NPD forced to Taser combative man who stabbed himself Saturday in Fairview
A Nelson Police officer was forced to use a Taser to calm a man who had stabbed himself Sunday (June 16) in lower Fairview. The call was one of 80 responded to by officers during a busy weekend that saw police deal with numerous house party calls Saturday night. The Taser incident began when NPD […]
The entire community is invited to Waneta Expansion Project Community Day
The public is welcome to attend the Community Day, Sunday (June 23) at the 335 Mega Watt Waneta Expansion Project. Festivities include live music, barbecue and refreshments, kids activities and tours of the construction site. However, people wanting a tour must pre-register by calling 250-304-6037 due to space limitations and wear closed-toe, flat footwear. Tours […]
UPDATED: Victim of fatal plane crash identified as Nelson resident
The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a man who died following an airplane crash near Crawford Bay on June 12. He was Anthony Arnold (Tony) Quibell, aged 53, of Nelson. Quibell was the pilot and sole occupant of a Cessna Skymaster 337 airplane, which took off from Nelson airport at about 1:30 p.m. on June 12...
Medical Marijuana rezoning proposal now in hands of RDCK board
A proposal by a North Shore couple to change zoning bylaw in order to grow medical marijuana is now in the hands of the Regional District of Central Kootenay Board. Area F Director Ron Mickel chaired the public hearing Monday evening at the RDCK board meeting room on Lakeside Drive that heard from North Shore […]
Canadians have been trying to stamp out tobacco addiction for 50 years
It’s been 50 years since Canada’s former Minister of National Health and Welfare, Judy LaMarsh told the House of Commons that “smoking is a contributory cause of lung cancer.” This statement marked the start of a decades-long anti-smoking campaign that continues across the country to this day. “We’ve come a long way,” said Canadian Cancer Society health […]
COUNCIL MISCELLANY: Local support for winter shuttle, branding decision deferment, tourist support for local trails
Although there were some empty seats around the council table (Mayor Greg Granstrom and Councillor Cary Fisher were absent), the same could not be said for the public gallery seating. The council chamber was packed with members of the public last Monday, all for their chance to provide input on some of the topics before...
COMMENT: Who decides what Canadians need?
Unless you are a magazine publisher, you’ve probably never heard of the Canada Magazine Fund. Administered by Heritage Canada, the CMF was established 24 years ago to “contribute towards the production of high-quality magazines showcasing the diverse work of a wide cross-section of Canadian creators” and to build “capacity to help ensure the continued growth […]
Teenager killed during B.C Ride to Conquer Cancer
The 200-kilometre B.C Ride to Conquer Cancer cancer event has been marred with a fatality Sunday morning. Everyone involved is shook up after hearing a 16-year-old cyclist from Victoria died en route from Vancouver to Seattle after a car hit him. The accident happened approximately 80 kilometers north of Seattle near Arlington. The cyclist was […]
OP/ED: MLA Conroy looks ahead
This week I travelled to Victoria to be sworn in as MLA and I wanted to say a heartfelt thank you to the people of Kootenay West for my re-election. I am honored and I will do my very best to represent all constituents and take the concerns of this area to Victoria and the […]
Food for thought: Gluten-, dairy-, soy-free spinach and onion pakoras
One of the downsides of a gluten-, dairy-, soy-free diet is that I sometimes crave something doughy, like perogies, or fritters, or dumplings. But most of the options I’ve found taht we’re allowed are really just gratuitous carbs, with little nutrition or flavour – expect for these pakoras, which are common in Indian cuisine and […]
