Tag: Don Tom

B.C. passes infrastructure bills despite intense pushback

Provincial My Nelson Now Staff - May 29, 2025

Two controversial bills on infrastructure and renewable energy are expected to receive royal assent today and become law. The...

‘Era of trust over’: First Nations blast B.C. government’s infrastructure bills

Provincial Emily Joveski - May 26, 2025

Tsartlip First Nation Chief Don Tom said, “the era of trust is over” between First Nations and the B.C. NDP, accusing Premier David Eby of adopting “Trumpism” and unilateral decision-making to enact controversial infrastructure legislation.

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Kaslo’s Lily of the Lake to double distance of annual swim

Community August 12, 2025

Four years after her first swim across Kootenay Lake, 14-year old Lily Nay of Kaslo is set to swim again, but this year she's pushing herself even further.

Federal funding boosts research and Indigenous knowledge on wildfires

Provincial August 12, 2025

Ottawa is offering $45.7 million for projects in B.C. and across Canada that advance knowledge about wildfires.

B.C. invests $35M in clean energy project fund

Provincial August 12, 2025

British Columbia is investing $35 million towards new clean energy projects, through the CleanBC Industry Fund.

FortisBC employees vote in favor of job action

Labour August 12, 2025

FortisBC employees in both electric and gas operations have voted in favour of strike action.

Nelson Aces crowned provincial champions

Sports August 12, 2025

The Nelson Aces U15 All-Star baseball team are provincial champions after dominating at the U15 BC Baseball Provincials in Parksville over the weekend.

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