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Friday, Nov. 07, 2014 Vol. 4, No. 42

Nelson remembers

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The Remembrance Day ceremony from November 11, 2013 at the cenotaph in front of Nelson City Hall. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parade in Nelson will gather outside the Legion branch at 402 Victoria St at 10:30 a.m. and will march to the cenotaph. The ceremony at the cenotaph located on Ward Street in front of City Hall will commence at 11 a.m., followed by a social gathering hosted by the legion branch to honour our veterans.

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Calendar of events see pages 30-32

Northshore cougar alert

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Introducing the 2014 Municipal Election candidates

In order to give voters a better sense of who they’re voting for in the upcoming municipal election, the Express News Update is presenting five weeks of special pre-election question and answer pages.in our Friday, October 17, 24, 31, November

7 and 14 issues. Each week, we’ll ask the candidates some questions and give them up to 450 words for their response, in alphabetical order by candidate. If the responses run over, we will truncate. All five weeks will include contact information,

(website, email, phone number) as provided by the candidates, so readers can follow up with anything they want to know more about from a candidate. We hope you find this special election suppliment useful in your voting decisions.

This week’s questions to the candidates: Business and Development Many residents in the Regional District use City of Nelson facilities and infrastructure. How do you think the City can increase the cooperation between these two levels of government? Do you support the abolition of the anti-dog bylaw in Nelson?

What role does City Council have in homelessness and poverty issues? How are you going to deal with mental health and homelessness issues in our area? Do you support a mental health worker working along side the beat cop in

Nelson? Access to affordable housing is a big problem in this area, and will only become a bigger issue as the boomers retire, what will you do to address this issue and how will the lack of affordable housing impact the city?

And the candidates are...(in alphabetical order) For Nelson Mayor

John Dooley Debra Kozak Pat Severyn For Nelson City Councillor

Bob Adams Robin Cherbo Michael Dailly Charles Jeanes Janice Morrison

John Paolozzi Jason Peil Justin Pelant Anna Purcell Jeff Shecter Brian Shields Valerie Warmington

For RDCK Area E

Ramona Faust Rick Marken

For RDCK Area F

Kevin LePape Tom Newell School District 8 Trustees

Bob Abrahams Curtis Bendig William Maslechko (no questions asked School Trustee Candidates this week, but look for future questions)

Oct. 31: Quality of Life Issues - to view responsed click here Oct. 24: Business and Development - to view responses click here Oct. 17: Profile and Platform - to view responses click here Next week: Governance and Democracy Part Two

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Nelson Mayoral Candidate John Dooley tomayorjohn@gmail.com, (250) 352-9175, (250) 354-9615

Do you support the abolition of the anti-dog bylaw in Nelson? Personally, I would like to see the dog bylaw become Council business in the near future. If so, I will vote in favour of review. Issues become priorities for Council when groups and individuals are proactive about bringing items forward. I hope this is the case with the dog bylaw. How are you going to deal with mental health and homelessness in our area? Do you support a mental health worker working along side the beat cop in Nelson? As Mayor, I chair the Nelson Police Board and am aware of the numerous mental health issues in our community and the strain this places on our police officers and others. We need a strategy around mental health, which is why I advocated with Justice Minister Suzanne Anton and Health Minister Terry Lake for a model that fits for our community. I will continue to advocate for support for people with mental health issues at appropriate levels of government. I

care deeply that these individuals receive the support they need from trained professionals. Access to affordable housing is a big problem in this area, and will only become a bigger issue as the boomers retire, what will you do to address this issue and how will the lack of affordable housing impact the city? The City of Nelson established its own housing committee to deal with this question. We could accomplish more with a regional housing strategy and adequate funding from federal and provincial governments. Municipalities have control over polices: Nelson Council adopted policies enabling smaller lots to be used for building and for lane-way houses to be built. Here are a few examples of housing options created through Council advocacy: New student residences at Selkirk College Anderson Gardens Lakeview Village Support for Nelson CARES around the rebuilding of Ward Street Place. Many residents in the Regional District use City of Nelson facilities and infrastructure. How do you think the City can increase the cooperation between these two levels of government? Testimonials from Dr. Phillip Malpass, Trail Mayor Dieter Boggs, RDCK Director Ron Mickel and Chair John Kettle attest to the difference my leadership has made throughout the region. Here are a few examples of areas where we

