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Wed 12:58 pm | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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Wed 11:12 am | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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Thought I'd share Tom's statement on the conflict in Gaza.Wed 9:28 am | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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The BC Government has developed an on-line survey regarding recent changes the the Agricultural Land Commission Act. I am urging everyone to take a few minutes to let the government know your views. There are 11 questions to answer and there is a reference guide on the same page. Please share the link as widely as possible as there is only 1 month to provide input.Wed 9:04 am | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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I am very happy with this NDP inititiative!Jul 17, 2014 11:57 am | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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It is really disturbing to hear our government shamelessly criticize the UN for speaking out in regards to the appalling loss of civilian lives in Gaza, almost all of whom are Palestinian. Canadians have a right to expect that their leaders will support the rule of International law and stand firm in calling for an end to senseless violence in whatever way and on whichever side it is being waged.Jul 17, 2014 10:18 am | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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More of what we have come to expect from this government.Jul 17, 2014 9:19 am | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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For those who are concerned about the effects of radiation emitted from Smart Meters, please visit the following link which highlights some of the efforts undertaken by the NDP to review and update Canada's Safety Code 6.Jul 16, 2014 10:50 am | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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Jul 16, 2014 8:51 am | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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Jul 16, 2014 8:50 am | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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Jul 10, 2014 1:47 pm | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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Public Service Announcement Open fires to be restricted within Southeast Fire Centre INFORMATION BULLETIN CASTLEGAR - Effective at noon PDT on July 2, 2014, open fires will be prohibited within the Southeast Fire Centre's jurisdiction to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect public safety. This prohibition will remain in place until the public is otherwise notified. Specifically, prohibited activities include: * the burning of any waste, slash or other materials * stubble or grass fires of any size over any area * the use of fireworks, sky lanterns or burning barrels of any size or description This prohibition does not ban campfires that are a half-metre high by a half-metre wide or smaller, and it does not apply to cooking stoves that use gas, propane or briquettes. Anyone lighting a campfire must maintain a fireguard by removing flammable debris from around the campfire area and must have a hand tool or at least eight litres of water available nearby to properly extinguish the fire. Please ensure that campfires are not lit or kept burning during windy conditions. Make sure the fire is fully extinguished and the ashes are cold to the touch before leaving the area for any length of time. This prohibition covers all BC Parks, Crown lands and private lands, but does not apply within the boundaries of a local government that has forest fire prevention bylaws and is serviced by a fire department. Please check with local authorities for any other restrictions before lighting a fire. Anyone found in contravention of an open fire prohibition may be issued a ticket for $345 or, if convicted in court, may be fined up to $100,000 and sentenced to one year in jail. If the contravention causes or contributes to a wildfire, the person responsible may be subject to a penalty of up to $10,000 and be ordered to pay all firefighting and associated costs. The Southeast Fire Centre covers the area extending from the U.S. border in the south to Mica Dam in the north and from the Okanagan Highlands and Monashee Mountains in the west to the B.C.-Alberta border in the east. It includes the Selkirk Natural Resource District and the Rocky Mountain Natural Resource District. A map of the affected area is available online at: http://bcwildfire.ca/ftp/! Project/WildfireNews/6202014~111308_Southeast_Prohibition_20140602.pdf To report a wildfire or unattended campfire, call 1 800 663-5555 toll-free or *5555 on a cellphone. To learn more about open burning, visit the Wildfire Management Branch website at: http://bcwildfire.ca/hprScripts/WildfireNews/Bans.asp For the latest information on current wildfire activity, burning restrictions, road closures and air quality advisories, go to: http://www.bcwildfire.ca You can also follow the latest wildfire news on: * Twitter at http://twitter.com/BCGovFireInfo * Facebook at http://facebook.com/BCForestFireInfo Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Southeast Fire Centre Connect with the Province of B.C. at: www.gov.bc.ca/connect Media Contact: Jordan Turner Fire Information Officer Wildfire Management Branch Southeast Fire Centre 250 365-4056Jul 03, 2014 2:20 pm | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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Jul 02, 2014 3:30 pm | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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It was a pleasure to meet Katerina Voronina and Andrey Sirotenko from Russia. They were in our area filming for RTVI, an independent Russian television network, documenting the contribution of Doukhobours to our area. [Photo L-R Katerina Voronina, me, Andrey Sirotenko]Jul 02, 2014 3:23 pm | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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Cutting the Canada Day cake with Mayor Dieter Bogs. A big thanks to the Trail Kiwanis members for making this celebration possible.Jul 02, 2014 12:25 pm | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior
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Stopped off to give striking teachers our support yesterday in Christina Lake, Grand Forks, Midway and Greenwood. Off to the picket lines in Oliver today.Jun 27, 2014 9:41 am | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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Thanks to Principal Glenn Campbell for inviting me to say a few words. Good luck to my friend and neighbour Misha Popoff. [Photo L-R: Me, Mischa Popoff]Jun 27, 2014 9:39 am | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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Had a chance to spend time with lauren Sherwood, BC Ambassador while in Osoyoos today. What a delightful and energetic young person. I wish her all the very best as she promotes the Ambassador program this summer throughout our province and all the very best in her future endavours. Ann and I enjoyed vey much meeting with Lauren today.Jun 27, 2014 9:33 am | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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Congratulations to all the grads of Osoyoos Secondary. It was a pleasure to be at the ceremony. [Photo L-R: Sue Whittaker,Pres of the Osoyoos and District Arts Council, Manheet Brar, me]Jun 27, 2014 9:29 am | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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Jun 26, 2014 4:00 pm | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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I think this is a great initiative! Ten years in the making, FoodWork is a unique hub for work in local, sustainable and secure food. Run by sustainable food advocates, FoodWork builds on GoodWork, making it the first place people look for work in food. FoodWork can also help find great candidates for everything from summer students to senior staff. Please give FoodWork a try the next time you have an opening — or if someone else is hiring, please let them know! • Post a job, internship or volunteer position • Why post with FoodWork? • Is there a cost? — no-one is turned away • Kudos for FoodWork • Subscribe | Employer News Please don't hesitate to ask if you have any questions or there's any way we can be of assistance. Let's work together for better food! — Peter Blanchard -- FoodWork Local Food Jobs http://www.FoodWork.ca info@foodwork.ca (613) 744-3392Jun 24, 2014 1:15 pm | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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Here is part two of my earlier column on pensions.Jun 24, 2014 11:05 am | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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Congratulations to Kootenay Food for launching this great initiative and resource. I encourage everyone to support a local food system in whatever measure you can.Jun 19, 2014 2:41 pm | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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The Great Canadian Rip-Off!Jun 19, 2014 9:32 am | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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Nelson RCMP are requesting the publics assistance in locating Michael MUCHA who has gone missing sometime in the early morning of June 17, 2014 from his residence in the 800 block on the North Shore just east of Nelson. MUCHA left all his personal belongings at his residence and appears to have left on foot in an unknown direction. Nelson Search and Rescue have conducted a grid search behind MUCHA'S residence up the mountain side and the power lines late in the evening on June 17th with no success locating MUCHA. MUCHA is described a being male, 21 years of age, 6'2" tall, 150 lbs,blue eyes, short dirty blonde spiky hair with facial hair, wearing a blue plaid shirt, blue jeans and light blue loafer type shoes. If anyone saw Michael MUCHA on June 17th, they are urged to call the Nelson RCMP and provide details of the location and or direction of travel MUCHA was seen. Nelson RCMP can be reached at (250)352-2156 or any information can be forwarded to the police anonymously through Crime Stoppers @ 1-800-222-TIPS(8477) or on line.Jun 18, 2014 12:26 pm | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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A big thanks to David Reid of the Eco Society for inviting me to be part of the event last Saturday 'Finding Common Ground Around Sustainability and Social Justice'. The main presenter was Leocadia Juracán, a Mayan farmer and coordinator of the Campesina Committee of the Altiplano in Guatamala. He shared with us the struggle for social justice as farmers in Guatemala face pressures from mega-development projects such as hydro-electric dams and the extraction industry. I admire Leocadia's courage and thank him for the message of hope he provided. Visit website below for more information. As always it was a pleasure to have Colleen Ross, NFU activist and organic farmer in Grand Forks, sharing with us her experiences in theVia Campesina movement. (Colleen and I have been working on many issues together since we first met in Ottawa in 2008) For more information visit:Jun 18, 2014 10:07 am | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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Here is the link to the speech I delivered in the House of Commons yesterday regarding Canada's Supply Management system which is under threat of being undermined by trade agreements