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B.C. VIEWS: Rural voters maintain edge

B.C. VIEWS: Rural voters maintain edge

Region’s labour force rapidly shrinking

Over the last couple of weeks, I have heard several comments about a “mini-boom” that will result from development projects such as the Waneta Dam expansion project, the expansion at Firebird Technologies in Trail, the new casino in Castlegar and some recovery in the forestry sector.

Pension remains stumbling block

Steelworkers locals 9705 and 1-405 have been trying to negotiate a new contract with nine branches of Kootenay Savings Credit Union since November of 2010. The only substantial issue outstanding from these negotiations is pension.

School issues warrant debate, not division

On Jan. 12, , the School District 20 PAC (with representatives from Trail, Warfield, Rossland, and Castlegar present), discussed and exchanged ideas on how the board of education could work in a more cooperative and respectful fashion for the benefit of the entire district.

Canada not faring so badly

Over the past several weeks, I have read many NDP attacks against the economic policies of our current Conservative government (tax cuts, etc.).

Feeding passion’s eternal hunger

As Valentine’s Day looms large again, I am feeling pressured to perform.

Leadership campaigns run big fraud risk

The next premier probably won’t be selected by cats and dogs signed up as Liberal party members.

City gathers input on bridge replacement

Community Comment returns after its January break with a commentary by Trail Mayor Dieter Bogs. A politician from Fruitvale is on the rota for next week.

Questioning need for upgrades

The recent City of Rossland newsletter about the Columbia Avenue and Washington Street infrastructure project should have been titled “Propagating the Myth.” The newsletter, which was not approved by council, contains many misleading statements.

Facilities needs a black hole

Is it time to fish or cut bait? (Feb. 4 story, Parents Forge Ahead Despite Loss.)