share services, facilities and costs with the RDCK: Nelson and District Community Complex Nelson Municipal Library Soccer fields Relocation of the transfer station. New, integrated regional transit system. Enhanced relationships at the Regional Hospital Board led to the building of our new Emergency Department. What role does City Council have in homelessness and poverty issues? An important approach to addressing these issues is to create an environment where businesses can be retained and expanded so that people can access jobs and earn a living wage. The installation of broadband is one example of an initiative championed by the City which will create employment. Beyond this, we can continue to support non-profit groups that help people in need. As examples, Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy has space in City Hall and SEEDS is using the Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s greenhouse to contribute to local food security, supporting Our Daily Bread and The Food Cupboard. Like I have done for health care, I will continue to facilitate finding solutions and advocate for support from provincial and federal governments. Our family supports Our Daily Bread, the Food Cupboard and the Salvation Army. Individuals can make a huge difference in the lives of others.

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Nelson Mayoral Candidate Deb Kozak thekozaks@telus.net, 250-352-9383 https://www.facebook.com/debkozak.politician

Do you support the abolition of the anti-dog bylaw in Nelson? Some critics of Nelson’s dog bylaw have likened it to using a sledgehammer on a pushpin. The current bylaw was put into place as a response to problems that we experienced in the past and I do not want to see those problems recur. However, it’s been over 20 years. It’s time to take a fresh look at the dog bylaw. Does this bylaw reflect our community and business values? Is there a community-generated solution that will alleviate the need for these restrictions? As your Mayor, I would welcome this frank discussion. Let’s hear the concerns, weigh the options and together find a solution that is right for our community today.

Homelessness, Poverty, Mental Health and Policing Cutbacks in provincially-funded mental health services have meant an increase in police calls and this is problematic for two reasons: First, policing is not the way to handle mental health issues. Short term housing, increased home support, and increased mental health services are far more effective and cost efficient. And these are all provincially funded services. Second, the provincial government has saved money with cut backs, leaving local governments to deal with the resulting rise in police costs. It’s just not fair to ask municipal taxpayers take on this cost. I am in favour of a mental health worker on police patrols, and would work with the IHA to find creative funding for this to happen. We also need to join forces with the RDCK and lobby the provincial government for better funding for provincial services. We cannot address issues of poverty, addiction and mental health without a coordinated approach. If we do not work together, the cost of services will continue to climb. Access to affordable housing It’s important to recognize that affordable housing is not about just housing people who are poor or homeless. It’s about making

sure that young families, seniors, and people of all ages and incomes can call our community home. If residents pay too much of their income for housing, they can’t afford to shop, or save to buy a house, or support their children’s activities – and that impacts our economy and our quality of life. We are very lucky to have several groups working toward innovative solutions here in Nelson, and the City has an important role to play. We can: remove roadblocks to innovation move discussions to action identify land for affordable projects leverage funding from sources such as the CBT negotiate affordable units in new developments support creating and retaining affordable units build partnerships with community groups and commercial builders As someone who has been involved with housing issues for over 20 years, I understand the complexities and would support and participate in action-based solutions.

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Nelson Mayoral Candidate Pat Severyn pdseveryn@shaw.ca, (250) 354-7117, (250) 352-2935

Many residents in the Regional District use City of Nelson facilities and infrastructure. How do you think the City/RDCK can increase the cooperation between these two levels of government? In recent history the RDCK and the City have had a difficult time in coming to terms on shared costs as well as other issues. It is time to change our thinking and move to a cooperative group that gets along. Both sides have to come to the realization that to make our community work we have to deal with our costs and facilities in a more proactive manner by sharing costs. Nelson is a regional city that offers our RDCK neighbours a lot of amenities and costs have to be shared. Do you support the abolition of the anti-dog bylaw in Nelson? I cant believe that this issue keeps coming up. At a recent meeting with the Downtown Business Association I was told that a great majority of businesses want dogs back on Baker Street. I think council should facilitate a â&#x20AC;&#x153;made in Nelson solutionâ&#x20AC;? using the Baker Street stakeholders working out the details themselves.

After that the council will abide by the decision and enforce a new bylaw. Our role as council would be to facilitate the dialogue and pursue the issue until a reasonable solution is found. Leaving it for nine years is unacceptable. What role does City Council and RDCK have in Homelessness and poverty issues? Currently there are plans in place to deal with these issues. We could do more but available funds for doing this are scarce. Both federal and provincial governments are continually revisiting the funding programs for dealing with the issues. At this time we need to stand up and protect the current funding strategies and try to assist with extra funding when we are able to. How are you going to deal with mental health and homelessness issues in our area? First of all we need to get a grip on the numbers of Nelson homeless people we need to assist. There are seasonal transient populations that visit our city that choose to visit here. Our Nelson homeless people have a safety net in place with programmes in place by Nelson Cares society as well as others. We have to continue to support the homeless by supporting all the current programs and work together as a community to improve what we offer. As far as Mental health issues we need to put pressure on the provincial government to come up with a province wide plan to assist municipalities in dealing with mental health. Do you support a mental health worker working along side the beat

cop in Nelson? This is a great idea and one that has been tried in larger centers with great success. It hits right at the base of a systematic problem that appears to increase every year. I am 100% in favor of implementing this plan in Nelson. It will save money for all levels of care by going out and taking proactive steps to care for persons with mental health issues. Proactive action saves money and reactive measures are at a great cost to all police and social programs. Access to affordable housing is a big problem in this area, and will only become a bigger issue as the boomers retire, what will you do to address this issue and how will the lack of affordable housing impact the city/region? Nelson is a beautiful city to reside in and people will always want to live here. We are blessed with clean air and an abundance of clean water, so it is desirable to be here. With these wonderful amenities comes a downside. Developers build to make money and as long as they can maximize their profits on high priced condos and townhouses there is no appetite to build affordable housing. The future development in Nelson has to be thoughtful and include a component of real affordable housing. The impact due to the lack of affordable housing can be from increased poverty in all age groups to part time residents with only high priced vacation properties being built. Both can be devastating to the economic development in Nelson.

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Nelson Councillor Candidate Bob Adams bladams@telus.net, (250) 352-9526, (250) 505-7565

Co-operation between the City of Nelson and the RDCK can improve by having the two levels of government meeting regularly to discuss partnerships, problems and decide on solutions. The first step in this process was established with the Recreation Commission. This group has two representatives from the RDCK, Area E and F plus three from the City. This process should be expanded to include Area H, I and G. The committee would then include all area residents that use the facilities and infrastructure in Nelson. The Animal Control Bylaw should be adjusted to allow a trial period. The No Dogs on Baker seems to be presenting a problem, especially to tourists.

I would be in favor of this trial with dogs on leash only and in the care of their owners. They should not be tied to parking meters or trees. Doggy Bags should be provided in dispensers along Baker so that owners can easily clean up after their dogs. Homelessness and poverty issues were brought to the forefront with a very successful Homelessness Action Week. The Federal and Provincial Governments are backing away from these issues leaving Municipal Governments holding the bag. Most communities are also financially challenged and not able to handle all the expenses involved in financing the solutions. We need to keep moving forward and try to find solutions through partnerships with other problem solvers in our community. Some meetings with business, contractors and interested citizens have taken place. The City has council representation on several local boards and committees that are working continually on homelessness and poverty issues. These committees include, Social Planning Action Network (SPAN). Nelson Committee on Homelessness (NCOH) and the city sponsored Housing Committee. The city just contributed $15,000.00 to Nelson Cares for unit upgrades at Ward Street Place. If re-elected I hope to continue serving on Nelson Committee

on Homelessness and other committees that address the needs in our community. I also support improving the health and welfare of mental health citizens. The idea of teaming up a mental health worker with a police officer known as Car 87 has so much potential. We have to continue to negotiate this idea with the Interior Health Association. The City can continue to support the development of more affordable housing with laneway development and small lot housing. Allowing secondary suites in R1 zones which are single family homes will also help to add more units. The lack of affordable housing results in employees having to travel long distances to work. Employers may have trouble maintaining good employees because they cannot find affordable housing. I encourage all of us to come together to help solve this problem with partnerships.

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Nelson Councillor Candidate Robin Cherbo rcherbo@telus.net, www.facebook.com/RobinCherbo (250) 354-4819, (250) 354-3403

