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Winnipeg Blue Bombers' Dalton Schoen (83) is tackled by B.C. Lions' Delvin Breaux Sr. (23) after making a reception during the second half of CFL football game in Vancouver, on Saturday, July 9, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

THE MOJ: Lions path to clinching 2nd place not as tough as you might think

Winnipeg will be relaxed, resting starters and less focused for two remaining tilts

Winnipeg Blue Bombers' Dalton Schoen (83) is tackled by B.C. Lions' Delvin Breaux Sr. (23) after making a reception during the second half of CFL football game in Vancouver, on Saturday, July 9, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
This photo was taken the morning of Sept. 26 outside L.V. Rogers Secondary School. Photo: Submitted

LETTER: School district needs education about bears

From reader Tony Holland

  • Oct 7, 2022
This photo was taken the morning of Sept. 26 outside L.V. Rogers Secondary School. Photo: Submitted
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith reacts after his 8-yard touchdown run during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

THE MOJ: Don’t be surprised if Geno Smith keeps the Seahawks soaring

Many factors allowing former journeyman to shine in starter’s role

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith reacts after his 8-yard touchdown run during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
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LETTER: Endorsement of the voters?

From former Nelson mayor Gerald Rotering

  • Oct 6, 2022
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This product contains a high dosage of cannabis and its packaging is attractive to children. Photo: Submitted
This product contains a high dosage of cannabis and its packaging is attractive to children. Photo: Submitted
Members of Doctors and Nurses for Planetary Health Kootenay Boundary. They are a co-sponsor of an election candidate survey on climate change. Photo: Submitted

COLUMN: West Kootenay candidates surveyed on climate solutions

Local doctors write about how the upcoming elections impact climate change

Members of Doctors and Nurses for Planetary Health Kootenay Boundary. They are a co-sponsor of an election candidate survey on climate change. Photo: Submitted
About 17 per cent of British Columbians are currently experiencing a mental illness or substance use issue, according to the Canadian Mental Health Association. (File photo)

COLUMN: Breaking the stigma surrounding mental illness and PTSD

I always thought only those who were in a war had PTSD. I was wrong.

About 17 per cent of British Columbians are currently experiencing a mental illness or substance use issue, according to the Canadian Mental Health Association. (File photo)
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Former Nelson CARES executive director Jenny Robinson is seen here showing off the kitchen of an affordable housing unit at the Hall Street Place building in 2021. Photo: Tyler Harper

COLUMN: Affordable housing more complex than pithy election promises

Jenny Robinson writes about what it takes to develop projects

Former Nelson CARES executive director Jenny Robinson is seen here showing off the kitchen of an affordable housing unit at the Hall Street Place building in 2021. Photo: Tyler Harper
(courtesy B.C. Lions)

THE MOJ: A Rourke return for the Lions? Let’s call it a long shot with a shot

Still a faint hope that B.C.’s quarterback sensation could be back in time for the playoffs

(courtesy B.C. Lions)
The Nelson Road Kings show, Sept. 10, 2022. Photos: Bill Metcalfe

HUGS AND SLUGS: Road Kings, bears and candidates

Love and mud is slung at a variety of targets in this edition of Hugs and Slugs

The Nelson Road Kings show, Sept. 10, 2022. Photos: Bill Metcalfe
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LETTER: Connecting with ancestors

From reader Ron Robinson

  • Sep 29, 2022
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LETTER: Limit vehicles and boat moorage in Nelson

From reader David Cunningham

  • Sep 29, 2022
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LETTER: Adults with developmental disabilities face serious housing shortage

From a group of Nelson Star readers

  • Sep 28, 2022
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LETTER: Road Kings and the future

From reader Julius Halaschek-Wiener

  • Sep 28, 2022
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LETTER: Please stop killing the bears

From reader Noreen Clayton

  • Sep 23, 2022
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When taking a road trip to border towns like Osoyoos, don’t travel without your passports or turn off your car’s GPS. (Black Press Media photo)

BUSH: Road trip wrong-turn triggers bungle at the Osoyoos border

Don’t shut off your GPS if you haven’t driven through Osoyoos in 30 years, warns columnist

When taking a road trip to border towns like Osoyoos, don’t travel without your passports or turn off your car’s GPS. (Black Press Media photo)
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LETTER: Nelson’s entitlement and hypocrisy

From reader James Peters

  • Sep 23, 2022
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LETTER: Another innocent bear bites the dust

From reader Mark Joyce

  • Sep 22, 2022
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