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The Nelson Chapter of the Council of Canadians and MP Alex Atamanenko (B.C. Southern Interior) have invited international trade critic Peter Julian to speak at a public forum in Nelson next week on the Canada–European trade agreement and its threats to Canadian sovereignty. The agreement is officially known as the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement with the European Union.

Nelsonites, start saving your loonies. Parking fees could double in metered spots, as the city looks for ways to pull in more revenue for its paving and transit programs.

Kootenay Christian Fellowship plans to redevelop the old Savoy Hotel.

WorkSafeBC has cited Meadow Creek Cedar for more than 30 safety violations on area logging roads and at its Lardeau Valley sawmill.

At the moment, the seven wooden pews all look the same. But by the end of May, they’ll be transformed into unique works of art thanks to seven local artists.

A Surrey transport company hauling logs for Meadow Creek Cedar has had four trucks taken off the road for safety violations and faces a provincial audit.

After making it into the final round of the Aviva Community Fund competition, Nelson’s outdoor skatepark didn’t bring home the funding it was hoping for.

KERR FUND HITS $60K