Opinion

Masked protester interferes with logging operation in the Walbran Valley

BC VIEWS: Avatar sequel bombs in Walbran

Protest machine tries all its tricks to revive 'war in the woods' on B.C. coast, the most restricted logging area in the world

Masked protester interferes with logging operation in the Walbran Valley

Beneath the Surface: How lake ice can change over short winter seasons

How a string of warmer winters might affect the long-term ecology of our lakes and the Columbia River system is more mystifying.

  • Jan 12, 2016

Letters: Get rid of Aboriginal stereotypes

I witnessed up close the disconnect between Aboriginal people and the non-native society.

  • Jan 6, 2016

Editorial: What is and isn’t working for current residents?

Second homeowners in the Columbia valley have one thing in common. They feel at home here

Regional Rundown: Seeking public input on growing the population

as many of us know, a lot of homes and condos sit dark and empty for extended periods outside of school breaks.

Conservative leader Stephen Harper mocks Liberals' plan to run 'tiny little' $10 billion deficits during last year's election campaign. Latest estimate for the first one to be $20 billion or more.

Passages of 2015: Stephen Harper

Harper began his political career with the national media against him, and that intensified in the campaign that elected Justin Trudeau

Conservative leader Stephen Harper mocks Liberals' plan to run 'tiny little' $10 billion deficits during last year's election campaign. Latest estimate for the first one to be $20 billion or more.

Editorial: The two sides of Boxing Day

Whether one is religious or not, the appeal of the end of December is practically universal across North America

Former premier Bill Bennett strolls through Quail's Gate vineyard in West Kelowna in a campaign appearance with Gordon Campbell in 2009.

BC VIEWS: Passages of 2015 – Bill Bennett

Former premier took on out-of-control government growth, chokehold of international unions on public construction

Former premier Bill Bennett strolls through Quail's Gate vineyard in West Kelowna in a campaign appearance with Gordon Campbell in 2009.

Regional Rundown: Rundown of Radium’s accomplishments

am pleased to report that we have been busy working on your behalf.

A Christmas message from the B.C. Legislature

Christmas and New Year celebrations are a wonderful part of winter here in Columbia River-Revelstoke.

Real Estate is Easy: How much is my house worth?

"How much is my house worth?” This is the number one question sellers ask Realtors.

  • Dec 23, 2015
Holiday wishes from Parliament Hill

Holiday wishes from Parliament Hill

I would like to wish all the constituents of the Kootenay-Columbia riding a safe and happy holiday season.

  • Dec 23, 2015
Holiday wishes from Parliament Hill

Editorial: Carrying on the Christmas tradition

Every family has their own traditions around Christmas.

Kootenay Savings Credit Union Invermere branch staff present Columbia Valley Search and Rescue with their $5

Christmas came early for four Columbia Valley non-profits

The KSCU is getting into the festive season, and has been giving out donations and grants including some here in the Upper Columbia Valley.

Kootenay Savings Credit Union Invermere branch staff present Columbia Valley Search and Rescue with their $5
NDP leader John Horgan at his legislature office Dec. 10

John Horgan on trade, carbon tax and his energy plan

A year-end interview with NDP leader John Horgan as he looks ahead to facing Premier Christy Clark in the 2017 election

  • Dec 22, 2015
NDP leader John Horgan at his legislature office Dec. 10

Editorial: Canadians welcoming refugees with open arms

Last week, refugees from the Syrian war began arriving in Canada. They were greeted in typical Canadian fashion, with cheers and tears

Regional Rundown: Volunteers make the Columbia Valley go around

When people think about the way decisions are made by elected officials, they often picture a boardroom

Premier Christy Clark at her Victoria office Dec. 10.

Christy Clark on greenhouse gases and government ads

In a year-end interview, Premier comments on B.C. missing its 2020 greenhouse gas target and prospects for LNG exports

Premier Christy Clark at her Victoria office Dec. 10.

MLA Report: Government must take real action on food security

another news report that food prices are going to rise even further in 2016

Premier Christy Clark chats with Global Affairs Minister Stephane Dion at United Nations climate conference in Paris

LETTERS: Readers respond to climate change column

Readers respond to Tom Fletcher, questioning effectiveness of carbon tax, rate of warming and promotion of oil sands

  • Dec 10, 2015
Premier Christy Clark chats with Global Affairs Minister Stephane Dion at United Nations climate conference in Paris