Service delays for Harrop Ferry
The Harrop Ferry is going to be replaced by a slower boat until Sunday, March 27.The service delay is to make upgrades to the 18-vehicle, 78 passenger vessel.During the Harrop Ferry Refit there will be a load restriction in place of 25,000 kg and a maximum length of 64 feet for vehicles taking the vessel replacing the ferry.The...
Bee warned: losing our native bees will really sting. Local entomologists to help BC see Bees
In what sort of accommodation do bees stay while on holiday? A bee and bee, of course. Common sense may tell us that having more creatures flying around that could potentially sting us might not be a good idea. Lynn Westcott, a Castlegar-based entomologist, disagrees with that. Throughout her career she’s been stressing the […]
Cancel-gar no more: airport upgrades slated
What was once renowned as the ‘Cancel-gar’ airport should be taking off with some improvements this year, as the city works to upgrade the facility and its services to reflect its role as the recently-named West Kootenay Regional Airport. First, the city will be forming an Airport Advisory Committee with representatives from across the […]
Basin residents encouraged to continue 'shaping our future together'
In order to continue the momentum fostered by participants at the 2010 Columbia Basin Symposium, Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) is inviting Basin residents — those who attended the event and those who didn’t — to review the summary reports and videos of the Symposium sessions, now available at www.cbt.org/2010symposium. Hosted by CBT, the Symposium was […]
Nakusp Hockeyville supporters gear up for March 8
By Bruce FuhrThe Nelson DailyIt’s so close residents and Hockeyville supporters from Nakusp can taste it.On Tuesday, March 8 supporters from Nelson to Nakusp will be glued to their television sets or computers to watch the Kraft Hockeyville 2011 Top 10 show on CBC.“Nakusp is still a buzz with excitement and with the announcement...
Salvation Army Launches 'The Dignity Project'
A report released today by The Salvation Army finds that many Canadians continue to believe persistent myths about poverty and the poor. The study is being released in conjunction with the launch of The Dignity Project, a campaign designed to educate and inform the public about the challenges facing society’s most vulnerable people. While the […]
A party of thugs, liars, cheats, crooks, dirty tricksters--and Christians
Do any of the alleged Christians who support the government of Stephen Harper have any trouble with the fact that his government is the most morally corrupt party in Canadian history? Does their fantasy that he will end abortions sometime in the future allow them to rationalize what he does on an almost daily basis […]
New wind, snow ramps up avalanche danger in West Kootenay
By Timothy Schafer, The Nelson Daily The danger of an avalanche in the West Kootenay backcountry has crept back up to considerable Tuesday — after remaining at moderate for nearly one week — with the risk edging up to high on Wednesday, according to the Canadian Avalanche Centre. Due to rapid loading from heavy amounts […]
Happy ending to search for overdue Quebec snowshoers
By Timothy Schafer, The Nelson Daily Two Quebec snowshoers have been found after spending a cold night lost in the backcountry above Whitewater Ski Hill Sunday. The two people — a male and a female approximately 25 years old — were located safe and sound by Nelson Search and Rescue Monday afternoon, said Cpl. Dan […]
Christy Clark's first message: Families, prosperity and unity are her top priorities
By Paul Bucci Liberal leadership contender Christy Clark will become British Columbia’s next premier after winning the party’s top political job. Clark thanked all of her supporters in a gleeful victory speech. “We all have great reason to be proud,” she said. Clark used the speech to reach out directly to voters. “I want you to […]
