BCNU supports call for long term mental health strategy
In a media release, the BC Nurses' Union said it supports the Union of BC Municipalities in calling for the provincial government to create a comprehensive mental health strategy. BCNU President Gayle Duteil said in the release that there is an urgent need for better services. “The mental health care system in BC is in crisis,"...
Province announces funding for urban deer cost-share program
Responding to a series of recommendations made by the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM), the Province has committed to striking a Provincial Urban Deer Advisory Committee as well as the provision of up to $100,000 for future urban deer management operations. The recommendations from the UBCM flowed from an initial meeting...
Researchers Want Science to be an Election Issue
By Marija Curran Researchers across the country are mobilizing during Science Literacy Week (September 21-27) to highlight the importance of science and evidence-based decision-making during the federal election campaign. Scientists from St. John’s to Vancouver are organizing ‘Vote Science 101’ events, bringing local candidates...
City looks to advance micro-unit housing project in the downtown
The city is looking to develop up to three stories of residential micro-unit style housing atop the existing Nelson and District Youth Centre building in the downtown. The city’s facilities maintenance manager, Peter Sinstadt, provided information to city council regarding the proposal to construct housing units above the...
Nelsonites turns out to be part of nation-wide 'Harperman' sing-a-long
A small crowd rang out the vocal chords during the "Harperman" rally Thursday afternoon at the Nelson City Hall Courtyard. The event was part of a nation-wide sing-a-long of the song that critiques the Conservative government’s record. The "Harperman" sing-a-long in Nelson was led by Keith Wiley. The song "Harperman" was...
Bill Green of Green Party — Agent of change in Parliament
On Monday, October 19, Canadians will go to the polls to elect members to the House of Commons in the 42nd General Election. One of the new ridings in that election is Kootenay/Columbia, where four candidates — Bill Green of the Green Party, Liberal candidate Don Johnston, Wayne Stetski of the NDP and Christina Yahn of the ...
'Harperman' movement comes to Nelson
Nelsonites against Conservative leader Stephen Harper are gathering at City Hall Courtyard to show their displeasure with the Prime Minister with a locally owned rendition of "Harperman". "The event is part of a nation-wide sing-a-long of the song that critiques the Conservative government’s record," said local organizer Keith...
NDP leader makes campaign stop in Cranbrook
NDP Leader Tom Mulcair made a campaign stop in Cranbrook Monday to focus on help for Canadians living with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia and their families. Mulcair's plans were unveiled more details of his comprehensive plan to advance health care while undoing decades of Conservative and Liberal cuts. “Stephen Harper ...
The long story of Partnerships BC
There are those who execute contracts and those who award them. In B.C., when it comes to provincially-funded infrastructure projects, valued at more than $50 million, there's a gatekeeper: Partnerships BC. Tough to keep track of all the comings and goings at the Crown corporation. In 2007, there were 26 senior employees at...
Council puts demolition of Cottonwood market structures on hold
The axe was spared on the city’s Saturday market structures as a shroud of uncertainty was dispelled Monday night when city council fielded, then yielded to, questions and concerns during its public session. Two people came forward during city council’s committee of the whole public session, while up to one dozen people...
