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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 renovating downtown Nelson green space into park

City renovating downtown Nelson green space into park

City says upgrade not connected to the opening of Brandi's Place
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Residents meet Nelson affordable housing developers at Fairview open house

Residents meet Nelson affordable housing developers at Fairview open house

The building would be for low-to-moderate income Nelson residents working in the city
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'Good comedy exposes truths': All-local cast, crew debuts satire TV series about Nelson

'Good comedy exposes truths': All-local cast, crew debuts satire TV series about Nelson

Southern Interior satirizes and celebrates the characters and life of the city
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Intact watershed near Castlegar should not be logged, advocates say

Intact watershed near Castlegar should not be logged, advocates say

Lawyer for Save What's Left Society has sent a cease-and-desist letter to BC Timber Sales
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Nelson council funds home-sharing pilot program

Nelson council funds home-sharing pilot program

The Happipad program matches homeowners with renters for home sharing.
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Nelson council raises cost of seniors parking pass

Nelson council raises cost of seniors parking pass

The annual cost of the pass will go up from $90 to $144
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Council gives second grants to Nelson CARES and SHARE Nelson for housing prep work

Council gives second grants to Nelson CARES and SHARE Nelson for housing prep work

The proposed Fell Street and Front Street projects would serve people living and working in Nelson with low-to-moderate incomes.
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West Kootenay politicians weigh in on ferry strike

West Kootenay politicians weigh in on ferry strike

Two MLAs, two RDCK representatives, and one MP have commented
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2024 YEAR IN REVIEW: Anderson re-elected in Kootenay Central, named to cabinet

2024 YEAR IN REVIEW: Anderson re-elected in Kootenay Central, named to cabinet

In her second term as an MLA, Brittny Anderson has been named to the B.C. cabinet
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2024 YEAR IN REVIEW: Homelessness comes to doorstep of Nelson City Hall

2024 YEAR IN REVIEW: Homelessness comes to doorstep of Nelson City Hall

The City of Nelson passed a bylaw this year hoping to keep unhoused people out of sight and out of mind
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