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Bill Metcalfe

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

City grants Civic Theatre $150K to cover wages during roof renos

City grants Civic Theatre $150K to cover wages during roof renos

Grant will pay operational expenses during shutdown while city repairs the unsafe roof
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City of Nelson 'decommissions' Government Road camp

City of Nelson 'decommissions' Government Road camp

City says camp had been abandoned and was unsafe
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City of Nelson wants province to reimburse encampment costs

City of Nelson wants province to reimburse encampment costs

City says it has spent more than $150,000 this year on behalf of the province
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B.C. Parks rejects protected status for Duncan Lake cedar grove

B.C. Parks rejects protected status for Duncan Lake cedar grove

A petition in favour of protected status has received almost 45,000 signatures
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'The scariest thing I have ever seen': Local heroes rescue man near Nelson

'The scariest thing I have ever seen': Local heroes rescue man near Nelson

Vehicle went off the road near the Taghum Bridge and burst into flame, starting a forest fire
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PHOTOS: Car lovers celebrate at Nelson Road Kings' 20th annual show

PHOTOS: Car lovers celebrate at Nelson Road Kings' 20th annual show

Vintage cars attracted hundreds of people to downtown Nelson
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Renos at former motel for Nelson unhoused to start in 2025, complete in 2026

Renos at former motel for Nelson unhoused to start in 2025, complete in 2026

The former motel is now a residence for people experiencing or at-risk of homelessness
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Nelson hopes to turn former landfill site into a park

Nelson hopes to turn former landfill site into a park

Lakeshore land at Cottonwood Creek is designated as a park in Nelson's Official Community Plan
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PHOTOS: Hundreds line Nelson streets for Pride Parade

PHOTOS: Hundreds line Nelson streets for Pride Parade

The parade was part of various events in Pride Week
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West Kootenay residents gather in Nelson to remember those lost to toxic drug poisoning

West Kootenay residents gather in Nelson to remember those lost to toxic drug poisoning

Gathering held at Cottonwood Falls Park to mark International Overdose Awareness Day
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