In January 2015, with a recently elected Nelson Mayor, City Council and RDCK Directors, this will be an opportunity, to establish a fresh mutual working relationship. As time progresses, discussions could include Castlegar and Trail through the Association of Kootenay Boundary Local Governments (AKBLG), to continue mutual cooperation between all local governments. First of all, is not an ‘antidog bylaw’ it is the ‘Regulation and Animal Control’ bylaw. The key being ‘Control’ in which the owner is responsible to have their animal under control and clean up any waste. The issue of dog control, banning of cer-

tain breeds, whether to continue the ban in the downtown core and Rotary Lakeside Park & beach, is a controversial and passionate issue. One local citizen wanted to change the ‘by-law‘ to allow dogs in the downtown core while another local senior citizen wanted no change to the existing ‘by-law’. So I will make my decision, if and when, the ‘Regulation and Animal Control’ by-law comes to City Council for discussion to review and update. The City Council role is to support existing social services and continue to lobby the Provincial Government, though BC housing, for funds to renovate and upgrade current housing, such as the old ‘Lakeside Motel’ and Kiwanis Village. As well, to continue with the Housing committee and support the ‘Social Action Planning Network’, (SPAN) process to complete a ‘poverty reduction plan’ for Nelson. As well, continue to support the City Police in requesting the Provincial Government and Interior Health Authority (IHA) support the ‘Car 87’ program, where a Social Worker travels with a Police Officer to assist with ‘people’ incidents. Likewise, request the Chamber of Commerce and Downtown Business Association to lobby the Provincial Government for

additional funds to support programs to support people with mental illness. The impact of poverty affects and costs all levels of society. A solution is to have Regional and Municipal governments, along with business, to urge senior governments to allocate adequate funding for co-ops and affordable housing projects, along with substantial increases to income assistance and pensions for seniors.

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Nelson Councillor Candidate Michael Dailly michaeldailly58@gmail.com, (250) 352-1746 www.facebook.com/pages/Michael-Dailly-For-Nelson-CityCouncil/647826675295212

Regional District I do not see Nelson’s City Council and the Regional District as “two levels of government”. In fact they act at the same local level often addressing the same or over lapping issues. Where applicable, such as the library, our recreation center, regional transit service and wild fire mitigation, funding in the form of transfer payments and fees are shared. The city should have more than one representative at the regional district table to ensure that the issue being reported is a balanced perspective rather than one person’s interpretation. Nelson’s lack of adequate parking spaces needs to be addressed at the regional level. I’d like to investigate the possibility of a regionally funded downtown parking area for visi-

tors from the regional districts. dog bylaw Nelson’s dog bylaw states “Dogs are NOT permitted in the downtown core” this is unfriendly and bad for business. A city bylaw that requires dog owners stoop and scoop, keep their dog on a leash, not leave their dog unattended and not create a disturbance would be a more appropriate bylaw. The city must also support this bylaw with signage and dog baggy stations so that dog owners are reminded to do the right thing and take responsibility for their dog. What role does City Council have in homelessness and poverty issues? How are you going to deal with mental health and homelessness issues in our area? How we deal with homelessness and poverty is a reflection of the character and values of a community. Homelessness affects a diverse cross-section of the population that includes youth, women with children, and seniors. City council needs to advocate to the higher levels of government for funding as well as work with local social service agencies to ensure we are doing everything we can. Safe, secure, affordable housing is the first step out of poverty. Services for people with mental health issues, is the responsibility of the provincial and federal levels of government. Current funding is

inadequate. People with mental health issues are overburdening our local police and hospital staff. Joint Protocols between police and mental health services must be established so that people in crisis get the medical attention they need and our police officers get back to the job of policing. I am offended that I am answering questions about dog bylaws and homelessness/poverty issues on the same page. The only similarity these two topics have is that the current council has not adequately address either issue. Access to affordable housing is a big problem and will only become a bigger issue as boomers retire. Residential development needs to meet the housing requirements of people at all income levels not just the wealthy. I am optimistic that if we work together to make safe, affordable housing and adequate health services for all people our top priority we can find affordable and compassionate solutions.

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Nelson Councillor Candidate Charles Jeanes chjeanes@hotmail.com, (250) 352-6416

My view concerning “economic development” is clear if voters have been paying attention to other statements I have published, e.g., last week’s Express. Traditional ideas of what is good for Nelson “development” must be scrapped. An economy predicated on ecology, as in the 100-mile diet, is my goal. Providing green energy is an employment opportunity. Tourist economics harmonize with arts, but I would spend not one tax dollar on “promotion” in tourism markets. People who create artistic and cultural services and products, are like the rest of us who do not, they need to earn a liv-

