B.C. Premier Clark challenges Massachusetts governor on Stanley Cup finals
Premier Christy Clark and Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick have placed a friendly wager on the outcome of the Stanley Cup final matchup between the Vancouver Canucks and Boston Bruins. If the Vancouver Canucks win, Governor Patrick has pledged to wear a Canucks jersey and send a supply of Legal Sea Foods clam chowder. If...
Tightening the presence in the downtown core
Several “near misses and close calls” by motorists in construction zones in the downtown core have prompted Nelson Police to put the clamp down. Deputy chief Henry Paivarinta said the large amount of construction downtown has increased the likelihood of those encounters occurring, and it has. “There have been reported conflicts...
Motion to reduce HST to 10 per cent passes
A binding motion passed in the B.C. legislature Tuesday to reduce the HST to 10 per cent, subject to a “no” vote in the HST referendum. As a result of the motion being passed, British Columbia’s minister of Finance must immediately advise the Minister of Finance for the Government of Canada to reduce B.C.’s portion of the HST...
Public comment requested on ‘monster’ residences in the ALR
The Ministry of Agriculture is inviting British Columbians to comment on possible guidelines for residence size and location on properties in the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR). The call for public comments follows the distribution of the ministry’s discussion paper on the same topic to local governments and stakeholders and...
Working Together for Success: sixth annual CKIPC field tour
Working Together for Success: sixth annual CKIPC field tour @ Beaver Creek Provincial Park, Thursday, June 23, 9:30 am - 3:30 pm Lunch provided to registered participants(http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/beaver_crk/) It's that time of year. You are invited to join members of the Central Kootenay Invasive...
Demand soars for Canucks tickets from around the world
Orders have come from all over the world for Vancouver Canuck tickets as the Stanley Cup finals prepare to kick off on the West Coast city this Wednesday night.The Vancouver Province is reporting that demand for tickets has come from Scandinavia, Germany, Switzerland, Hong Kong, Dubai, Rio, and Mexico City. And check out these...
Programs and services of women's centre front and centre this Tuesday
Nelson Women’s Centre open houseTuesday, May 31, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to the Nelson and District Women’s Centre Open House this week. Come and learn about the programs and services offered. Volunteers and staff will be on hand to answer any questions and to show people around the centre. Home-baked goodies and...
Cummins named new leader of BC Conservatives
Although they don’t have seat in the Provincial Legislature, the B.C. Conservative Party elected a new leader Saturday.Former MP John Cummins was named leader of the B.C. Conservative Party — the only candidate to run for the leadership of the B.C. Conservatives. He was elected by delegates at a convention in Surrey on Saturday....
Artist abundance: grant writing secrets
Artist abundance: grant writing secrets@ The Hive, Thursday, June 2, 6 p.m. Contact: [email protected] Hjeron O’Sidhe of MythMaker Productions will be teaching a class on grant writing in Canada. After writing over 30 grants to various grant sources, Hjeron was asked to be on the board at the Canada Council of the Arts....
Gearing up for the 10th annual West Kootenay Walk for ALS
On Sunday June 5, the 10th annual West Kootenay Walk for ALS will take place at Lakeside Rotary Park. Registration is at 11:30 a.m. with the five-kilometre walk getting under way at 1 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Proceeds will go to support research into the cause of and cure for ALS and to support patient services provided...
