Regional News
By Nelson Daily Staff on Tuesday Aug 27 2019
Users of Kootenay Lake Ferries, BCGEU employees and Western Pacific Marine, ferry operators, are waiting for an expected ruling later this week by the Labour Relations Board.
The board is determining the service of levels during possible job action by the BCGEU.
“While ferry services are designated as essential, the Labour Relations Board is responsible for determining the service levels during a job action,” a spokesperson for the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure told The Nelson Daily.
By Nelson Daily Staff on Tuesday Aug 27 2019
It’s full steam ahead for students pursuing a career in trades following the official ribbon cutting Monday of the new trades training facility at Selkirk College Rosemont Campus in Nelson.
Selkirk College President Angus Graeme was joined by Nelson-Creston MLA Michelle Mungall, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Training, Melanie Mark, Kootenay West MLA Katrine Conroy as well as Millwright/Machinist Program student Kai Roenspiess and Elder Anne Jimmie inside the new building during the official opening Monday morning.
By Interior Health Authority on Monday Aug 26 2019
By Corinne Dolman, Director, Substance Use, Interior Health
Getting “clean.”
“Junkie.”
“Addict.”
“Dirty” needles.
The language we use to refer to people with substance use disorders can elicit many negative stereotypes. Substance use disorders are more highly stigmatized than any other health condition.
By Contributor on Friday Aug 23 2019
Kootenay youth headed into the backcountry of Height of the Rockies Provincial Park this summer for a six-day wilderness adventure on Wildsight’s Go Wild! trip.
Deep in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, youth ages 14-18 visited some of the most rugged and remote wilderness of the region. Rich in history and wildlife, with soaring mountain peaks, beautiful river valleys and abundant forests and alpine meadows, they learned about the wildlife that the park protects.
By BC Hydro on Friday Aug 23 2019
BC Hydro has submitted a request for a rate reduction of around one per cent starting April 2020 in an update to its Fiscal 2020 to Fiscal 2021 Revenue Requirements Application with the BC Utilities Commission.
In its Revenue Requirements Application filed in February 2019, BC Hydro requested a net bill increase of 0.7 per cent starting April 1, 2020. In the update to the Application filed today, it is requesting that be amended to a net bill decrease of 0.99 per cent. This amendment is based on BC Hydro's audited fiscal 2019 results and its latest financial forecast.
By Bob Hall on Friday Aug 23 2019
Writing a book can be a lonely endeavour. That’s why this fall, a Selkirk College second-year creative writing course will focus on manuscript development.
Open to both full-time and community learners, writers will have the opportunity to share their books-in-progress with peers and receive professional feedback from course instructor, writer and editor Leesa Dean.
By Nelson Daily Staff on Thursday Aug 22 2019
There’s a Federal Election happening in the fall that should be on the minds of all Canadians.
However, there is a bigger problem facing not just Canadians but everyone on the planet — Climate Change.
Wednesday, before a crowd of approximately 100 concerned citizens at the Nelson United Church, Kootenay Columbia NDP MP Wayne Stetski was joined by NDP colleague Peter Julian to discuss his Green New Deal legislation.
By Regional District of Central Kootenay on Monday Aug 19 2019
Join Robson Fire Fighters on and Aug. 31 and Sept. 1 as they host the fifth annual Firefighter Games in support of Muscular Dystrophy Canada. Be sure to attend this FREE family friendly event that will kick off with opening ceremonies at 11a.m Saturday at the Pass Creek Regional Exhibition Grounds!
By Nelson Daily Staff on Monday Aug 19 2019
In a media release Monday, RCMP issued another plea for the public to come forward with any information that may aid them in locating a missing Nakusp man.
36-year-old Christopher Sanford was last seen on August 4, 2019 in Nakusp.
He was reported to police as missing on August 5, 2019, after his black GMC S15 pickup truck was located abandoned in Fauquier. At that time, it was believed that Christopher had been travelling to the Kelowna area.
By Trail Champion on Monday Aug 19 2019
A spike in thefts and a resulting backlash on social media have local police cautioning residents about taking matters into their own hands.
In a press release issued Monday, Trail RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich asked the public to remain vigilant, but to leave any punitive action to police.
