Jack Layton's letter to Michaelle Jean

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, C.C., C.M.M., C.O.M, C.D. Governor General of Canada Rideau Hall 1 Sussex Drive Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A1 Excellency: As Leader of the New Democratic Party, I wish to inform you that, as of this writing, the opposition parties, who together constitute a majority in the... more

Arrest nets cocaine

Castlegar RCMP stopped a vehicle on highway 3A near the airport after the vehicle was clocked at over 30 km the posted speed limit. Upon stopping the vehicle, the driver, who was found to be under the influence, tried to evade... more

• Reserves to weather storm
• Cat stabbing nets charges
• MP backing Opposition deal

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Gallery showing Duchess

The Kootenay Gallery presents a real blockbuster movie as its December offering for Monday Night at the Movies! The Duchess will show on Monday, Dec. 8th at 7 p.m. in the usual venue, Kootenay Centre Cinemas, Castlegar. This huge... more

• Trail to success

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CBT releases indicator report

The Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) is proud to release the 2008 State of the Basin Report which focuses on the region’s well-being. The report presents a compilation of selected indicators and trends that make it easier for Basin residents... more

• Students spread Christmas cheer
• Head tax to be repaid
• Cooking Christmas cheer

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Little-known salamander

Deep within a moist underground crevice lies an odd creature, its skin is slimy and dark, with a thick, long orange line down its back to the tip of its tail. It’s eyes are large and stick out like... more

• It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas

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Scammed!

Recently, a Castlegar friend of mine went through a horrifying ordeal. Someone had penetrated one of her credit-card accounts and had charged several items to her account. The fraud squad said her account had been “compromised”. She learned about the... more

• A very find for friends to visit
• Never forget your supporters
• Support of local business is important

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Police risks no greater

Editor: First of all, I would like to thank the Pipkes and Mr. Sharp for inviting me to continue my commentary on the questionable state of our police forces. The issue of having to wear protective vests is not one of necessity... more

• Honourable profession
• Food group catching on with students
• Opposition deal hypocritical

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Coalitions, minority governments a rarity in Canada

I've been reluctant to enter the blogosphere, but not because I doubt its value. My son Andrew has three blogs on the go, and the reaction he gets from them certainly proves to me the value of spreading opinions in... more

• It's time to go, Harper
• Why the Interurban won't work today
• Transport study was stacked against B.C.: critic

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