HST opposition shrinking, new survey finds
The majority of people who want to scrap the HST is shrinking, according to an online survey by Angus Reid, the CBC reports. The survey found 56 per cent of people in BC would vote to get rid of the tax, as opposed to 82 per cent in June 2010 who said they would scrap the tax in June 2010. Last month, before the government ...
The monumental Nelson Chinatown Plaque Project
The Chinatown Plaque Project is a monumental rock — inscribed in Chinese and English — recognizing the significant contribution the Chinese community made to the rapid growth of early Nelson. Dedication of this permanent visible reminder — at the corner of Hall and Vernon Streets — was to be the high point of Nelson’s recent...
Students pitch in for grizzly protection
Cheryl Grant's WildFlower II class put on a play for Mother's Day and donated $307.15 of the proceeds to West Kootenay EcoSociety. EcoSociety will use the funds to raise awareness about protecting grizzlies and their habitats, including a display at the Kokanee Creek Provincial Park Nature Centre, which EcoSociety will open...
Rec Guide: Summer means more fun in the Slocan Valley
Whether you like to ride a skateboard, a bike or a big rubber ducky, then Slocan Valley Recreation might have something to keep your summer interesting. Kids to adults will find all kinds of great programs coming in the months ahead from the Fun Centre of the Slocan Valley. For kids the summer will start off with golf lessons...
Keeping an eye on environmental degradation on the Slocan
Keeping an eye on environmental degradation on the Slocan @ Crescent Valley Hall, Thursday, June 16, 7-10 pm Riverwatch has been a loose group of folks who have brought focus to the increased risks and environmental degradation posed by a high use of the Slocan River during the summer months. They have been functioning for ...
Slocan Valley Garden Tour returns this month
Fields of lavender, landscaped ponds, organic market gardens, blueberry hillsides, garlic, and flowers everywhere – 10 gorgeous valley gardens to explore. The 12th Slocan Valley garden tour will be held on Father’s Day, June 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There are five new gardens and five past favourites, from Slocan Park ...
Remembering D-Day and the Battle of Normandy
Today is the 67th anniversary of D-Day — the first day of a major Allied invasion of occupied France that led to the end of the Second World War.It was a massive undertaking, involving the Allied fighting forces on land, sea and in the air. On June 6, 1944, more than 450 Canadians parachuted inland before dawn on the beaches...
Keeping it clear on payroll processing
Keeping it clear on payroll processing @ Community Futures of Central Kootenay, Wednesday, June 8 Workshop times: 9 am – 4 pm; instructor: Barb WilliamsThis workshop will provide a clear introduction to the basics of payroll processing. You'll learn everything you need to know about setting up your payroll, making deductions,...
Integrating social media marketing
Integrating social media marketing Monday, June 6, Community Futures Workshop times: 9 am – 4 pmInstructor: Brad SteeleTo reach your customers, you need to be hooked into social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter and Youtube. You need to know more than just how to create these social media pages and how to link them into...
Updated: Greyhound bus crashes near Fernie, killing one
A fatal Greyhound bus crash near Fernie has resulted in the death of one person and at least two people are listed in critical condition.RCMP reported that seven people were on the bus when it crashed on Highway 3, about eight kilometres east of Fernie. The highway was closed in both directions as of 6:30 a.m. Saturday. A...
