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...
Nelsonites catch break and get taxes lowered by RDCK
By Timothy Schafer, The Nelson DailyA municipal finance twist that could have had many regional district taxpayers paying more this year instead will see a drop or no change in their taxation levels for 2011. The Regional District of Central Kootenay board of directors delivered a bit of good news on Thursday as they nailed...
Ground prepared for bus service addition to North Shore
By Timothy Schafer, The Nelson Daily Bus service to the North Shore and rural areas west of Nelson is on the books after a resolution by a rural director passed at the regional district board level Thursday. Area E (North Shore) director Ramona Faust met some resistance to her proposal during the Regional District of Central...
New provincial employment centres to be created
The Province is creating new employment centres which will make it easier to help people find work and provide stability for their families. The new Employment Program of BC was developed after consultation with stakeholders across B.C. over the past three years. The proposed employment centres integrate all of the services...
Let the fundraising begin
After 10 years of presentations, meetings and demonstrations Nelson's Outdoor skatepark finally has a site, and they are officially kicking off the fundraising portion of the park project this month. To mark this momentous occasion Kootenay Lake Outdoor Skate Park Society and Shambhala Music Festival Ltd. hope you'll come...
