LETTER: Oberfeld way out of line, says local MP
Dear Editor, In reading the May 23 OPED “Pushing the West OUT of Canada” I was shocked at the hateful level of vitriol and misrepresentation being expressed by the author. To suggest that NDP leader Tom Mulcair, or any other New Democrat MP would consider “screwing the West” to win seats in Eastern Canada is a slanderous...
LETTER: Got a fix that this province really needs? Try BC Ideas...
Do you have an idea or program that addresses the health, social or environmental challenges facing BC communities? Do you know someone who does? BC Ideas is an online competition that asks British Columbians to submit innovative ideas that address our province’s toughest social challenges. This collaborative competition is...
A few reasons on why Nelson needs to keep the Civic Theatre
Editor, The Nelson Daily (Mikaiya Austin of Nelson decided to pen her thoughts on why the Heritage City needs a local theatre to watch movies.) How many people, no matter their age, could honestly say that they hate the movies? I am willing to bet very few. A night out to the theatre can be magical, romantic, adventurous, ...
You need more than 47 grand to get into one percent club
Editor, The Nelson Daily Who is the one per cent against whom Occupy wants us to mobilize? A website called Global Rich will tell you. Unfortunately it uses simple math to calculate who is "rich" and come up with a figure around $47,500 Cdn. as being in the top 1 per cent annual wage earners. Arithmetically, you are in the...
The window is shrinking
Editor, the Nelson Daily: I appreciated the recent editorial cartoon of Harper and his welcome mat to China in your recent edition. Just after I saw that, I read that the Wildrose Party of Alberta had proposed a pipeline policy for Canada that seems -- dare I say this about a right-wing party? -- "progressive." An all-Canadian...
LETTER: Forests under threat
Dear Editor, When the movie Avatar made its debut, it caught the hearts of people everywhere as they empathized with the Navi, a people whose world and way of life was threatened by the intrusion of a huge profit-focused corporation. What most fail to realize is the very same thing is happening right now - here in the real ...
Letter writer surprised at City plans to dump Civic Movie Theatre
Editor, The Nelson Daily On April 5, 2011 (yes, almost one entire year ago), I wrote Councillor Deb Kozak about the City's plans for the vacant Nelson Movie Theatre — which at that point had been unoccupied for several months. I had left manyunanswered voice mail messages for the City Manager — with no response whatsoever. ...
A letter to SD No. 8 parents from Superintendent Jeff Jones
The Nelson Daily has obtained a copy of the letter Kootenay Lake Superintendent of Schools/CEO Jeff Jones is sending home to parents in School District No. 8. Dear Parents: I am pleased that teachers and students were back in classes today, learning in safe and effective environments throughout our District. At this time I ...
LETTER: First Nations Summit withdrawal from Missing Women Commission of Inquiry
Your Commission appointed Robyn Gervais as Independent Legal Counsel for Aboriginal interests. We had no role or any say in this matter. She has now withdrawn as Independent Legal Counsel. We find it extremely disturbing that she has had to take this drastic step. The First Nations Summit applied for standing and was granted...
B.C. Nurses Union concerned about Castlegar Emergency services
Editor, The Nelson Daily BC Nurses’ Union members continue to be concerned about the closure of the Castlegar Emergency services on February 4. We want the community of Castlegar to know that our priority is to provide quality and safe patient care. The nurses at Castlegar Hospital will continue to advocate for improvements...
