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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

Union applies to extend West Kootenay strike to Harrop and Glade ferries

Union applies to extend West Kootenay strike to Harrop and Glade ferries

BCGEU is requesting an order for three ferries per weekday on the cable ferries
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Temporary housing at former North Shore Inn opens this month in Nelson

Temporary housing at former North Shore Inn opens this month in Nelson

Nelson CARES says the project is not a shelter or emergency accommodation
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Kootenay Central MLA Anderson on new cabinet role as rural advocate

Kootenay Central MLA Anderson on new cabinet role as rural advocate

Anderson will work directly with Premier David Eby
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East Shore residents, businesses struggle with Kootenay Lake ferry strike

East Shore residents, businesses struggle with Kootenay Lake ferry strike

A recent labour board ruling has eased the tension for East Shore residents who have family, employees or suppliers across the lake
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Kootenay Lake ferry strike: Labour board adds sailings, expands who can board

Kootenay Lake ferry strike: Labour board adds sailings, expands who can board

BCGEU workers at the Kootenay Lake Ferry have been on strike since Nov. 3
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Settlement agreed to in Lemon Creek fuel spill class action lawsuit

Settlement agreed to in Lemon Creek fuel spill class action lawsuit

The four defendants must collectively pay $4.5 million to residents affected by the spill
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'Nelson is watching': Nelson mayor on golf course housing

'Nelson is watching': Nelson mayor on golf course housing

High-end development has provoked online controversy, a petition, and a local alternative development plan
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'Coming here is just like freedom': Nelson's Discover Circus seeks new space

'Coming here is just like freedom': Nelson's Discover Circus seeks new space

The group's new space must be able to support aerial equipment
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Nelson uses unique tech to clean up Gyro Park wildfire fuel

Nelson uses unique tech to clean up Gyro Park wildfire fuel

Project presented challenges because of steep terrain
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Museum exhibit explores culture of India in Nelson past and present

Museum exhibit explores culture of India in Nelson past and present

Exhibit entitled Within This Earthen Vessel was created by student curator Lucy Carver-Brennan
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