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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

Nelson asked to join class action lawsuit against major oil companies

Nelson asked to join class action lawsuit against major oil companies

The group Sue Big Oil wants companies to help cities pay for climate damage
Led by Nelson, B.C. municipalities say don't axe carbon tax

Led by Nelson, B.C. municipalities say don't axe carbon tax

UBCM resolution says carbon pricing could help municipalities offset the effects of climate change
New Kootenay Lake ferry completion delayed to 2026, to sail in 2027

New Kootenay Lake ferry completion delayed to 2026, to sail in 2027

The budget for the project has increased by 86 per cent
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
'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
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
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
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
Floating wheelchair increases access to Nelson's Lakeside beach

Floating wheelchair increases access to Nelson's Lakeside beach

Nelson Rotary Club partners with RDCK for lakefront innovation
'Everyone had a sense of purpose': New Denver rallies to feed firefighters

'Everyone had a sense of purpose': New Denver rallies to feed firefighters

Supporting firefighters and evacuees was a Silverton-New Denver collaboration
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