National Seniors Day celebrations come to West Kootenay
For the second year in a row, BC Transit, the City of Nelson, the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary and the Regional District of Central Kootenay are proud to celebrate National Seniors Day in West Kootenay. On Friday, September 30, 2016, BC Transit and its operating partners will take part in the second Annual Nelson ...
COLUMN: From the Hill - The High Cost of Getting a University Education
On May 5th, the Parliamentary Budget Officer released a report titled, Federal Spending on Postsecondary Education. One of its findings was that Canadian college and university students come from disproportionately wealthy families—about 60% of students are from families in the top 40% of income. That’s perhaps not surprising, but a related find was: the federal […]
Companies/organizations to access bridge lights for special events
Local businesses and organizations will be able to put Victoria Street Bridge’s celebrated new lights to use celebrating their own events and issues, after a unanimous vote by city council at its regular meeting Sept. 12. Local non-profit and for-profit committees and organizations who wish to promote their events with specific...
Trail seas cadets join Nelson neighbours on Kootenay Lake
Recently, cadets and staff took to Kootenay Lake by the Big Orange Bridge at the Interior Cadet Nautical Site located in Nelson BC. The cadets were from 81 Hampton Gray Corp in Nelson and 131 Kootenay Corp in Trail. During the weekend the cadets were taught basic sailing skills under supervision of qualified […]
Last week to enter BCSPCA Wildlife-In-Focus Photography Contest
Foxes, eagles and bears – oh my! These are just some of the stunning animals spotted in the BC SPCA’s eighth annual Wildlife-In-Focus Photography Contest, which is only open for entries until Friday (September 30). Featuring a new platform and a brand-new look, photographers are going wild to capture the best of British...
Fernie Search and Rescue assist in rescue of injured biker
Fernie Search and Rescue successfully removed an injured woman from the trail called Eric's Trip Saturday, September 24. Search and Rescue officials were called to assist the injured mountain biker from the trail located adjacent to the Mt. Fernie Provincial Park Saturday afternoon. Mt. Fernie Provincial Park is located a...
River Talks — Indigenous man challenges BC Government
For the next several weeks, history is being made at the Nelson, B.C. courthouse, as an indigenous man named Rick Desautel sets the love of his ancestors against the logical machinery of the provincial government. While this case arguing for the right of an “extinct” man to hunt in his territory may not seem to have much...
New 'winter ready' rules for drivers on BC highways begin October 1
It's a reminder that winter is really just around the corner as the BC Ministry sends out information about the provincial winter tire rules come into effect as of Saturday, October 1. The rules mean drivers are required to equip their vehicles with winter tires if they plan to travel on certain highways in the North, Southern...
Cops for Kids Ride Wraps Up Successful Ride
After 10 days on the road, they’ve cycled into the hearts of 18 communities around South Eastern BC. Cops for Kids riders were welcomed home Sunday September 18th from the 15th annual Cops for Kids Ride. The team of 28 was cycling across the southern interior in order to raise money for children in medical, physical, or...
Province offers project assistance funding for arts
Project assistance funding is now available for British Columbia’s museums, visual artists, media artists, and community and professional arts organizations through the BC Arts Council. Four project assistance programs are currently accepting applications: Museums and Visual Arts Organizations – assistance supports projects...
