wild Youth Leadership Adventure. Led by Revelstoke’s Patagonia Ambassador and Pro Skier Leah Evans and Kimberley wildlife biologist and wilderness guide Dave Quinn, the team traversed...
BC Coroners Service reminds boaters to wear PFDs
As the fina long weekend of the summer approaches, the BC Coroners Service is urging residents and visitors to stay safe when boating. The need for all persons in small vessels to wear a properly fitted personal flotation device (PFD) is highlighted by two cases reported to the BC Coroners Service this week. Both persons were...
Selkirk College and Columbia Power Create Energy for Growth
Building a sustainable regional economy requires teamwork and when it comes to helping provide an educated and trained workforce to create growth, Selkirk College and Columbia Power are a winning combination. “Columbia Power has created 660 new megawatts of electricity from our projects, generated over 1,200 construction jobs...
Joint task force statement on International Overdose Awareness Day
Provincial health officer Dr. Perry Kendall and director of police services Clayton Pecknold released the following statement in recognition of International Overdose Awareness Day, Aug. 31, 2016. “With the unprecedented number of overdoses we are seeing across the country, International Overdose Awareness Day has never before...
Back to school tips and links for students and their families
As families get ready to send over 600,000 students back to school, there are lots of great resources available to make the transition to the classroom easier – and get a start on getting ready for life after high school. “The new school year is exciting for parents and students alike and everyone wants a stress-free start ...
SD 20 to drop bus fees, refund monies already paid
The School District 20 has eliminated the controversial student busing fees slated to be implemented this school year, after finding out they'll be ellibigle for a roughly $243,000 grant earmarked for transportation services. Castlegar Trustee Mickey Kinakin said this means the district has to submit a report indicating the...
