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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

B.C. wildfire response 'downloading' worries RDCK and Argenta fire brigade

B.C. wildfire response 'downloading' worries RDCK and Argenta fire brigade

Argenta fire brigade leaders reflect on new government rules
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Nelson's mayor joins cross-border tariff response group

Nelson's mayor joins cross-border tariff response group

Border Mayors Alliance hopes to bring a local perspective to international trade decisions
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Kalesnikoff presents new pro-forest industry group to Nelson council

Kalesnikoff presents new pro-forest industry group to Nelson council

Forestry Works for BC is a new organization dedicated to promoting the forest industry in B.C.
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Three years after fleeing Ukraine, a Nelson family takes stock

Three years after fleeing Ukraine, a Nelson family takes stock

Oleksandra and Serhii Hlushchenko discuss the challenges and opportunities of their new life
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Ferry strike damages East Shore economy and mental health, say business leaders

Ferry strike damages East Shore economy and mental health, say business leaders

East Shore residents are affected by many levels of uncertainty about travel, business and medical needs
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Kaslo council votes down South Beach development proposal

Kaslo council votes down South Beach development proposal

Council has decided to put the purchase agreement aside and rezone the land to bring it in line with the Official Community Plan
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Province fined $783K after highway traffic safety violation at Shambhala

Province fined $783K after highway traffic safety violation at Shambhala

WorkSafeBC says unqualified and under-equipped staff directed highway traffic in an unsafe manner
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'Tightrope between hope and loss': A mother's search for her missing son in Nelson

'Tightrope between hope and loss': A mother's search for her missing son in Nelson

Christopher Newton of Nelson, suffering from schizophrenia, was last seen in August 2024
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Interior Health cancels plan for supervised inhalation site in Nelson

Interior Health cancels plan for supervised inhalation site in Nelson

Previous attempt was abandoned after community backlash
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B.C. Timber Sales review heavy on economics, light on environment

B.C. Timber Sales review heavy on economics, light on environment

The minister's mandate letter from the premier also hardly mentions environmental issues
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