Nelson's Chinatown part of Chinese Canadian historic places recognized by province
Nelson’s Chinatown, located on the two blocks of Lake Street — bordered by Vernon, Front, Ward and Hall streets — is one of 21 sites in the province of historical significance to the Chinese Canadian community that are being provincially recognized under the Heritage Conservation Act fulfilling a commitment in the Chinese...
Waters of rehabilitation begin to flow again for fish habitat on Cottonwood Creek
The Nelson Rod and Gun Club is once again wading into the waters of Cottonwood Creek rehabilitation as it begins to rebuild momentum on a project that has been treading water for years. Club member Alan Thomson said the proposed improvements to Cottonwood Creek — between Kootenay Lake and Baker Street — hold potential for...
Council clips: Crime reduction takes centre stage
Trail residents can sleep easier knowing that at the end of 2015, Trail was the second-safest city in the region, having experienced significant crime reduction rates. Last year, the city saw a 17-per-cent reduction in overall criminal code offenses, along with an eight-per-cent reduction in property crimes during the same ...
MP Stetski says Canada Summer Job Program would bolster local economy
Kootenay–Columbia MP Wayne Stetski is reminding eligible area employers and organizations that the deadline for submitting applications to Canada Summer Jobs 2016 (CSJ) is February 26, 2016. "This is a great opportunity for students to gain experience in the workforce. Programs like Canada Summer Jobs help bolster the local...
Arts Council looks to re-establish floating amphitheatre on Nelson’s Lakeside waters
The city could have a new floating performance stage on its historical waterfront site at Lakeside Park if the region’s arts council has its way. During the last council meeting, the Nelson and District Arts Council (NDAC) revealed a tentative desire for a Lakeside Park Amphitheatre Project, as community groups appeared before...
Council meeting at high school gets mixed results
A city council meeting held at Stanley Humphries Secondary School Monday afternoon had both good points and bad, according to city councillor Florio Vassilakakis. The meeting started at 12:30 p.m. (students were allowed to miss some class time to attend), and saw about 65 people in attendance (not counting media, mayor and ...
Sports Council says Civic Arena ice surface will not be ‘financially viable’ in two to three years
The city’s venerable arena is at a financial and philosophical crossroads as the community group which has operated it for over 10 years is calling for more money and some foresight from the city, or it might have to close its doors. The Nelson Regional Sports Council has asked for an extra $20,000 to operate the facility, ...
All aboard: Railtown District sustainable neighbourhood public planning process underway
Nelson residents and business owners are being invited to jump aboard the City’s newest neighbourhood revitalization effort — a project that holds tremendous promise according to Mayor Deb Kozak. “The Railtown District has huge potential,” says Mayor Kozak. “Nelson is independent, industrious and resilient. And Railtown...
Trail mayor says 2015 set foundation for exciting developments this year
Last year proved to be an active one for the mayor and city council. Trail Mayor Mike Martin completed his first year as a first term mayor and says he came into the role with clear plans after a strategic planning session with councilors. “It was an exciting year and we accomplished much of what we set out to do,” said Martin....
IIO Chief Civilian Director to Retire at End of Term
Following a 30-year career as a civilian oversight practitioner, the Chief Civilian Director of the IIO will be retiring at the end of his term in January 2017. Richard Rosenthal has notified the Attorney General of B.C. that he will not be seeking a re-appointment when his current term expires. Rosenthal will shift his focus...
