Radon gas danger to residents may cause platform problems for provincial candidates
An issue that came before council last night could prove contentious enough to end up a platform issue in the upcoming provincial election, according to councillor Deb McIntosh. This after a presentation, at council’s regular meeting, by Dana Schmidt, of the Donna Schmidt Memorial Lung Cancer Prevention Society. The issue centres around radon-prevention measures in […]
Missing Trail teen found
A search for a young Trail woman with Down’s Syndrome ended well yesterday when she was found safe and sound near Fruitvale. RCMP Sgt. Rob Hawton said police received a call in the mid-afternoon yesterday, saying 17-year-old Alyssa Berdusco had not shown up for school that morning. “needless to say, it caused a lot of […]
B.C. families pay less at the pharmacy
British Columbians will soon notice they are paying less for many of the generic prescription drugs they need for their health. Starting April 1, a new drug pricing regulation will reduce the price of generic drugs to 25 per cent of the brand name price, from the current rate of 35 per cent of the brand name price. The price...
Repairs to NDCC Aquatic Centre could reach $600,000
The Regional District of Central Kootenay is continuing with repairs to the Nelson and District Aquatic Centre after a section of ceiling tiles fell into the pool in late January. General Manager of Community Services Joe Chirico said crews have erected scaffolding in the pool area and are now setting up a containment area in […]
Two charged in Castlegar arsons
Two people have been charged with arson in relation to two fires that destroyed a van and a church in Castlegar last week, according to RCMP Inspector Nick Romanchuk. “18-year-old Lee Wilding of Castlegar and a 16-year-old Castlegar female have been charged,” he said, adding he can’t name the female because of her age. “She […]
BC Utilities Commission Hearings: Smart Meters, Safe or Harmful?
By Suzy Hamilton, The Nelson Daily The world’s leading health officials do not agree on whether Smart Meters are good or bad for your health. That was a dominant theme among interveners at a two week BC Utilities Commission hearing March 4-15 into Fortis BC’s application to install 115,000 Smart Meters in their coverage area. […]
BC Government starts process to modernize wills and estates
New probate rules and the Wills, Estates and Succession Act (WESA) are providing greater certainty for individuals who put their last wishes into writing and simplifying the process for those in charge of distributing an estate. WESA will come into force officially on March 31, 2014, modernizing B.C.’s current laws — which have provisions dating […]
Police issue press release re: fire #3
On March 28 at 10:08 a.m., Castlegar fire department received a call reporting a garage fire in the 300 Block of 7 Avenue in Castlegar. Castlegar Fire Department and Police responded to the scene. A detached garage was fully engulfed in flames. The owner was located and did not receive any injuries. No one was […]
Southeast Fire Centre urges caution with outdoor burning
The Southeast Fire Centre is asking the public to exercise caution with any outdoor burning activities this spring. As the snow melts, dried grass from last summer is uncovered and that material can be highly flammable. Almost all wildfires at this time of the year are caused by people and are therefore preventable. Homeowners and […]
UPDATE: Nothing new in suspicious death of man found in Cottonwood Creek
It’s been almost a week and still police have nothing new to report after a man’s body was found near the mouth of Cottonwood Creek in Nelson. The man’s body was found lying supine in the shallow waters of Cottonwood Creek Saturday (March 23) in the morning by a passing worker. Nelson Police immediately cordoned […]
