http://www.nelsonstar.com/news RSS Feed for News - Nelson Star en-us Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:30:19 GMT http://www.nelsonstar.com/news/139044084.html A cougar was sighted last Friday morning near Gyro Park where Nelson police say it was chased up a tree by a dog. http://www.nelsonstar.com/news/139043454.html Trafalgar Middle School’s new code of conduct has engaged students beyond the detention room — it’s entirely student generated. http://www.nelsonstar.com/news/139043379.html Nelson residents will see an increase in water and sewer rates, but city councillors say this isn’t a bad news story. http://www.nelsonstar.com/news/139033419.html The office hasn’t closed yet, but the fate of BC Hydro’s Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program in Nelson remains in doubt. http://www.nelsonstar.com/news/138923789.html For the first time, Nelson’s population has cracked the 10,000 mark, according to 2011 census figures released today. http://www.nelsonstar.com/news/138952264.html The province has suspended Meadow Creek Cedar’s forest license and fined the company $42,000 for failing to meet reforestation obligations. http://www.nelsonstar.com/news/138880209.html The professional body that regulates foresters in BC is considering legal action against Meadow Creek Cedar. http://www.nelsonstar.com/news/138891124.html Contributions for services provided by the city for residents outside of the city’s boundaries was a topic of conversation at last week http://www.nelsonstar.com/news/138877804.html Sports teams looking to enjoy Nelson’s sports fields are going to have to book and pay for the time they use. http://www.nelsonstar.com/news/138787704.html Perfect conditions welcome the world's best snowboarders to Nelson's Baldface Lodge.