Letter: We are part of the whole
To The Editor: Further to Norm Yanke’s Feb. 5th letter of concern about the role of city councillors, I was reminded that the City of Nelson does occupy a small part of the planet — we are part of the whole. It seems we don’t appreciate the close relation between climate policy and political economy. It’s about the relation...
Possible recession would transfer into higher federal deficit
Ottawa’s projected deficit of $19.6 billion in 2019/20 may automatically increase to as much as $34.4 billion if Canada enters a recession this year, finds a new study by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian public policy think-tank. “By running deficits during a period of economic growth, there is a ...
Letter: No need for centralized composting program
To The Editor: Compost comment: I see the City of Nelson Council is discussing whether tojoin in the RDCK compost collection program which prompts me to write. I have been composting for about 15 years in my garden. It started with four pallets lashed together and has grown. I turn out enough compost yearly to have not needed...
Letter: I don't feel represented
To The Editor: Dear Michelle Mungall: As a constituent, I don't feel represented by you as my MLA or by Premier John Horgan. Even though it's become almost routine to break election promises in Canadian politics, it is not acceptable. Humanity is fighting for its very survival in the face of extreme climate disruption. We're...
Op/Ed: BC looks to strengthen relationship with Washington State
Over the past year and half, I’ve been working collaboratively with Washington State Governor Jay Inslee to strengthen the relationship between Washington state and B.C. and seize opportunities in the Pacific Northwest. On Thursday in Seattle, I announced that B.C. is backing the next phase of a potential ultra-high-speed...
Letter: Climate Emergency
To The Editor: At the last city council meeting councillor Rik Logtenberg said he wants the city to declare a Climate Emergency. We could all save ourselves a lot of money by sending this councillor and others who think like this to Africa. Having recently returned from Africa, population over 1 billion which includes Tanzania...
Op/Ed: Is private car insurance the answer
Imagine a land where drivers pay 55 per cent more for auto insurance than other drivers in Canada, a land where an insurance company may not cover you because of the city you live in, a land where your automobile insurance premiums isn't based on your driving record but your postal code. It's a land that allows British...
Letter: MLA/BC Legislature Expenditure Inexcusable
To The Editor: While the focus is on the extravagant, and alleged illegal, spending by two top minor officials at the BC Legislature, everyone is overlooking the fact that according to the BC Comptroller General, the cost of running the Legislature and paying our MLAs has jumped from $6.4 million per MLA in 2004/05 to $17.7...
Wetlands play a critical role for people and nature
I live next to a swamp. After 20 years of having this swamp as my neighbour, it’s kind of grown on me. I enjoy the spring flush of marsh marigolds, the annual reawakening of spring peepers, and I still smile when I see a colourful wood duck perched in a tree. My swamp has two sources that keep it wet: water that seeps from ...
Letter: Mental Health, Housing on Bell ‘Let’s Talk Day’
To The Editor: “Today (Wednesday) is Bell ‘Let’s Talk Day’ which encourages people to have conversations about mental health to raise awareness and reduce stigma. Last Friday, the annual report from BC’s Provincial Health Officer found that the province is falling behind the rest of the country when it comes to mental health....
