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...
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...
Updated guide on Nelson’s free and inexpensive resources
The popular Nelson On a Shoestring guide is now available with updated information, tips, and resources on free and inexpensive living in Nelson. Produced and compiled by The Advocacy Centre, the guide is a free booklet offering those with little money an easy way to get informed and get in touch with the resources they need....
MLA's rally for Jumbo Wild
MLAʼs rally for Jumbo Wild Feb. 5, 12 p.m., Central School Gym In November, Nelson-Creston MLA Michelle Mungall spoke to the Minister for Natural Resource Operations and he said that he would be making a decision regarding Jumbo "in the next few months." With this decision looming, Mungall said the BC Liberal Minister "needs...
BC Hydro selects Corix, Capgemini for smart meters launch
Two companies have been signed to launch the province’s Smart Metering Program across B.C. later this year — with a regional office announced for Cranbrook.B.C.-based Corix Utilities will install the 1.8 million meters to homes and businesses across the province. International company Capgemini will provide project implementation...
Nelson Landing developer to get audience with council
By Timothy Schafer, The Nelson DailyThe developer of a project for Nelson's east waterfront has requested a special audience with City council today to present two options on the proposal.Dave Sorensen of Sorensen Fine Homes has asked for time (3:30 p.m. in council chambers) to present information on the two development...
Council embarks on new Pathway to 2040
By Timothy Schafer, The Nelson DailyThe impact of a new document developed by City council isn't sexy, it doesn't appear to have tangible effect in the life of the average Nelsonite, but it is one of the most important pieces of paper created by council since the update of the Official Community Plan three years ago, according...
Fool’s gold may not be so foolish for solar energy
Pyrite, also known as fool's gold, was the stuff of heartbreak for many a gold miner. Mimicking the look of the precious gold they were after, pyrite was considered essentially worthless. But for the solar energy industry, pyrite just may turn into a pot of gold. Researchers at the University of California Irvine are working...
Status update on the working roundtable on forests
The Provincial government is reporting that over 100 actions have been completed or are underway in response to the March 2009 Working Roundtable on Forestry. Examples of progress in response to roundtable recommendations include: • Twenty-seven local governments have adopted Wood First resolutions, bylaws or policies requiring...
Fish, habitat benefit from new minimum flow from Revelstoke Dam
BC Hydro is now maintaining water releases from Revelstoke Dam at or above 142 cubic metres per second, the first time a minimum flow has been maintained at the dam. Although the level was recommended by the 2007 Columbia River Water Use Plan, four years of data collection on the mid-Columbia river productivity are now being...
