Picture the Kootenays – Off the Beaten Path
By Timothy Schafer, The Nelson Daily Environmentally aware, adventure minded and packed with breathtaking views of nature; Kootenay Kalendars is a company that lives up its culture conscious name. The Kootenay’s newest publishing company has released their second local interest calendar — Off the Beaten Path — that tantalizes...
Revenues hit an all time high at community complex
By Timothy Schafer, The Nelson DailyFor the first time in its history annual revenues at the Nelson and District Community Centre have topped the $1 million mark. In 2010 the facility generated $1 million in admission revenue, said Joe Chirico, general manager of Community Services with the Regional District of Central Kootenay,...
Canada Summer Jobs 2011 opens for business
As of today employers are invited to submit their applications for funding through Canada Summer Jobs 2011. Employers can apply online, at www.servicecanada.gc.ca/csj2011, or print an application form from the website. They can also get an application form by visiting any Service Canada Centre. Applications must be submitted...
Greenpeace Canada ranks canned tuna brands
The Canadian Press Greenpeace Canada says a survey of 14 major tuna fish brands sold in the country suggests most of them come from destructive fishery practices. A report by the environmental organization gives a passing grade to only two brands — Wild Planet Foods and Raincoast Trading — because they use more selective...
Helping small business save money and energy
Small businesses across B.C. will be able to access free energy-efficiency advice, equipment and incentives with the new LiveSmart BC: Small Business Program. The $15-million, three-year LiveSmart BC: Small Business Program will help meet the needs of sectors such accommodations, retail, agriculture, offices and more than...
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)...
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...
Sorensen reveals reasons for offering options on Nelson Landing
By Timothy Schafer, The Nelson Daily When Dave Sorensen walks down Baker Street he wants to feel at home. He wants people to see him as a contributing member of the community, even though he doesn’t live there, because he brought a welcomed development to Nelson. That’s why Sorensen — the principal of Sorensen Fine Homes and...
Cost of living in Nelson increases with three new rate rises
By Timothy Schafer, The Nelson DailyRates for water and sewer are going up this year, but the City needed to more to ease the weight of the increases, says one City councilor who voted against the rate hikes. Coun. Kim Charlesworth expressed her displeasure on the seven per cent increase to sewer rates (around $25.20) and a...