Harper is negotiating.Jun 18, 2014 9:18 am | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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Jun 17, 2014 3:25 pm | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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Jun 17, 2014 3:04 pm | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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As expected. Conservatives approve Enbridge pipeline.Jun 17, 2014 3:03 pm | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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As expected, Conservatives approve Enbridge Pipeline.Jun 17, 2014 2:28 pm | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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Jun 16, 2014 1:33 pm | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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And on it goes...Jun 16, 2014 12:45 pm | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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I think this is a great initiative!Jun 16, 2014 12:10 pm | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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Here is my response to Tony Brummet's letter to the editor in which he is critical of my MP newsletters.Jun 16, 2014 12:05 pm | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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Thought I would share this article.Jun 16, 2014 11:41 am | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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This has been a 'whirlwind weekend' for me. I would like to thank the principal of Stanley Humphries, Mr. Aaron McKenzie, for inviting me to the graduation ceremonies on Friday. It was an honour to be able to say a few words to the students.Jun 16, 2014 10:35 am | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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I would like to thank Daphne Fields and others for organizing the rally against Smart Meters (SM) on Saturday. Many citizens of BC are concerned about SM and health as a result of research that has been done. We are upset that the BC Utilities Commission hasgiven Fortis thegreen light to implement the program. Those opting out will be charged a fee which is simply not right. Many at the rally agreed that SM needs to be an issue in the fall municipal elections as well as the 2015 federal election.Jun 16, 2014 10:30 am | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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Ann and I were able to take in the Saturday afternoon matinee of 'Chicago'. We were very impressed by the quality of this production. the singing, acting and dancing were superb - worthy of being presented on any stage in Vancouver. Bravo Nelson! Thanks to MLA Michelle Mungall (who played the Judge) for introducing me to some cast members. [Photo L-R: Me, Sydney Black (Production Manager and superb performance of Velma Kelly), MLA Michelle Mungall)Jun 16, 2014 10:25 am | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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Jun 13, 2014 2:40 pm | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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Jun 13, 2014 10:16 am | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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Another example of Conservative policies and mismanagement that hurt people.Jun 13, 2014 9:44 am | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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Thought I would share my colleague Craig Scott's statement in the House regarding the film "The Change Agents", that was produced and directed in Nelson.Jun 12, 2014 12:57 pm | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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Thought I would share my column.Jun 11, 2014 2:12 pm | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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Here is the newly launched NDP vision for a pan-Canadian food strategy.Jun 04, 2014 1:54 pm | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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300 scientists are urging Prime Minister Harper to reject the Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipeline due to the "flawed analysis" in the report that recommended the approval on the pipeline. http://takebackourcoast.ca/Jun 04, 2014 9:48 am | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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I had the good fortune of hosting my friends Dennis and Penny Martens from Chilliwack in Ottawa last week. Dennis and I go a long way back to university.Jun 04, 2014 9:20 am | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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Last night in Ottawa I co-hosted a screening of 'The Change Agents', a film produced in Nelson. Two members of the cast, Mike Coons and Lucy Carver Brennan came to Ottawa for this important event as well as Sarah Hayward, the Producer and Robyn Sheppard, the Director. Koozma Tarasoff, well known Doukhobour historian, his wife Kristina along with friends and family of the cast also came to Ottawa for the event. I would like to thank Cathy Orlando of the Citizens Climate Lobby for co-sponsoring the viewing. [Photo L-R in Parliamentary Restaurant - Cathy Orlando, Robyn Sheppard, Lucy Carver Brennan, Margaret Carver, Mike Coons, me, Sarah Hayward, Jenny Lowell, Jocelyn Carver, Kristina and Koozma Tarasoff]Jun 04, 2014 9:18 am | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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Jun 03, 2014 1:04 pm | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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Jun 03, 2014 10:10 am | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior
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