Penticton to host 2017 Crescent Point Energy Western Canada Cup
The British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL) and Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL) announced that the Penticton Vees have been selected to host the 2017 Crescent Point Energy Western Canada Cup. The Western Canada Cup (WCC) will feature the Vees along with the champions of the BCHL, Alberta Junior Hockey League, Saskatchewan...
UPDATED: Environment Canada continues Special Weather Statement; up to 30 cm expected on Kootenay Pass
While Environment Canada continues its Special Weather Statement for the Southern Interior, Marc Dale Operations Manager for the Yellowhead Road & Bridge Ltd. Southeast Kootenay Division said drivers of the Kootenay Pass should brace for 20-30 cm of heavy wet snow above 800 meters and snow levels rising overnight to 1500...
West Kootenay EcoSociety loses bid to overturn Jumbo City
Fake town, with no residents . . . no problem BC Supreme Court judge Madam Justice Choi ruled Tuesday in Nelson. "It is obvious that the fake town is terrible and while we understand the judge's ruling, we disagree with it," said David Reid, Executive Director of West Kootenay EcoSociety. Reid said the West Kootenay EcoSociety...
Hundreds of Nelsonites flock to Cenotaph to honour Remembrance Day veterans
It’s a ceremony that just doesn’t get old. Hundreds of people packed the City of Nelson Courtyard to listen and pay tribute to veterans who fought for peace during 2015 Remembrance Day Ceremonies Wednesday at the Cenotaph in front of City Hall. Thanks to Mother Nature who put a halt to the rain, instead allowing the sun to ...
Spellbinding storytelling on tap for Trail
Calling all storytellers and Vinyl Café fans-- Trail’s version of New York City’s ’The Moth’ returns to The Griff at The Bailey Theatre Friday November 20th at 7:30pm. ‘Little Moths’ is based on ‘The Moth’ in New York City where people gather (standing room only) to hear raconteurs and novice storytellers tell true stories ...
Homeless veterans shelter on tap for Trail; Remembrance ceremonies tomorrow
Trail will prove itself a provincial pioneer this spring by creating the Interior’s first homeless shelter for veterans. Glenn Hodge, first vice-president for the BC/Yukon Command of the Royal Canadian Legion, said the whole things started eight or nine years ago with a homeless veterans shelter in Victoria. It grew from there, and they now […]
The scope narrows on Grohman Narrows project in wake of open house
The flood gates were opened for public comment on the proposed Grohman Narrows dredging project as Nelsonites received an inside look at the multi-million dollar project on Oct. 29. Nearly 150 people attended the open house on the findings from a study phase of the project, and the majority of those people were spoken to […]
Selkirk Saints break out brooms to sweep pair of home games from UVIC Vikes
After a pair of weekend victories against the University of Victoria Vikes, the Selkirk College Saints are riding a four-game winning streak and sitting right where they hoped to be in the early stages of the British Columbia Intercollegiate Hockey League (BCIHL) season. The three-time defending league champions trounced the...
First Report from our new Member of Parliament
From the Hill: My first week in Ottawa was unseasonably warm; we could walk in light sweaters along the Rideau Canal, the last autumn leaves drifting down to the path. It was humbling to walk the halls of the parliament buildings, knowing this was to be my work place for the next four years. It was largely an orientation ...
Columbia Valley economy takes big hit with closing of Canfor mill at Canal Flats
The Canfor Mill as Canal Flats officially closes its doors Monday said the United Steelworkers Local 1-405 in a media release. As of Monday (November 9), after over a 100 years of sawmill operation in or around Canal Flats that history has come to an end. “This has been devastating for our members, their families, Canal ...