ing. They have the same challenge many of us do – distribution of wealth under capitalism is very inequitable. The disparity between the richest and the poorest grows, and the gap has less and less middle class in it. What should we do for the arts and culture that is any different than what we do for other sectors of our community? I say, nothing much different is needed. Get the rich to give up some of their excessive wealth, and then let us have a conversation about how to distribute it. Waterfront is not just property, as the owning classes like to view it. Clean environment is a human right, though capitalist politics ( e.g., the Canadian Constitution ) does not agree. Water for human necessities ought not to depend on money. Water is good for the human spirit; access to it is also a human right, not a property right. Nelson is one of the lucky places on earth that has lots of good water, yet even here capitalist economics make water use a matter of what people “earn,” and “pay” for it. I would immediately move to plant a forest on the waterfront on former transfer station lands, if the land is not toxic for trees. I would stop planned waterfront developments on former KFP lands. I would put a covenant against any construction

on Red Sands beach and woods. I would move against privatization of the Crown Land by Red Sands, and covenant that land against building. I trust citizens will protect waterfront without excessive law enforcement. I have seen cooperative consensus on Red Sands; it works. I doubt city government can “support cultural, political, lifestyle diversity in our community” as your question asks; it is not in the government job description. People do those things, not governments. City Hall is there when there is difference of opinion and citizens ask for solutions. Diversity happens -- it is not a program. Lifestyle is what an individual chooses; city hall is irrelevant. “The best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago; the nextbest time is now.”

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Nelson Councillor Candidate Janice Morrison

elect.janicemorrison@gmail.com, Facebook: Elect Janice Morrison, (250) 505 3441

1. Many Regional District residents work, shop, attend school, access health care, and recreate in Nelson. All residents of Greater Nelson will benefit if both the City and RDCK work cooperatively and share service costs equitably. We need to find opportunities where working together creates even greater efficiencies to enhance regional sustainability. 2. Most business owners I’ve spoken to want the current downtown dog bylaw amended. They believe the ban adversely affects tourism, one of Nelson’s largest economic drivers. The few who don’t want to see the bylaw changed worry own-

ers won’t clean up after their dogs and that clean-up/on-leash bylaws won’t be enforced. I believe an amendment should be made and a trial period be held allowing dogs downtown in summer 2015. 3/4. Municipalities, legally, have limited powers: mainly 1) to tax and 2) to write bylaws. We could increase taxes to combat homelessness and the issues that produce homelessness (mental health and addiction, underemployment, federal government cuts, provincial underfunding of healthcare, discrimination and many more). But increasing taxes is a flawed idea: our property taxes are already the highest in the region; landlords pass tax increases onto their renters; seniors may have to decide between paying the taxes or purchasing medications; housing costs could climb higher than 30% of income. In other words, the precariously housed could become the next wave of homeless if we think increasing property taxes is the answer. As a local government, we can look at how we use our bylaws, zoning and development permitting processes, i.e., we could offer permissive tax relief for affordable housing units, or ask for a voluntary 5 -10 dollar per house contribution at tax time

to be held in reserve for new affordable housing initiatives. We can build relationships, facilitate and advocate with the caring, committed citizens of Nelson who have developed local organizations like Nelson Cares, the Seniors Coordinating Society and Nelson Community Services. We can lobby the Federal and Provincial government to return proper funding to social programs and healthcare.

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Nelson Councillor Candidate John Paolozzi votepaolozzi@gmail.com, johnpaolozzi.com, facebook.com/john.paolozzi, (250) 551-4344

Many residents in the Regional District use City of Nelson facilities and infrastructure. How do you think the City/RDCK can increase the cooperation between these two levels of government? I think both groups probably need to work on our communication with for starters. Based on what took place between the City and RDCK over the White Building incident, there appears to have been some misunderstandings if not actual hard feelings. What role does City Council/ RDCK have in homelessness and poverty issues? The City and RDCK can support local agencies to pursue and acquire funding to continue to maintain their stock of affordable housing for our most vulnerable citizens. Likewise we need to look for ways to help them expand that stock, perhaps through donation of city and/or regional land.

