Tax rate may land Castlegar in court

Zellstoff Celgar has served a petition to the City of Castlegar for a judicial review of their “unreasonable tax rate” or “illegal” tax bylaw to the BC Supreme Court, according to a City of Castlegar press release. “They’re taking us to court because they figure that the tax is unfair or... more

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Music festival in Pass Creek

Castlegar’s Eighth annual Bluegrass Jamboree will take place at the Pass Creek Fall Fair grounds from Friday, July 10 to 12. Eva Mohn, event organizer, said the Bluegrass Jamboree will not have any big names as it was created for amateur... more

• Gallery welcomes student

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Flapjacks fall a little short

I have been the king of pancake flipping for some time. You can find me on the Rotary breakfast line at Sunfest, and if you’re privileged to attend the Winefest breakfast each year in early April, you will have tasted... more

• Getting caught in B.C.’s safety net
• Lesson in respect
• Oh Canada

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Don’t aid the circus

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• A prayer for Iran

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Jackson memorial reflected lifestyle

Michael Jackson is 2009's global warming. Everywhere you look, he's all you see: "Billie Jean" has replaced public service announcements on climate change; we may yet see the price at the pumps go up for a provincial "Jackson Tax" to... more

• Prison zombies tribute to Michael Jackson can't be topped
• Inching towards full metric conversion
• A set-up for the cup?

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