City speaks to union criticisms in current strike action
PUBLIC NOTICE RE CUPE STRIKE (issued by the City of Castlegar): The City wishes to advise Castlegar residents City facilities will remain open and City non-union staff will endeavor to provide prompt service to residents, businesses and visitors during the current labour strike. Your understanding and patience is appreciated....
Morale high on picket lines, outstanding issues remain
Despite unseasonably chilly weather early in the week, morale on the city worker picket line hasn’t cooled, according to CUPE 2262 union president Leford Lafayette. “I think moral is pretty high,” said Lafayette, adding members see picketing for job security as fighting for a good cause. “We have people from as far away as ...
Dooley, Kozak and Severyn tackle the issues at a uniquely styled mayoral candidate forum
It wasn’t set up like an all-candidates forum. There was no opportunity for the audience of about 200 to ask questions. The candidates and moderator Glenn Hicks were seated in comfortable armchairs on a slightly raised stage that was softly lit like a theatre performance. The lights in the audience were dimmed. Hicks, who has...
Municipal Election 2014: Area F candidates want your support Saturday
Retired teacher Tom Newell and Kevin LePape battle it out to see who will replace Ron Mickel in Area F — Beasley, Taghum, Willow Point, Nasookin, Grohman, Crescent Beach, Sproule Creek, Six Mile and Bonnington — in the upcoming Regional District of Central Kootenay elections Saturday, November 15. The now retired LePape was...
Municipal Election 2014: Area D candidates discuss water quality and climate change
Kaslo residents Aimee Watson and Donna Cormie are on the ballot in Area D — Lardeau, Argenta, Howser, Gerrard, Cooper Creek, Poplar Creek, Ainsworth, Mirror Lake, Marblehead, Johnson's Landing, Shutty Bench, Meadow Creek — to see who will replace retired director Andy Shadrack in Saturday’s Regional District of Central Kootenay...
Saturday is voting day in 2014 Municipal Elections
Ready, set . . . vote. The 2014 Municipal Elections are happening Saturday (November 15) to elect regional district boards, school trustees and city councils for the next four years. And after a few weeks of campaigning, media questions and forums, all of the candidates are ready to see who will form the next governments...
Good turn out in Castlegar and Trail for early polls
Advanced polling numbers in both Trail and Castlegar indicate a better turn out than either city has seen in previous years. Castlegar’s advanced polling was held on Nov. 4 and 5, and city manager John Malcolm says 389 people showed up to cast an early ballot, as compared to 216 in the byelection in September of 2013. Malcolm...
Municipal Election 2014: Area E candidates discuss heavy bills, water and climate change
Two-term incumbent Ramona Faust and challenger Rick Marken square off in Area E elections Saturday, November 15 to see who will represent Blewett, Balfour, Harrop and Proctor around the board table of the Regional District of Central Kootenay. Faust, who has lived in the area for the past 40 years, has worked in a management...
Candidate forum: public's questions focus on dogs, poverty, transit, composting, and mayoral leadership style
The Central School Gym was packed to the walls last night. The stage was crowded too, with eighteen candidates for council, mayor, and school board. It was an informative forum because the personalities of the candidates were on display, but it was not a controversial one. All candidates agreed that something needs to be done...
Op/Ed: Tim Horton’s question percolates through Nelson council candidates
“We don’t have a Timmy’s in Nelson” I told the guy pouring my double-single behind the counter, “and my friend here had me up at the crack of dawn to get down here.” “Well there’s one coming ‘atcha soon” he replied. A few minutes later the same gentleman came over to our table to elaborate. “I’m the owner of this place” he ...
