Is this the shape of things to come… vehicle-wise?
You could almost see the wheels turning in Mayor David Raven's head as took a new Mitsubishi i-MiEV pure-electric car for a spin on city streets Wednesday. "I could see getting one of these for the building inspectors," he mused, adding — somewhat wistfully — "if only we had the money in the budget..." Here, he prepares to...
Not Always Right
Editor’s note: Notalwaysright.com always has a slightly different take on the retail and service industry. It’s vignettes are true tales and anecdotes from the commercial trenches as told by the shop clerks, bag boys, receptionists and technicians of the world who daily shake their heads at the odd ducks they sometimes have to deal with. Suffering...
What’s On This Week
September 8: BC Hydro and Mitsubishi showcase Mitsubishi’s new electric vehicle — City Hall — 11:30 am September 8: Central Residential Revelstoke Community Group Meeting — Community Centre — 7 – 8:30 pm September 10: Revy Rocks! Everyone knows that… but it has talent too! Come out to the Revy Rocks Talent Show to see who wins...
Government ready to seize excessive speeders’ vehicles
As drivers prepare to hit the road for the last long weekend of the summer, the BC government urges them to use caution even as it warns the worst speeders that, starting Sept. 20, new impoundment rules come into effect for those travelling 40 km or more over the posted speed limit. “Excessive speed is often a death sentence for everyone involved...
The BC Liberals’ handling of the HST issue… are simply incompetent boobs or are are they dangerously dishonest?
MLA Norm Macdonald When it comes to the BC Liberals’ bungling of the HST issue, we seem to be left with only two explanations: dishonesty or incompetence. Some people would say that is both. For me, the bottom line is that the whole HST debacle has highlighted just how far, under this government, British Columbia has strayed from democratic principles. A...
Stage 2 watering restrictions over and done with
The City of Revelstoke wishes to notify residents Stage Two water restrictions are no longer in effect. A statement from Engineering and Public Works said “rResidents are reminded that the use of water for sprinkling, irrigation, and the washing of driveways, sidewalks and roadways is only permitted at even numbered property addresses on even...
Unsung heroines
A patron arrives at the Red Cross Medical Equipment Loan Service, located in the old Big Eddy School. Need bed pan? They've got 'em! How about a walker or cane? They've got those, too! Toni Johnston photo By Toni Johnston When I fell and ended up in the hospital for ninedays, I learned a lot about the medical system. Maura...
Inconsistent bylaw enforcement prompts a good-neighbourly response
I can certainly feel for you for getting the ticket. Kinda like when I come to work and the Bargain Store has pre-empted my parking spot in the back with their cardboard recycling bin. This is space that is part and parcel of my lease which I pay for monthly. I felt like I was being fined for something I did not do. Not a great way to start my day. As...
New report outlines the lies, lies and more lies behind the BC Liberals’ HST ploy
A damning report out of the BC Ministry of Finance, made available through the Freedom of Information Act, shows the BC government wanegotiating with the federal government regarding implementing the HST months before the provincial election in 2009. Fight HST Leader Bill Vander Zalm says the report proves the BC government deliberately deceived the...
Arts Centre hosts The BC 150 Applied Arts Project opening this Friday
Jackie Pendergast and Peter Blackmore holding one of the banners in the BC 150 exhibition, which opens Friday, September 3 at 6 pm. Chrissi Meyer photo By Chrissi Meyer Over the next three weeks the Art Centre in Revelstoke hosts a travelling exhibition presenting applied arts as they were developed within British Columbia over the last 150 years. 1858...
