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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

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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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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