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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

Investigation of 2022 RCMP actions at B.C. logging protests still ongoing

Investigation of 2022 RCMP actions at B.C. logging protests still ongoing

The investigation of the Community-Industry Response Group includes police actions at Fairy Creek, Argenta and in Wet'suwet'en territory
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New environmental report calls for BC Timber Sales reforms

New environmental report calls for BC Timber Sales reforms

Save What’s Left Conservation Society says BCTS focuses on timber volume at the expense of ecosystems and forest health
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'Dark valley': exhibit honours B.C. Japanese Canadian internees at Sandon

'Dark valley': exhibit honours B.C. Japanese Canadian internees at Sandon

Between 1942-1944, the 900 internees at the Sandon camp formed a community, with sports teams, a school, social events and a clinic
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Kootenay community that helped fight wildfires concerned by provincial response

Kootenay community that helped fight wildfires concerned by provincial response

Argenta fire brigade leaders reflect on new government rules
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Kootenay ferry strike hurting region's economy, mental health: business leaders

Kootenay ferry strike hurting region's economy, mental health: business leaders

80 unionized ferry workers have been on strike since Nov. 2, causing uncertainty on east shore of Kootenay Lake
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Province fined $783K after highway traffic safety violation at Shambhala

Province fined $783K after highway traffic safety violation at Shambhala

WorkSafeBC says unqualified and under-equipped staff directed highway traffic in an unsafe manner
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B.C. Timber Sales review heavy on economics, light on environment

B.C. Timber Sales review heavy on economics, light on environment

The minister's mandate letter from the premier also hardly mentions environmental issues
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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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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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