Increased home efficiency rebates help families save
In partnership with BC Hydro and FortisBC, the Province of BC is extending and improving its LiveSmart BC: Efficiency Incentive Program, where homeowners can receive more than $7,000 in rebates for energy saving improvements and equipment. The program is extended for an additional two years and rebates for improvements like...
Chicken debate ruffles through council once again
By Timothy Schafer, The Nelson DailyIt was a lot of clucking but no eggs were laid as City council again discussed the keeping of chickens within city limits. With no real consensus achieved by council on allowing the keeping of hens in Nelson backyards, the matter was moved to the priority setting list for discussion, to see...
City commissions set at odds by council over mural ruling
By Timothy Schafer, The Nelson DailyOn the surface it was a debate about a “controversial” downtown mural, but in reality it was about a contest of wills and who could bend the ear of City council and find their favour. The existing mural on the wall of Boomtown Sports created a furor in City council when it first appeared ...
Storm snow complicates backcountry — at least for one day
The backcountry avalanche danger is considerable Wednesday as winds are redistributing storm snow into slabs on lee slopes, the Canadian Avalanche Centre is warning. However, although West Kootenay backcountry cornices are large — and could trigger an avalanche on the slope below — the avalanche danger is expected to lessen...
HST credit cheques in the mail to support BC families
Over one million British Columbians will receive their April quarterly payment of the BC HST Credit beginning this week. The BC HST Credit is for lower-income individuals and families. Eligible lower-income British Columbians receive up to $230 annually for each family member through the B.C. HST Credit. For example, the...
Fees set, frequency approved on backyard burning
By Timothy Schafer, The Nelson DailyBackyard burning is now nearly ensconced in the Nelson legislative landscape. Approval was given on the third reading on the Fire Regulation and Prevention Bylaw to allow for two backyard burning periods per year, set at the discretion of the fire chief. City council is expected to adopt ...
Changes at library recognize new membership
The library has gone public. Nelson’s library has officially changed its name, going from the Nelson Municipal Library — a name it has held since it was established in 1920 — to the Nelson Public Library. City council approved the recommended name change to provide a more “regionally inclusive perspective,” reflecting the...
Waneta expansion project effects to be monitored
The effects of the massive Waneta Expansion Project on the communities of the greater Trail area are now being scrutinized by a socio-economic monitor, named to the project this week.The partners in the Waneta Expansion project — Fortis Inc., Columbia Power Corporation, and Columbia Basin Trust — announced the hiring of Cathy...
Low-income housing development proposal passes first hurdle
By Timothy Schafer, The Nelson DailyCity council gave an official blessing Monday night to the low-income housing project planned for the old Savoy Hotel at the end of Baker Street. A motion was passed to begin preparation of bylaw to allow church use of the property and development of 17 bachelor suites, but also to vet the...
Storm snow creates havoc on highways and in backcountry
By Timothy Schafer, The Nelson DailyNeither the backcountry nor some of the West Kootenay’s highways are fit places to be in the next few days. Avalanche danger in the backcountry has ramped up to considerable and is expected to stay that way until Sunday, and the threat of avalanches and mudslides is interrupting travel on...
