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

RDCK changes climate goals to focus on new ideas

The Ideas for Climate Action document contains 23 proposed actions

Apr 23, 2024 11:55 AM Read more >

Nelson scientist is one of Time magazine’s 100 most influential people

Suzanne Simard is the author of Finding the Mother Tree

Apr 23, 2024 9:30 AM Read more >

Nelson’s parking meter rate increases now in effect

Parking meters and fines pay for road construction costs, which the city says have gone up 42%

Apr 23, 2024 9:04 AM Read more >

City of Nelson begins evaluation of FoodCycler pilot

An independent report will be presented to city council this summer

Apr 22, 2024 10:40 AM Read more >

PHOTOS: Digital arts meet digital tech at annual Selkirk College showcase

Nelson and Trail programs collaborated in their annual show for the first time

Apr 15, 2024 1:30 PM Read more >

West Kootenay snowpack 72% of normal as of April 1

Snowpack is at 63% of normal province-wide, lowest since 1970

Apr 12, 2024 10:15 AM Read more >

Nelson council turns down zoning request for RV camping

The owner of Villa Motel had wanted to build a seven-site RV campground

Apr 11, 2024 11:00 AM Read more >

Nelson will phase out gas heaters in outdoor restaurant patios

Council also increases rental cost of parking spots for patios

Apr 10, 2024 9:05 AM Read more >

Civic Centre tenants prepare to move or close for roof repairs

The repairs in the city-owned building are required for structural safety

Apr 9, 2024 10:41 AM Read more >

Work shutdown at Nelson seniors housing construction site is temporary, builder says

Delay is due to supply chain issues

Apr 9, 2024 9:17 AM Read more >

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