Best of 2022

Geoff de Ruiter organized a Ducknana event in Victoria to help build a sense of community after a couple of difficult years. (Photo courtesy of Geoff de Ruiter)

Censored Sasquatch, Ducknana diehards: Wacky B.C. stories from 2022

Don’t forget the breastfeeding mom who saved her goose or the music teacher who scared off a bear

 

Autumn Lott at Gilman’s point, Mt. Kilimanjaro, Tanzania. At seven years old, she’s the youngest Canadian to have ever summitted the infamous peak. (Francesca Lott photo)

Good news stories from 2022 to reflect on in 2023

These British Columbians were lifting spirits across the province

 

Janice Morrison became Nelson’s new mayor this year. She’s seen here on election night with her husband Mike Bonderoff. Photo: Bill Metcalfe

2022 YEAR IN REVIEW: Janice Morrison elected as Nelson’s mayor

Morrison decisively beat former mayor John Dooley by more than 600 votes

 

Downtown Nelson on the early morning of Jan. 3, 2022, after a huge snowfall. Photo: Bill Metcalfe

2022 YEAR IN REVIEW: The Star’s favourite pictures of the year

Here’s the moments caught in camera that stuck with us

Downtown Nelson on the early morning of Jan. 3, 2022, after a huge snowfall. Photo: Bill Metcalfe
From Jan. 1 to Dec. 8, there were 37,801 babies born in B.C. (Pixabay.com photo)

37,801 babies were born in B.C. so far this year: These are the most popular names

There is over 100 years of baby names recorded in British Columbia, available to the public

From Jan. 1 to Dec. 8, there were 37,801 babies born in B.C. (Pixabay.com photo)
Alicia Maslechko, who grew up in Nelson and lives in Vancouver, at a street demonstration in Vancouver on the day of the Russian invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24. Photo: Submitted

2022 YEAR IN REVIEW: Three Nelson connections to the Ukraine war

The Russian invasion of Ukraine was felt locally

Alicia Maslechko, who grew up in Nelson and lives in Vancouver, at a street demonstration in Vancouver on the day of the Russian invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24. Photo: Submitted
RCMP are seen here making arrests May 17 near Argenta, B.C., north of Nelson. A group had been camped out protesting a logging company’s plans for the area. Photo: Louis Bockner

2022 YEAR IN REVIEW: Argenta logging protest leads to arrests and a police complaint

Cooper Creek Cedar is logging forests in an area known as the Argenta-Johnsons Landing Face

RCMP are seen here making arrests May 17 near Argenta, B.C., north of Nelson. A group had been camped out protesting a logging company’s plans for the area. Photo: Louis Bockner
Jean Stahl, seen in 2012, was a keeper of Salmo history. Photo: Greg Nesteroff
Jean Stahl, seen in 2012, was a keeper of Salmo history. Photo: Greg Nesteroff
Amanda Asay was a longtime player for Canada’s women’s baseball team. Photo: The Canadian Press/HO-Baseball Canada

2022 YEAR IN REVIEW: Tragic death of athlete at Whitewater shakes Nelson

Amanda Asay was known as a longtime member of Canada’s national women’s baseball team

Amanda Asay was a longtime player for Canada’s women’s baseball team. Photo: The Canadian Press/HO-Baseball Canada
Olive doesn’t mind the snow if there are treats involved (Jacqueline Gelineau/Capital News)
Olive doesn’t mind the snow if there are treats involved (Jacqueline Gelineau/Capital News)
The Nelson Leafs’ Tyson Lautard, Lane Goodwin and Bryce Sookro. Photo: Tyler Harper

2022 YEAR IN REVIEW: Nelson Leafs play for KIJHL title

The Leafs had an exciting run to the championship series

The Nelson Leafs’ Tyson Lautard, Lane Goodwin and Bryce Sookro. Photo: Tyler Harper
Jordan Carter stands near Gibson Lake in Kokanee Glacier Provincial Park. The Star’s story on Carter and Kokanee Glacier, which is rapidly melting, was our most-read story of 2022. Photo: Tyler Harper
Jordan Carter stands near Gibson Lake in Kokanee Glacier Provincial Park. The Star’s story on Carter and Kokanee Glacier, which is rapidly melting, was our most-read story of 2022. Photo: Tyler Harper
Nelson police chief Donovan Fisher (right) with deputy chief Raj Saini at Nelson City Council’s Nov. 22 meeting. Photo: Bill Metcalfe

2022 YEAR IN REVIEW: Nelson Police Department officers investigated for racism, excessive force

Controversies surrounding the department erupted in its 125th year

Nelson police chief Donovan Fisher (right) with deputy chief Raj Saini at Nelson City Council’s Nov. 22 meeting. Photo: Bill Metcalfe
B.C. athletes shot for the stars in 2022. Clockwise from top left: Melanie Vogal, Rio Crystal, Teagan Dunnett, Kimberly Newell. (Photos submitted)

From cross-Arctic treks to Olympic dreams, B.C. athletes made 2022 one for the books

Athletes didn’t shy away from adventure this year

B.C. athletes shot for the stars in 2022. Clockwise from top left: Melanie Vogal, Rio Crystal, Teagan Dunnett, Kimberly Newell. (Photos submitted)
Nelson residents enjoy a Baker Street patio in July. The 2021 census data showed big changes to the city’s demographics. Photo: Tyler Harper

2022 YEAR IN REVIEW: Census reveals major changes to Nelson’s population

Statistics Canada data put a new perspective on the city

Nelson residents enjoy a Baker Street patio in July. The 2021 census data showed big changes to the city’s demographics. Photo: Tyler Harper
This black bear was semi-conscious after being shot with a tranquilizer dart on Vernon Street in Nelson on Sept. 16. It was later euthanized. Photo: Gerald Vaughan-Irving

2022 YEAR IN REVIEW: Bears overrun Nelson, residents call for change

Thirteen bears were euthanized in the city by conservation officers in 2022

This black bear was semi-conscious after being shot with a tranquilizer dart on Vernon Street in Nelson on Sept. 16. It was later euthanized. Photo: Gerald Vaughan-Irving
Aaron Banfield. Photo: Bill Metcalfe

2022 YEAR IN REVIEW: Nelson’s most interesting people

Here are the people we were impressed by

Aaron Banfield. Photo: Bill Metcalfe
Pedestrians walk through a sliver of sunlight in the financial district in downtown Toronto on Wednesday July 6, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Cole Burston

Good riddance: Most Canadians feel 2022 was worse than 2021, poll suggests

Thirty-one per cent of respondents felt this year was worse for them than last year

Pedestrians walk through a sliver of sunlight in the financial district in downtown Toronto on Wednesday July 6, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Cole Burston
Canada skip Brad Gushue, right, discusses a shot with third Mark Nichols during their bronze medal curling match against the United States Friday, February 18, 2022 at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. Curling Canada is hoping an ongoing high-performance review will help put the federation on track for success after a disappointing showing on the international stage last season.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz

A look at Curling Canada’s hopes in 2023

Dates for the Olympic trials and mixed doubles trials have yet to be announced

Canada skip Brad Gushue, right, discusses a shot with third Mark Nichols during their bronze medal curling match against the United States Friday, February 18, 2022 at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. Curling Canada is hoping an ongoing high-performance review will help put the federation on track for success after a disappointing showing on the international stage last season.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre asks a question during question period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Pierre Poilievre thinks he can win over new Canadians. Here’s how he plans to do it.

Conservatives have lost three straight elections to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberals

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre asks a question during question period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick