For eight years, Rik Logtenberg has watched what he calls misinformation and personal attacks play out online. Now, as Nelson prepares for another municipal election, he worries what the toxicity he describes could mean for local democracy.
The City of Nelson is entering the final phase of public engagement before adopting its new Official Community Plan, which will guide land use, housing, development and sustainability planning over the next 10 years.
Following months of community debate and vendor frustration, Nelson’s Wednesday farmers market will return to it’s longtime home on Baker Street next week (July 16).Â
Despite Mayor Janice Morrison's opposition, council has passed the first three readings of an amendment to its Official Community Plan to change the land use designation for the City-owned Front Street property located beside the Nelson and District Community Complex.Â
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.
B.C.'s major political parties are pitching tax cuts, frozen auto insurance rates and education improvements as the provincial election campaign continues.