Fortis/IBEW 213 lockout: No end near
By Suzy Hamilton, The Nelson Daily Heading into the fifth week of a lockout, the business manager for the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers 213 says skilled workers are leaving FortisBC over the labour dispute, which looks a long way from over. “I have no idea how long it’s going to go,” IBEW Local 213 […]
Trudeau speaks to Trail and the Interior
As many as 150 people showed up to Trail’s Gyro Park to welcome the crown prince of Canadian politics (so called because his father, Pierre Trudeau, was Canada’s 15th prime minister) Monday afternoon. The junior Trudeau, 41, is now leader of the Liberal Party of Canada and a contender for the PMO in his own […]
CBT releases annual report
Learn more about Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) and the activities it supports through its 2012/13 Annual Report. The Annual Report reflects CBT’s performance for the year ending March 31, and details its financial investments, spending, and program and initiative activities. The report’s theme, Evolving and Empowering, reflects how CBT has recently evolved by placing more […]
Family gets surprise while cleaning old trailer
A family received a shock to the system after uncovering a handful of dynamite sticks and blasting caps while cleaning an old trailer. Nelson Police was called Sunday when the family noticed the dynamite and caps in the trailer. Nelson Fire Department also attended the scene. Once NPD officers and firefighters assessed the scene was […]
B.C. Supreme Court awards local man almost $85 grand
A Nelson man has been awarded close to 85,000 for the physical and emotional injuries he suffered in July of 2004 said a B.C. Supreme Court online judgment. Dylan Alexander Rhys Plishka-Humphreys was awarded $50,000 in non-pecuniary damages for pain and suffering, $25,000 for loss of earning capacity, $7,000 for future care — which includes […]
Fortis gets approved for Smart Meters — but with a catch
By Suzy Hamilton, The Nelson Daily The BC Utilities Commission (BCUC) approved Fortis BC’s application to install 115,000 Smart Meters (Advanced Metering Infrastructure) in its coverage area after a two week public hearing in March in Kelowna. But there’s a catch. The Commission said that Fortis BC has until August 1 to agree to apply […]
RDCK recognizes 'boy on fire' four decades of fire service
After 42 years as a volunteer firefighter, Hans Cunningham’s passion for the RDCK’s fire service still burns fiercely. The Ymir resident was honoured by the RDCK recently for his volunteerism, which distinguishes him as the longest serving firefighter in the history of the regional district. “Hans’ dedication to the fire service is simply outstanding,” said […]
Electric fencing presentation!
If you’re interested in electric fencing for your yard or your garden, Wildsafe (formerly Bear Aware) is offering a free workshop on Thursday, June 20 from 6:00-8:00pm at the Community Garden in Jubilee Park. A discussion on the “how to” of electric fencing will be followed by an actual fence set up around a residential...
Auditor presents fiscal snapshot, responds to resident letters
At last week’s meeting senior Audit Manager Andrea Kramer presented council with a ‘snapshot’ of the 2012 financial audit as part of the 2012 annual report. The report had already been approved, and she was there mostly to answer questions. Kramer qualified her presentation by reiterating the purpose of the audit. “We...
Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau meets crowds at Lakeside Park on eve of trip to Kokanee Lake to visit brother
The man who wants to be the next Prime Minister of Canada made a brief stopover in the Heritage City Sunday for an informal meet-and-greet with a crowd of 200 supporters at Lakeside Park. Justin Trudeau, the MP for the riding of Papineau in Montreal, Que, was mobbed after stepping off Nelson Streetcar 23 with […]
