Decision set to be made on police budget request with arrival of police audit
An unelected official is expected to make a decision by the end of November that could cost Nelson taxpayers over $300,000, a four per cent rise in property taxes. In four weeks the director of Police Services from the provincial Ministry of Justice will hand down his declaration on the minimal staffing required in Nelson […]
RANT: If you can't stand by it two weeks from now, shut up
When the city passed a new bylaw that said a motion without a seconder would not be reported, I was prepared to write in opposition to same. If it happened, record it. Period. Right? My problem with it was this: you may have a voice of dissent on council. That may not be comfortable for you, but your comfort level is not my...
Hot panhandling bylaw topic fizzles out on council's griddle; decision delayed until spring, 2016
The burning issue and ethics of whether or not to institute a panhandling bylaw for Nelson's downtown will now have to smoulder for another six months. City council balked at the decision to advance to third reading on draft legislation for a panhandling bylaw Monday night during the regular council meeting, choosing instead...
OP/ED: Blueberry School Sale a Poor Deal for SD 20
I am Mark Wilson – School Trustee for the Trail area and after reading the Article on the Sale of Blueberry School dated October 30/15 in your paper, I would like to clarify a few items. These are my opinions backed by facts. 1. The vote to sell this school for $1 was passed by […]
Trash talk the main event at upcoming city meeting
It’s hard to imagine a meeting that sounds more boring than one about municipal solid waste – but it’s actually one that will have a significant impact on the day-to-day lives of residents. The meeting will cover a variety of options regarding everything from frequency of garbage pick-up and recycling to environmental footprint...
Blueberry Creek Community School Society buys land/school for $1
It’s been a long time coming, but the Blueberry Creek Community School Society now owns its facility and the property on which it stands, having purchased both from School District 20 (SD 20) for one dollar. While that may sound like a poor deal for SD 20, it’s actually good news for virtually everyone involved, according to...
Panhandling bylaw would further marginalize poor people in Nelson: Nelson Committee on Homelessness
The proposed panhandling bylaw does a disservice to a segment of Nelson’s society, and further marginalizes the poor in the city, said the Nelson Committee on Homelessness. Committee member Ann Harvey and two other Nelson Committee on Homelessness board members said city council’s draft legislation on panhandling will not solve the underlying problem of poverty […]
Wildlife detectors to be installed on Hwy 3 near Elko, Sparwood
The B.C. government is about to pilot two new high-tech wildlife detection systems on Highway 3, to help warn motorists when wildlife is on or near the highway. There will be two locations for the wildlife detection systems on Highway 3 - the Elko site, approximately 1 km east of Elko, and the Michel site, approximately 2 km...
New $1-mill fire truck to take city to new heights
A more-than-million-dollar acquisition is poised to bring the city to new heights, after city council approved the purchase of a new ladder truck for Castlegar’s fire department. At its regular meeting Monday night, council heard a litany of reasons why this truck will help drive the city into the future. “We’ve been looking...
A Letter From Richard Cannings
Dear editor, I would like to thank the voters of South Okanagan-West Kootenay for the trust you have placed in me by electing me as your Member of Parliament. I am humbled by your support and will work hard for all the people of South Okanagan-West Kootenay. My office door will always be open, and I pledge to not only take...
