Provincial policy isn’t adequately addressing the challenges families face on the dementia journey. With an election campaign the Alzheimer Society of B.C. is asking all candidates to make dementia a priority.
What was the point of investing the valuable time and DOI resources, not to mention the time put forth by community taxpayers to help create bylaws that are then not followed?
The ‘R’ word isn’t one that any of us like to hear. But rest assured, it is alive and unwell in the Columbia Valley.
We require proximity to services that people who need affordable housing can access independently. How can we as a community not want to support this?
To me, the situation smacks of ‘collusion’ thus affecting the pocketbooks of local drivers who have restricted options when filling their tanks.
With housing issues the way they are I feel that the province needs to address short-term rentals in resort towns.
British Columbia’s natural assets are the envy of the world, but our ability to access wild places and enjoy the outdoors is being overrun and accessed by many modes of motorized and non-motorized transportation, into areas only once attainable by foot.
As Invermere prepares for the upcoming public hearing on September 5, it’s crucial that the conversation surrounding the Métis Nation British Columbia’s (MNBC) proposed residential development be informed by a clear understanding of the project’s purpose and the Métis community itself.
I am writing with respect to proposed OCP and Zoning Bylaw Amendments 1661 and 1662 in the District of Invermere.
Yes we can demonize and blame the oil industry and we can also say they have contributed in many ways to make our lives better.
Big oil did not burn down Jasper. Parks Canada did.
The tragedy is emotional for a lot of people.
I am thrilled by the history making accomplish- ment of Christa Deguchi, an Albertan Judoka, to win the gold medal in the 57 kg division at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
I believe that the situation is mostly due to the current landlord/tenant policies. There isn’t much in them to protect the landlord.
I would like to thank Len and Nicola Ramsey for their extremely insightful letter in the July 4 issue of the Columbia Valley Pioneer highlighting the issues with short-term rentals (STRs) in the RDEK.
Are children not welcome to sell at the market? Maybe the organization of this market is in need of a review.
Invermere now has one leg over the same cliff.
Short-term rentals (STRs) such as Airbnb and VRBO are an issue in the Regional District of East Kootenay.
The letter writer under the headline ‘Options for Lake Windermere’ (June 20) asks for civil discussion without mudslinging. To that I would also request that we exclude alarmism, arguments from absurdity and on/off options.
A new report released by the Office of the Seniors Advocate reaffirms B.C. seniors on fixed incomes are disproportionately impacted by the high cost of living and unable to absorb increased costs for housing, food, medical equipment, mobility aids and other necessities for healthy aging.
