A letter to Canadians from the Honorable Jack Layton
August 20, 2011
Toronto, OntarioDear Friends,Tens of thousands of Canadians have written to me in recent weeks to wish me well. I want to thank each and every one of you for your thoughtful, inspiring and often beautiful notes, cards and gifts. Your spirit and love have lit up my home, my spirit, and my determination.Unfortunately...
Nelson Public Library seeks input on Strategic Plan
The Nelson Public Library is an open book when it comes to its long term plan. A draft strategic plan for the next five years is now available for public feedback until Friday, Sept. 16. The plan may be accessed at www.nelsonlibrary.ca or hard copies may be picked up in the library. “No plan is complete without input from the...
Smart meter installations in B.C.: What, when and why
A letter from BC Hydro: Transforming the global electricity grid has been compared in significance to building a highway system or developing the Internet. In much the same way, putting a modern grid in place will take time. In British Columbia, the first steps are being taken. BC Hydro's Smart Metering Program was officially...
When reality hits close to home: A firefighter’s worst nightmare.
When the on duty acting captain for Nelson Fire Rescue received a call from his frantic wife last Thursday that she and their two children were involved in a serious car crash near the Taghum Bridge, his heart froze.Although she reported that they were all okay, the captain could hear his children screaming and crying in the...
First financial literacy and asset-building program for low income women
The two-year WISH project is funded by Status of Women Canada and is the first financial literacy and asset-building program for low income women in the Nelson area. Circle of Habondia Lending Society, a registered BC non-profit society, has been supporting the financial empowerment of women in the West Kootenay area since ...
Youth lead the way in the Green Team
While we often think of leaders as wise elders, in Bonnington it is the youth who are leading the community to become greener.The Bonnington Youth Green Team is a first summer work experience for 11 youth ages 12-14 years. They have researched local environmental issues, including forest fire interface, invasive plants, water...
Why the BC Liberal government doesn't value your life
There are many instances I've come across in the past number of years which suggest to me the Campbell/Clark Government places no real value on the lives of its citizens - this despite Premier Clark's "families first" motto. That's a bold claim, I know - which is why I'm going to state my case here, drawing on several specific...
Not even Mother Nature can dampen spirits of opening night, but tosses a monkey wrench into Charlie Brown Summer Youth Program at Capitol Theatre
The Capitol Theatre Summer Youth Program play, You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown, was a resounding success on Thursday’s opening night — maybe except for the power outage that tossed a dark blanket over Nelson.Nelsonites packed the Capitol Theatre for the first of four shows for the 23rd annual Summer Youth Program feature....
ATAMANENKO: Genetically Engineered Salmon, not worth the risk to health or the environment
Aquabounty Technologies (AT), headquartered in the US, has genetically modified (GM) a faster growing Atlantic salmon by inserting a growth hormone gene from Chinook salmon and genetic material from the eel-like ocean pout. The company’s business plan is to produce genetically modified salmon eggs in Prince Edward Island...
Mungall, Dix host Meet at the Mailbox rally
People wanting the straight goods on why not to vote in favour of keeping the HST (Harmonized Sales Tax) should check out the rally Monday hosted by Nelson/Creston NDP MLA Michelle Mungall.The Meet at the Mailbox rally to discuss the HST is set for Monday outside the Canada Post Office on Vernon Street in Nelson.To get the ...
