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Bill Metcalfe

Bill Metcalfe

I have lived in Nelson since 1994 and worked as a reporter at the Nelson Star since 2015. I report on a mix of topics including municipal government, social issues and the arts with my work earning several provincial journalism awards.

Phone
250-352-1890
Email
bill.metcalfe@nelsonstar.com

Recent Work by Bill

Kootenay Central Election 2024: NDP incumbent Brittny Anderson

Kootenay Central Election 2024: NDP incumbent Brittny Anderson

Brittny Anderson is the incumbent NDP MLA for the Kootenay Central riding
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Kootenay Central Election 2024: Independent candidate Corinne Mori

Kootenay Central Election 2024: Independent candidate Corinne Mori

Mori of Nelson is an independent candidate in the Oct. 19 provincial election
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Kootenay Central Election 2024: Candidates debate environmental issues

Kootenay Central Election 2024: Candidates debate environmental issues

Conservative Party candidate Kelly Vandenberghe did not attend
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Nelson asked to join class action lawsuit against major oil companies

Nelson asked to join class action lawsuit against major oil companies

The group Sue Big Oil wants companies to help cities pay for climate damage
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Led by Nelson, B.C. municipalities say don't axe carbon tax

Led by Nelson, B.C. municipalities say don't axe carbon tax

UBCM resolution says carbon pricing could help municipalities offset the effects of climate change
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New Kootenay Lake ferry completion delayed to 2026, to sail in 2027

New Kootenay Lake ferry completion delayed to 2026, to sail in 2027

The budget for the project has increased by 86 per cent
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B.C. Parks rejects protected status for Duncan Lake cedar grove

B.C. Parks rejects protected status for Duncan Lake cedar grove

A petition in favour of protected status has received almost 45,000 signatures
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'The scariest thing I have ever seen': Local heroes rescue man near Nelson

'The scariest thing I have ever seen': Local heroes rescue man near Nelson

Vehicle went off the road near the Taghum Bridge and burst into flame, starting a forest fire
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Renos at former motel for Nelson unhoused to start in 2025, complete in 2026

Renos at former motel for Nelson unhoused to start in 2025, complete in 2026

The former motel is now a residence for people experiencing or at-risk of homelessness
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Sinixt release salmon into Columbia River in U.S., track migration to Canada

Sinixt release salmon into Columbia River in U.S., track migration to Canada

Salmon were released upstream from the Grand Coulee Dam, which has blocked fish migration for more than 80 years
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