Getting ready for soccer season
Hello Soccer Fans, I just thought I would give you all an update of where we are and answer a few common questions that people are asking about. At this time we have registered 223 kids in the U7 to U16 age groups and 41 kids in the K4K bunch, for a total of 264 in all which is pretty much on par with what we expected and...
'Unique' trafficking charge stayed for Nelson activist
A charge of trafficking cannabis seeds was stayed by the federal crown counsel in BC Supreme Court Monday, just before jury selection was to begin. Nelson resident Tom Prior was to stand trial on one count of trafficking for allegedly selling cannabis seeds to an undercover Nelson City Police officer in January, 2013. Prior...
Early spring-like weather leads to early tick season
Despite Mother Nature's last gasp at winter Sunday, it's evident spring weather is here already. And with the early arrival comes more time outside enjoying the wonderful outdoor weather and activities. Howver, the change in weather also brings out ticks – small bugs that feed on the blood of humans and animals and can sometimes...
Letter: Bill C-51 — more than a chill on back of neck
To the Editor: Got that chill running down the back of your neck? It could already be Bill C-51. Bill C-51, the so-called “secret police act” could already be putting a serious chill on public debate and democracy in Canada. Here in Nelson, BC, I went to a protest of the bill on (Saturday) March 14th with over 150 other people....
Mother Nature gives region one last taste of winter
Technically, there are another few days of winter 2015 according to the calendar. And Mother Nature won’t let us forget it despite the spring-like past four weeks. Marc Dale at YRB is advising the travelling public to take extra caution when driving thanks to a late winter storm heading through the West Kootenay. “We have...
Nelson's Amran Bhabra grows/cuts hair for cancer wigs
The Canadian Cancer Society website says it takes eight to 15 ponytails to create one real-hair wig. Nelson’s Amran Bhabra did his part for Cancer by donating two lengths of hair to the next wig during a haircut Saturday at the Root 99 Hair Design Salon on Baker Street. “I first started to grow my hair out for hockey because...
Minimum wage earners in BC get a slight bump up with government announcement
The B.C. government increased the minimum wage to $10.45 per hour effect September 15 of this year said Minister for Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training, and Minister Responsible for Labour, Shirley Bond Thursday. At the same time, Bond said the wage for liquor server will get bumped up from $9.00 to $9.20 per hour. “Raising ...
Letter: Seniors rights being neglected by care facilities
To the Editor: The purpose of this letter is to empower seniors and their families with knowledge that is crucial to have when standing up for their right to be protected from abuse or neglect in a senior care facility. It will enable them to demand a better quality of care afforded them by Bill 17, the "Residents Bill of...
BC Coroners Service identifies victim in Sunday's Blewett trailer fire
The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a man who was found deceased following a trailer-home fire in Sunday (March 8) in Blewett as Nelson as Ryan Randell Tapp of Nelson. About 4 a.m. Sunday morning, neighbours noticed a fire in a mobile home on Fofonow Road in Blewett and summoned emergency services. Nelson ...
CL launches digital trails project
The Christina Lake Digital Trails team presented results of a 10 month project to packed room at the Christina Lake Welcome Centre, Feb. 26. Cavan Gates, Pierce LeClair, Melissa Shim, Cherisa Patton, and Kim Kinakin presented the results of the Christina Gateway CDA Job Creation Partnership project to over 60 people at the ...
