Regional News

New start time proposed for city meetings to improve ‘openness’

by Timothy Schafer Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on Sunday December 04 2022

City council passed third reading on a proposed amendment to change the monthly regular and committee-of-the-whole meeting time from 7 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. — screenshot

You will likely have to hustle out of work a little early to catch the start of city council meetings after the elected officials voted to begin moving to an earlier start time.

City council passed third reading on Nov. 22 on a proposed amendment to the Council Procedure Bylaw that will change the monthly regular and committee-of-the-whole (COW) meeting time from 7 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Council’s previous practice has been to include a special meeting with an in-camera session before every regular and committee-of-the-whole meeting.

Water, sewer utilities slated to increase further for 2023: city Finance

by Timothy Schafer Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on Sunday December 04 2022

A report from the city’s Finance department is suggesting a two per cent increase to the water rates charged city residents — along with a similar two per cent rise in sewer fees — city agenda photo.

Gravity could be forgiven as water and sewer rates could continue to climb uphill after a city report on the proposed utility budget has recommended another annual increase to the services.

A report from the city’s Finance department is suggesting a two per cent increase to the water rates charged city residents — along with a similar two per cent rise in sewer fees — to help pay for the costs related to several major projects on the horizon in 2023.

Bear facts: highest human-bear activity in seven years in Heritage city

by Timothy Schafer Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on Sunday December 04 2022

There were over 400 black bear “sightings,” with at least seven bears having been destroyed as a result, the highest recorded season since 2016 — Creative Commons photo.

The bear season in Nelson was ‘unprecedented,’ according to preliminary findings by the WildsafeBC Nelson community coordinator.

Lisa Thomson delivered the first glimpse of her annual report on human-wildlife conflict to city council Nov. 22 and — although the official report isn’t due out until later this year — the news wasn’t great.

She related that there were over 400 “sightings,” with at least seven bears having been destroyed as a result — a number higher than in recent years.

Nelson recognizes National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

by Lone Sheep Publishing on Saturday December 03 2022

The public is invited to view the The Clothesline, an interactive display to honour women who’ve experienced violence in front of the Courthouse on Ward Street. — The Nelson Daily photo

Tuesday, December 6th is the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.

The Nelson Violence Against Women in Relationships (VAWIR) Committee invites the public to join for a virtual candlelight vigil to mark the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.

December 6th, marks the anniversary of Montreal’s Ecole Polytechnique massacre when 14 women were murdered, because they were women.

Environment Canada issues Snowfall Warning for Highway 3, Paulson Summit to Kootenay Pass

by Lone Sheep Publishing on Tuesday November 29 2022

Environment Canada said total snowfall amount near 25 cm for the Kootenay Pass before snow eases Wednesday evening.

And the Snowfall Warnings just keeping coming.

Residents in the Southern Interior are advised to brace for another Snowfall Warning after Environment Canada issued the alert for Highway 3, Paulson Summit to Kootenay Pass Tuesday afternoon.

Environment Canada said snowfall amounts of 25 cm is expected beginning Tuesday and into Wednesday with heavy snow leading to poor travel conditions.

Avalanche Canada’s new forecasting system more accurately reflects variations in snowpack, weather conditions

by Contributor on Monday November 28 2022

The new flexible forecast system provides information in the forecasts is now more tailored to expected conditions. — Screenshot photo

Avalanche Canada is pleased to introduce a new flexible forecast system that makes it easier for users to get the information they need to plan safe trips into the backcountry.

With the new system, forecast regions are dynamic, with boundaries that change in response to localized conditions.

This allows forecasters to communicate variability more effectively. For example, regions impacted by weather systems or existing avalanche problems can be separated from areas that are not affected.

From the frying pan to the fire: viral heat still turned up but on a different channel

by Timothy Schafer Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on Saturday November 26 2022

Although the number of COVID-19 cases has been on the decline, infection rates remain high with other respiratory viruses like respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) — Creative Commons photo.

The song might remain the same but the tune has changed as COVID-19 cases decrease in Nelson and area but another fall virus is making its way through the population.

Although the number of COVID-19 cases has been on the decline, infection rates remain high with other respiratory viruses like respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).

The increase of the virus isn’t a cause for alarm in Nelson and across the region, said Ashley Stewart, Interior Health A/team lead, communications and engagement.

RCMP seeking public's assistance in locating person of interest in suspicious death investigation

by Lone Sheep Publishing on Friday November 25 2022

Michael Mawley has Brown hair, Brown eyes, 5’10 and 150 pounds. — Submitted photo

The BC RCMP Southeast District Major Crime Unit (SED MCU) is seeking public assistance in locating Michael Mawley, who is a person of interest in a suspicious death investigation.

RCMP said that human remains were located after a suspicious fire on Saturday November 19, 2022, in the community of Kingsgate, BC at Mawley’s family residence.

Police said residents are asked to report any suspicious activity in that area to police immediately. and are requesting any dash cam or video footage from that area on November 19, 2022 between 5:30 p.m – 8:30 p.m MST.

KIJHL gets upper hand on Pacific Junior Hockey

by Lone Sheep Publishing on Friday November 25 2022

The KIJHL Top Prospects edged the PJHL 4-3 in the BCHC Prospects Game at the Sardis Sports Complex in Chilliwack. — KIJHL photo

When Ryan Larsen was added to the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League Top Prospects team late due to an injury/illness to another player, that gave the Kamloops Storm three players in the B.C. Hockey Conference Prospects Game, which started with Owen Aura and Jake Phillips-Watts.

Larsen ended up with a goal and two assists, including helping set up the winning goal in a 4-3 KIJHL Top Prospects victory against the Pacific Junior Hockey League Top Prospects.

RCMP search for four suspects after rifle discharged near Rover Creek

by Lone Sheep Publishing on Thursday November 24 2022

RCMP said one of the suspects pointed the rifle at one of the complainants and discharged the weapon as a scare tactic.

Nelson RCMP is currently searching for four suspects who fired a rifle at a person Wednesday night near Rover Creek Service Road in Blewett.

In a media release Thursday, Nelson RCMP said officers are trying to identify the four suspects who were seen leaving the crime scene in a white coloured pick-up truck with a plow attached.

RCMP said officers received a complaint at approximately 7:13 p.m. Wednesday that four unknown male suspects were seen near a white camper trailer on Rover Creek Road armed with a rifle.

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