We can also look for other ways to support agencies in our communities through reductions in taxes and fees for services such as water and sewage. How are you going to deal with mental health and homelessness issues in our area? I don’t think the city made a mistake in rejecting funds for a study into how we can set up a homeless camp. I think we need to wait for the updated strategy document commissioned by the Nelson Housing Committee before coming up with a plan of action. But we must look for ways we can take some of the pressure off of the agencies working in this area. And we might also want to look at more direct support. Based on research I did with regards to the Nelson City Police department’s request for a $310,000 budget increase, I’m not sure I could support that. But I think we might want to investigate supporting our own car 87 program to pair a mental health support worker with an officer to respond to calls involving people with mental illness. Access to affordable housing is a big problem in this area, and will only become a bigger issue as the boomers retire, what will you do to address this issue and how will the lack of affordable housing impact the city/region? Lack of affordable housing doesn’t just affect the poor and seniors. It reaches right up into the

middle class. It’s hard to worry about your carbon footprint, eat organic and local, volunteer and save money if you’re constantly dealing with expensive or substandard housing. We must continue to work with local agencies to support subsidized housing, but we must also look for things we can do as a city. I think we can spur the development of secondary suites with a few bylaw tweaks, and incentives that encourage homeowners to build them. Homes are expensive enough that it wouldn’t take much to get people to install mortgage helpers. Do you support the abolition of the anti-dog bylaw in Nelson? Yes. Here’s why: - 18% of travellers bring their pets with them and we’re telling them to keep moving. - Destination development experts have called our dog ban a terrible idea. - We are putting dogs at risk by putting owners in the position of keeping their dogs in the car while the grab something in a shop. Likewise we are setting the stage for conflict when concerned citizens take them to task. - People walking dogs can provide neighbourhood security by serving as “eyes on the street” in the evening and at night. - If we plan on turning the downtown into a more livable neighbourhood, people are going to want to bring their dogs. It’s time.

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Nelson Councillor Candidate Jason Peil

Jason.C.Peil@gmail.com, (250) 551-5571 www.facebook.com/ pages/Elect-Jason-Peil-to-Nelson-City-Council/

Integrating services: The city is on a path to integration of services with RDCK, but union staff can’t be replaced easily. Perhaps we should be looking at ways RDCK integration helps our bottom line. One clear issue with integration is the pool/arena hasn’t gotten enough investment to remain open and cost effective. I’d like to reduce heating bills with an upgraded heating system, ensuring taxpayers are getting value for money. Do I support abolishing the Baker Street dog ban?

Short answer – YES. Long answer- we need a robust dog bylaw with TEETH. We have to be willing to confiscate dogs as soon as they are left unattended (no tying them up and walking in a store). Tickets for people who fail to have a poo baggie, and fail to keep their leash in hand and on the pooch. Maybe even a window sticker system to let businesses show if they accept dogs in the store or not: A green paw, and a red paw. There isn’t enough space here to explain how the city and RDCK can support issues around housing and homelessness. We must begin putting more robust effort and funding behind establishing more small scale affordable housing options from transient shelter to long term accommodations. Mental health and homelessness are linked, but unfortunately the city has very few options when trying to confront IHA for more funds or time. Currently the mental health police car gets runs 4 hrs per month on a study basis from IHA. That’s absolutely despicable - We need cooperation from IHA and Victoria. We need to stand up and DEMAND it. I want to prioritize our spending to focus on our social needs much more, and start delivering on the endless talk

about more housing. This issue affects every strata of our society from the homeless with mental health and addiction, to the poor and working poor, up to the business owners. It affects every age group from children to seniors, and as more seniors arrive at retirement with a small pension and no spaces, no cheap rentals, there will be more and more who seek out food banks to fill their cupboards. Unless we invest now in small scale, affordable, long term housing. I propose we shift our priorities. I want our city to fund housing with leveraged grants and public appeals. Can we afford it? Apparently we can afford hundreds of thousands for pointless studies. We could pay 3.5 million more for policing over 10 years by adding two officers, so clearly we have to deal with homelessness and poverty or we’ll have more than just policing to think about. We can’t afford not to.

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Nelson Councillor Candidate Justin Pelant

jwpnelson@outlook.com, (250) 354-9244 https://www.facebook.com/pages/Justin-Pelant-for-Nelson-citycouncil/324421964398167?ref=hl

