B.C. sets sights on $15-an-hour minimum wage, reaffirms commitment to a fair wages commission
The provincial government is making its first move toward a $15-an-hour minimum wage for British Columbia by announcing a 50-cent increase for September and renewing its commitment to a fair wages commission. In making the announcement today, Premier John Horgan said moving over time to a $15 minimum wage is long overdue in...
Study brings new hope for remediation of issues at West Kootenay Regional Airport
In a press release today, the City of Castlegar announced big news for people travelling via the West Kootenay Regional Airport (WKRA). Mayor Lawrence Chernoff, city council and representatives from the Regional District of Central Kootenay, area municipal councils and local business representatives met yesterday to receive...
BC SPCA applauds government move to end grizzly bear trophy hunt
The BC SPCA is applauding the provincial government’s move to end British Columbia’s grizzly bear trophy hunt. Announced Monday by Minister of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development Doug Donaldson and in a B.C. government release, the ban will take effect on Nov. 30 throughout British Columbia, after...
Wayne's World — Kootenay-Columbia and Softwood Lumber
Lumber mills in the riding of Kootenay-Columbia want a quick, but fair, long term resolution to the softwood lumber dispute between Canada and the USA. None of our mills have participated in the Federal government’s short-term Softwood Lumber Action Plan. These are two clear messages I received over the last two weeks from ...
Sale of Teck's interest in Waneta dam to BC Hydro announced
The sale of Teck's two-thirds share of the Waneta dam to BC Hydro is now subject to "a number of conditions" according to press releases dated August 1, 2017. Those conditions include review and approval by the BC Utilities Commission, and assuming that it goes forward, the sale is not likely to be completed before early ...
Wayne's World — Rain, Royalty and Reconciliation
Canada 150 celebrations in Ottawa were highlighted by a mixture of rain, royalty and reconciliation. Visitors to Parliament Hill waited for up to four hours in sometimes torrential rain storms to be part of Canada’s 150th birthday celebrations July 1, 2017. For many people the main attractions were performances by Alessia...
Nelson-Creston MLA Responds to 'Last Gasp' Speech From the Throne
Nelson-Creston MLA Michelle Mungall was less than impressed with Thursday's Liberal Throne Speech in the BC Legistlature, saying BC Premier Christy Clark flip-flopped on her own values. Mungall, who was elected to her third term as MLA representing Nelson-Creston riding, said the speech was filled with promises for new childcare...
Throne speech — balance between economic, social, environmental priorities
Thursday, in Victoria, BC heard Lieutenant-Governor Judith Guichon's speech from the throne marks an important moment in history - it reflects both the priorities British Columbians articulated in the recent election, and the ability to invest in programs and services that British Columbians depend on, thanks to years of sound...
Opinion: If Saskatchewan Can Build a Geothermal Plant, Why Can't BC?
By Carol Linnett. This article is from DeSmog Canada. While news of Saskatchewan’s plan for a small geothermal power plant was met with excitement by renewable energy advocates, experts say British Columbia is far better situated to capitalize on the technology yet has failed to do so. “It should be a little bit of a shock...
Trail city council responds to sale of Waneta Dam
In a Closed Meeting held on May 23, Trail City Council discussed the legal implications associated with the recently announced sale of the Waneta Dam by Teck Resources Limited to Fortis Inc. Council also took the opportunity to review the City’s involvement when Teck sold one-third of its interest in the Dam to BC Hydro in...
