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Rev. Jeff Donnelly was a bright light
I first met Jeff in 2015 when I reached out to faith groups across the West Kootenay to organize around Pope Francis’ Laudato si'-- the encyclical on…
Parties Come Together to Keep People Safe
December 8th was a historic day for Canada and the LGBTQ2SAI+ community. Bill C-4, the legislation to ban the practice known as…
We’re hiring: Communications Director
Title: Communications Director Start Date: January 3, 2022 or as soon as possible Terms: $47,000-$52,000 (pro-rated) annual salary, 30-40 hrs/wk,…
Changing our Small Towns One Solar Panel at a Time
Changing our Small Towns One Solar Panel at a Time Connie Larochelle and her husband moved to Trail from Victoria at the pandemic's onset to…
Why Guaranteed Livable Income Needs to be a part of the Climate Discussion.
Discussions about Guaranteed Livable Income initiatives have been all over the news lately. I'm sure you have scrolled by posts on your social media…
We have concerns about Zincton. Public Comments Needed NOW
The formal proposal for the Zincton All-Seasons Resort located in the Goat Mountain range between New Denver and Kaslo was released on…
BC Government agrees with scientists: BC’s old growth forests are at risk of disappearing forever.
Today’s news reveals that the BC government agrees with what expert scientists have been saying: BC’s old growth forests are at risk of…
A CleanBC Means Ending Fossil Fuel Subsidies.
Premier Horgan announced the new B.C. climate plan, the CleanBC Roadmap to 2030. Although the language has been updated to include buzz words like…
Painted Turtles at Risk from Mine near Nelson
This summer people driving by Grohman Narrows Provincial Park just outside of Nelson witnessed for the first time what looked like orange…
This Thanksgiving, Keep the Conversation Going.
Today, as you celebrate with family and friends and think about all that you are thankful for, take a moment to reflect on how…
Everything You Need to be a Voter in the Federal Election
Voting can be overwhelming, especially for people casting a ballot for the very first time. I want to make sure you have all the information you need…
Get out the vote – the most effective calls you’ll make all month
Pandemic. Wildfires. Climate Change. Election. I hear you -- there is a lot going on right now, and I’m feeling tired too. Yet, this week I’m feeling…
Let’s hear it for Creston!
In a unanimous decision by Town Council members on Tuesday, September 7, the Town of Creston has officially become the 11th community in the West…
Central Kootenay Leaders Defend Old Growth Forests
On August 19th, the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) passed a unanimous resolution requesting the remaining old-growth forests and…
What’s really going on? Responding to the BC NDP’s old-growth forest messages.
Understanding forest policy and the complicated messaging from industry and government is hard to process and most people understandably don’t have…
Let’s hear it for Slocan!
Council votes to adopt your 100% Renewable Energy Plan! Last night, Slocan Village Council voted unanimously to officially adopt the…
A Message from Our Executive Director
Trying to do better This article contains content about residential schools that may be triggering. Support for survivors and their families is…
Farms to Friends Delivers its 2500th bag of Fresh Food to Households in Need!
As we approach our one-year anniversary, Farms to Friends has officially delivered its 2500th bag of fresh food to local community members in…
April 30th marks one year! Let’s celebrate!
On April 30th Premier Horgan and his government will have had their report outlining how to protect old growth forests in their hands for one year.…
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