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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

St. Joseph School in Nelson to celebrate 125th anniversary

St. Joseph School in Nelson to celebrate 125th anniversary

Event takes place June 8
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‘Silent sentinels’: Nelson’s Cold War air raid sirens still stand

‘Silent sentinels’: Nelson’s Cold War air raid sirens still stand

One of the five sirens is now housed at the Nelson museum, others are decomissioned
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Run Like a Mother raises $13,000 for local community

Run Like a Mother raises $13,000 for local community

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RDCK voters firmly reject curbside waste pickup

RDCK voters firmly reject curbside waste pickup

1157 residents of Areas F and H voted voted — a 30 per cent turnout
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Nelson council considers changes to parkade fees and charging for residential parking permits

Nelson council considers changes to parkade fees and charging for residential parking permits

One stated goal is to make parking pay for itself and not draw on taxation
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‘A stage in the air’: Discover Circus showcases aerial skills at Capitol Theatre

‘A stage in the air’: Discover Circus showcases aerial skills at Capitol Theatre

120 young people
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West Kootenay employers would support job recruitment agency, study says

West Kootenay employers would support job recruitment agency, study says

Consultant Mike Stolte researched viability of the service
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MELTDOWN: As water dries up, Creston Valley’s farmers worry for the future

MELTDOWN: As water dries up, Creston Valley’s farmers worry for the future

RDCK is studying the feasibility of additional water sources for the area
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Sinixt Confederacy conducts ethnohistory training for West Kootenay businesses, organizations, governments

Sinixt Confederacy conducts ethnohistory training for West Kootenay businesses, organizations, governments

The event was attended by more than 500 people over three days
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Sinixt Confederacy conducts ethnohistory training for West Kootenay businesses, organizations, governments

Sinixt Confederacy conducts ethnohistory training for West Kootenay businesses, organizations, governments

The event was attended by more than 500 people over three days
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