Do you support the abolition of the anti-dog bylaw in Nelson? I am in favor of repealing the dog bylaw. Three years ago, Marg Stacey did a survey through the Nelson Business Association. It showed that 92% of the business community was in favor of changing the law. That being said, I would like to see a six-foot leash law. Whistler has a policy that Nelson could easily adopt where the Bylaw Officers carry leashes and give them to owners with unleashed dogs. The cost is minimal, the impression is friendly and the leashes could say Welcome to Nelson. It would go a long way in resolving the current conflict and solving the problem that people traveling with dogs have in our city. What role does City council

have in homelessness and poverty issues? People with mental health issues make up a large portion of our homeless. Currently, city council acts as advocate on behalf of frontline organizations such as Nelson Cares and Stepping Stones by lobbying the federal and provincial government for funding and resources. Currently, frontline workers are overworked and under-resourced and the city police have had to take on that role. I think our job is to continue to lobby and advocate for those in our community who need our help. It should not, however, be on the shoulders of municipal taxpayers to manage all the mental health costs. Our provincial tax dollars should be used for that and Interior Health and the Provincial Government need to be continually reminded of that fact. How are you going to deal with mental and homeless issues in our community? Two years ago, I organized a closed meeting through the Chamber, with Nelson Cares, Stepping Stones, the police chief, and several other frontline organizations to look into this problem. The whole table agreed that Nelson needed a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Car 87â&#x20AC;&#x2122; which is a vehicle where a mental health worker travels along with a police officer. Having regular meeting with front line workers in a closed

door environment would get issues/solutions to the table rapidly and would assist in lobbing provincial/federal governments for additional funding or personnel to assist our front line workers as well as the police department. The other homeless demographic is vulnerable seniors that require housing and resources. The councils role again is, recognizing the problem lobbying the provincial/federal government for funding facilities and services. Do you support a mental health working along side the beat cop in Nelson Yes, I think their is a need for this type of collaboration.

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Nelson Councillor Candidate Anna Purcell voteannapurcell@gmail.com, facebook.com/annajpurcell, voteannapurcell.com

The RDCK covers a huge area and doesn’t just revolve around our city, yet Nelson and the RDCK stand to benefit tremendously from a good relationship. That begins with working closely with the Directors of Areas E and F, and extends from there. Good working relationships and information-sharing are crucial to developing the cooperation we need with the RDCK. There’s an opportunity after this election for the new RDCK chair and Nelson’s representative to get off on the right foot in the spirit of mutual respect and collaboration. The fabric of a community is woven from economic, social, cultural and environmental threads. A Council that ignores any thread is not providing leadership. People visit and stay here

because so far our tapestry has been attractive and resilient. Nelson and the area around us are experienced as one community by most residents, and it would be great if it worked together regarding homelessness and poverty -- understanding needs and finding solutions. Housing Need and Demand Studies, improved transportation services, and development of new housing are examples of things that should be looked at cooperatively. Local governments, working with businesses, the social sector and people in need can make change. Some small cities are championing the way; with nearby Revelstoke being one…We could too. I want the city (and Council) to continue involvement with the Social Planning Action Network, the Homelessness Committee and the new poverty reduction initiative. Let’s collaborate to improve services for people living with mental health issues. Let’s support Chief Holland in getting Car 87 up and running (or with a beat cop – Shoes 87?). It’s also important for the City to fund some organizations, even nominally, and it helps their eligibility for further funding from groups which look for municipal buy-in. Let’s clarify what we mean by the phrase “affordable housing.” It ranges from people with very

low incomes, who require subsidized rental housing - to market value housing that is affordable for young families, some seniors and people of medium incomes. Reducing the barriers to suites and laneway housing is something Nelson can do to attract the latter and supporting organizations like Nelson Cares and Nelson Community Services to increase their capacity is something that addresses the former. Ah, the Dog Bylaw -- holy guacamole, what a surprisingly divisive issue! I would support lifting the bylaw for a trial period -- say, six months or a year. And let’s plan for success by putting sensible guidelines around it. At the end of that period, we may find ourselves wondering what on earth we were afraid of.

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Nelson Councillor Candidate Jeff Shecter shecky@shaw.ca, (250) 352-6472

Many residents in the Regional District use City of Nelson facilities and infrastructure. How do you think the City/RDCK can increase the cooperation between these two levels of government? I think the level of cooperation works well at the present time. If there were other partnership opportunities that made sense for Nelson taxpayers, I could support that. Do you support the abolition of the anti-dog bylaw in Nelson? Yes. What role does City Council/ RDCK have in homelessness and poverty issues? We all acknowledge that these

issues are out there. At the same dents pockets will deliver more time there are many private sector choice in housing options. organizations that have a mandate to provide and or propose solutions. I think the city helps administratively where possible, but is in no position to get involved as a financial partner in these initiatives. How are you going to deal with mental health and homelessness issues in our area? I am not a mental health professional, yet I do know that loneliness affects all income groups in every demographic. I think that things like marketfest, Canada Day at Lakeside park generate a lot of social cohesion. I would welcome further ideas to replicate these type of energetic gatherings. Do you support a mental health worker working along side the beat cop in Nelson? If we can make this cost neutral, I would support it. Access to affordable housing is a big problem in this area, and will only become a bigger issue as the boomers retire, what will you do to address this issue and how will the lack of affordable housing impact the city/region? Where does it say it will become a bigger problem, because of boomers retiring. My focus would be on economic growth for the city and area. The more spare change jingling in taxpayers/ resi-

