A moderate two days in the backcountry this weekend doesn’t mean the West Kootenay winter has released the slopes from its icy grip just yet. Although it's April, the region is still experiencing winter storms reminiscent of February, said Canadian Avalanche Centre’s Penny Goddard. “Don't let your guard down, avalanche season...

Direct sun hitting new snow is likely to trigger loose snow avalanches, driving the danger in the West Kootenay backcountry to considerable for the next two days, according to a Canadian Avalanche Centre report.Slab avalanches are also more likely as temperatures rise, said the report prepared by CAC’s Penny Goddard. Cornices...

The government of British Columbia has appointed a panel of senior officials to review BC Hydro and develop options to reduce the impact of hydro rate increases on B.C. families. “Our goal is to find the right balance between investing in our hydro system, while keeping rates as low as possible for BC families – and this...

The apple never falls far from the tree. Lainey Benson comes from an artistic family, and so it’s no surprise that her paintings are now bearing fruit, with past exhibitions all but selling out. Benson’s latest work is now on display at the Nelson Public Library. Benson’s father was a professional musician; one of her brothers...

There will be less CBT cash than expected as community groups begin vying for their share at a special City council committee of the whole meeting next week.On April 11 at 7 p.m. a meeting has been called to allow City council to consider presentations from residents in the city who are applying for 2011 CBT Community Initiative...

Downtown parking meters increases have now soaked into the city but there are some misconceptions floating about, the City’s bylaw enforcement officers are reporting.   Misconception one What do people do with quarters since the parking meters no longer take quarters? • The parking meters still take quarters but now you only...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...