Two controversial development projects still on Province's books
By Timothy Schafer, The Nelson DailyTwo projects that have caused hue and cry from some sectors of Nelson are still on the Provincial books as “proposed,” according to a major provincial projects report released recently. New Future Building Group’s Kutenai Landing and the Glacier/Howser energy project pursued by Purcell Green...
Nelsonites expected to pay more in regional district taxes this year
By Timothy Schafer, The Nelson DailyAnother potential tax increase is preparing to hit Nelsonites as the regional district now begins to finalize the numbers on its 2011-2012 fiscal budget. With 10 new services joining the roster of 140 for the Regional District of Central Kootenay this year — including Nelson Search and...
A wish from city to city
It’s a wish for peace, recovery and rebuilding, sent from residents of Nelson to residents of Onagawa, Japan. Hundreds of paper cranes, folded by Nelson residents are now available by donation, to raise funds for the community of Onagawa. Nelson and Oganawa have had a long-standing relationship, with student and cultural...
Social media in schools rises as a hot topic for SD8: superintendent
By Timothy Schafer, The Nelson DailySocial media is blurring the lines of what is personal and what is public domain for teachers, staff and students of Kootenay Lake School District No. 8, says the district’s superintendent of schools. Jeff Jones said the district’s policy committee is currently grappling with a consistent...
Earth Hour trumps 2010 savings by two times
By turning off the lights for one hour between 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, British Columbians saved 117 megawatt hours of electricity and reduced the provincial electricity load by 1.8 per cent during Earth Hour — almost twice as much as in 2010. Power saved during Earth Hour was the equivalent of turning off about 7.8...
Turn out the lights, let darkness reign (for one hour)
By Timothy Schafer, The Nelson DailyMillions of people from more than 92 countries around the world — including thousands of people from the West Kootenay — will turn out their lights today for Earth Hour. The City of Nelson and Nelson Hydro will arrange to shut off almost all lighting at City-owned facilities and buildings,...
B.C. government to hold earlier HST vote under Referendum Act
British Columbians will have an earlier vote on the HST than previously scheduled and it will be conducted under the authority of the Referendum Act. The Referendum Act ensures a simple majority vote will determine the outcome of the referendum. Further details on the referendum will be finalized by an order-in-council, but...
Avalanche conditions moderate to low but with an edge this weekend
By Timothy Schafer, The Nelson DailyNo more gloom and doom, let ‘er rip in the backcountry this weekend. The Canadian Avalanche Centre is reporting moderately dangerous avalanche conditions Friday and Saturday, with the chance dipping to low on Sunday. It is one of the first weekends in several months where the backcountry ...
Cell phone tower slated for southern Slocan Valley
By Timothy Schafer, The Nelson DailyThere is a plan in the works to place a Telus cell phone tower in the southern part of the Slocan Valley, the communications giant confirmed this week. Shawn Hall of Telus Communications Ltd. in Vancouver said the West Kootenay is on the “radar screen” and they are working to acquire several...
Gaming grant money to be returned to community groups: Clark
More than 2,000 non-profit community groups across BC will see part of $15 million in new grant funding restored to them, the province’s premier announced Thursday. Christy Clark said the restoration of funding will bring over 500 organizations back up to historical funding levels, including youth arts and culture groups;...
