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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

'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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Kootenay Central MLA Anderson on new cabinet role as rural advocate

Kootenay Central MLA Anderson on new cabinet role as rural advocate

Anderson will work directly with Premier David Eby
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Kootenay Lake ferry strike: Labour board adds sailings, expands who can board

Kootenay Lake ferry strike: Labour board adds sailings, expands who can board

BCGEU workers at the Kootenay Lake Ferry have been on strike since Nov. 3
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B.C., 3 other defendants to pay $4.5M in 2013 fuel spill settlement

B.C., 3 other defendants to pay $4.5M in 2013 fuel spill settlement

The four defendants must collectively pay $4.5 million to residents affected by the spill
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Like a Swiss army knife: Machine clears wildfire fuel from steep B.C. terrain

Like a Swiss army knife: Machine clears wildfire fuel from steep B.C. terrain

Project presented challenges because of steep terrain
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New book by B.C. authors shows how cities can co-exist with nature

New book by B.C. authors shows how cities can co-exist with nature

Nature-First Cities, written by Herb Hammond, Sean Markey and Cam Brewer, is a guide to building urban ecosystems
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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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Sinixt release salmon into Columbia River in U.S., track migration to Canada

Sinixt release salmon into Columbia River in U.S., track migration to Canada

Salmon were released upstream from the Grand Coulee Dam, which has blocked fish migration for more than 80 years
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Columbia Basin residents increasingly pessimistic about present, future: report

Columbia Basin residents increasingly pessimistic about present, future: report

Perceptions of financial well-being are especially critical
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