Nelson vet steps down after clash with Vet College
A Nelson veterinarian and owner of the Nelson Animal Hospital will no longer be able to help pets and pet owners after the end of this month.Andrew Jones is resigning from the College of Veterinarians, losing his right to practice veterinary medicine and surgery. This decision comes after a lengthy battle with his College over...
Province shines on Nelson for taxes in lieu
Nelson was the biggest winner in the grants in lieu of property taxes sweepstakes as the Ministry of Citizens’ Services announced its annual dole to 63 BC communities Tuesday. The Heritage City received the largest grant in lieu of any Kootenay community, and sat 14th out of the 63 in the province with a total of $194,548...
Bear delegation to appear in council Nov. 22
The Nelson Daily staff In Nelson alone, eight black bears were shot this season and another 10 were put down in the immediate regional district. As well, five grizzlies have been relocated — but if they come back they won’t be given another chance. The City of Nelson and the Regional District of Central Kootenay needs to...
Ktunaxa establish refuge in Jumbo Valley by declaration
The Nelson Daily staff The Ktunaxa Nation sent a 50-member delegation to Victoria on Monday, Nov. 15 to deliver a message to the Provincial Legislature. In the Qat'muk Declaration and Stewardship Principles, the Ktunaxa Nation spells out their spiritual connection to the Jumbo Glacier Valley and establishes a refuge area and...
Dooley critical of way government finds efficiencies
By Timothy Schafer, The Nelson Daily The mayor of Nelson admonished regional government directors recently for not responding earlier to finding efficiencies in greenhouse gas reduction. Mayor John Dooley said the philosophy of greenhouse gas emissions reduction was fine, but it should not have taken a Climate Change Charter...
Deed passed over for the 'greenest house in the city'
The Nelson Daily staffThe deed on the most environmentally green house in Nelson has been passed over to its new owners.The $625,000 Foundation House constructed for the Kootenay Lake Hospital Foundation was a major component of the fundraising effort undertaken by the group to raise money for the CT Scanner campaign.Around...
Search narrows for city's top cop
By Timothy Schafer, The Nelson Daily.A recent Nelson Police board meeting has narrowed the field of candidates for the soon-to-be vacant chief of police position, but there are still four names vying for the job as the city’s top cop.No one has been singled out from the lineup that began with 15 applicants six months ago said...
Environmental assessment to continue on Glacier/Howser
By Timothy Schafer, The Nelson DailyThe environmental assessment process for the proposed Glacier/Howser Power Project will still be going ahead, despite the project proponent’s power sales agreement with BC Hydro being cancelled recently.Kathy Eichenberger, BC Environmental Assessment Office (EAO) project assessment director...
Whitewater gets set for early opening
By Timothy Schafer, The Nelson DailyFor those looking to get first tracks (legally) at Whitewater, mark this date on your calendar: Dec. 4.The first weekend in December is expected to usher in a new season in paradise as Whitewater Ski Resort will deliver over 600 acres of new skiing, three new top-to-bottom intermediate runs,...
First peak at the backcountry's snow
The Nelson Daily staffConfidence is poor in the backcountry, according to the Canadian Avalanche Centre’s first forecast of the year.However, with few people venturing out the conditions in the backcountry right now remain a bit of a mystery, the CAC reported. There generally is a lack of snow in the region except for higher...
