Aquatic invasive plants a risk to Slocan, Kootenay lakes
There is a species of aquatic invasive plant that may be putting Slocan Lake and Kootenay Lake’s ecosystem at risk.The plant in question is didymo (didymosphenia geminate), also known as ‘rock snot,’ an invasive freshwater algae that has recently been discovered in the area. Once established, didymo can form a thick, brown,...
NSAR moves forward with plans on North Shore Hall
By Timothy Schafer, The Nelson DailyNelson Search and Rescue is now installed in the North Shore Hall and plans to add to the current structure to enhance the function of one of the busiest rescue teams in the province. As the third busiest search and rescue team in BC, NSAR Society had been looking for a place to store...
Slocan moves along with micro-hydro bid
The Village of Slocan has hired a consultant to study their proposed municipal micro-hydro project on Springer Creek.Nelson’s Selkirk Power will be producing a report that will include an environmental assessment and water flow monitoring information. The Village council had identified potential sites for the intake and power...
Council contemplates putting $375,000 'brand' on City Hall
By Timothy Schafer, The Nelson DailyCity council could be looking to spend over $375,000 this year as it intends to give the aging White Building a new facelift, and put the City of Nelson “brand” on it, according to preliminary budget discussion information. Budget discussion resume again today (9 a.m., City council chambers)...
Skateboard park problems to be dealt with in Feb. 11 report
By Timothy Schafer, The Nelson DailyCivil engineering questions still surround the proposed skateboard park site in the community complex parking lot and those answers will only come from local politicians, says one of the people working behind the scenes on the final report. A Nelson and District Recreation Commission meeting...
Study on self control in childhood shows link to adulthood
By Jennifer Carpenter, Environmental News Network Stop it! Don't touch that! Sit down and be quiet! Whether you heeded these commands as a child could help predict your future. A new study suggests that people who show less self-control as young children are more likely to have failing health, greater debt, and run-ins with...
Welcoming the Year of the Rabbit — BC style
British Columbia is set to welcome the Year of the Rabbit, which kicks off Thursday, along with a variety of Lunar New Year events reflecting the Asia-Pacific influence that has helped build this province over the past 150 years.Here are a dozen suggestions to help you take part in the festivities: 1. Enter Canada’s oldest ...
New provincial project aimed to innovate fruit industry
A greener business and better market access are just two of the benefits B.C. fruit growers will have through the $5-million Tree Fruit Market and Infrastructure Innovation Initiative, announced today by B.C. Agriculture.The B.C. Fruit Growers’ Association is now accepting proposals from all tree fruit associations, companies...
No referendum on Nelson Landing options: Macdonald
By Timothy Schafer, The Nelson DailyAlthough the developer of Nelson Landing has given over choice on the most contentious aspect of an east end waterfront project to the people of Nelson, the people Nelson has voted for will be the ones picking one of the three proposals, says one City councilor. Coun. Donna Macdonald said...
Focus on safe community highlights induction of new chief
By Timothy Schafer, The Nelson DailyYou couldn’t have picked a better time to go on a crime spree. With virtually every on duty and all off duty police officers at the Nelson Courthouse Thursday afternoon to witness the changing of the chief constable for the Nelson Police Department, Nelson’s finest were fortunate to have ...