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Nelson Councillor Candidate Brian Shields bbs1@shaw.ca, (250) 551-3733

One of the great things about living in Nelson is having such a variety of City of Nelson and RDCK parks, recreational facilities and infrastructure to enjoy within such a close vicinity. Relationships are hard work for organizations both internally and externally. Add in different governance models and responsibilities through legislation, a small geographic focus vs a large geographic focus and of course the election cycle you can see many challenges for those trying to provide services for residents with city and regional district structures. Challenges aside approach is all important and that begins with respect. I will bring my experience and collaborative style to

council along with a resident centered, fiscally responsible approach. I support the abolition of the anti-dog bylaw for the Baker Street area. Bylaws may not be the most interesting area of local government but there impact is all important. How they are written and whether they maintain a consistent philosophy can impact both homelessness and poverty issues. Bylaws can reinforce a NIMBY philosophy where many bylaws exist to discourage or restrict or they can be written to remove barriers and focus on what is permitted. Another important role for local governments is to gather local information by engaging stakeholders and advocate for the needed resources from other levels of government. Local governments should keep on top of grant and pilot project opportunities and apply for all applicable. If elected to the Nelson City Council, I am not going to â&#x20AC;&#x153;dealâ&#x20AC;? with mental health and homelessness independently. I will contribute to the council process and decision making by listening to residents and those who have been working to improve the available services locally, reading information provided by staff, researching further information on the

topics from other parts of the province, country and world as these are worldwide issues. I commit to adding to my current knowledge and keeping up to date on these issues. I do not support the cost of a mental health worker being added to the taxation for the residents of Nelson. On previous weeks I have spoken about core services for the City. With a finite amount of money available I am not in favour of adding additional ongoing services in an area which is a Provincial responsibility. I do believe the City of Nelson Mayor and Council cannot be silent on mental health issues. Nelson is not alone in the struggle to increase affordable housing. The discussion about utilizing City owned land/any vacant space in a City of Nelson owned building for conversion to rental accommodation needs to be part of the discussion if we are going to look for home grown solutions.

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Nelson Councillor Candidate Valerie Warmington

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Social issues such as poverty and homelessness have long been the responsibility of provincial and federal levels of government to decide general strategies and provide funding. As these levels of government step back from this responsibility, social service agencies contracted to implement responsive programming are financially limited in their abilities to help and it necessarily falls to municipalities to become more involved. Nelson City Council is already in collaboration with social services agencies, developers and others to better understand and devise solutions in keeping

with City needs. Currently, there is a Nelson Community Services survey underway seeking information on youth without secure shelter; the Nelson Committee on Homelessness is gathering demographic information and statistics on affordable housing needs; and the City’s housing committee is looking for more in-depth information on the specific characteristics and requirements of Nelson’s homeless population. As a clearer picture of the specific needs of various groups of people emerges, initiatives such as youth shelters, homeless camps, tiny homes and other ideas being put forward as solutions can be better assessed as to their relative cost and effectiveness. As Councillor, I will continue this work and push forward on concrete actions as quickly as the information necessary for responsible decision-making becomes available. Mental health problems are rising globally and Nelson is not immune to this trend. Not only are Nelson’s social service providers stretched beyond capacity in assisting people who struggle with mental health issues, the police are also spending a significant proportion of their resources on responding. I recently attended a provincial RCMP conference where a session looked at the out-

comes associated with the Car 87 initiative whereby a mental health professional is assigned to work alongside police. It makes sense that applying the most appropriate expertise available to a problem produces more efficient and effective results from both an economic and social perspective and I fully support such an initiative in Nelson. The anti-dog bylaw was initially put in place to achieve a number of goals that had little to do with dogs specifically. I think it is time to repeal this by-law and address any resulting issues directly. Like many people, I don’t want dogs off leash in busy public places or left unattended while owners shop and I certainly don’t want to step in any smelly surprises. However, these problems could and should be dealt with through a bylaw that addresses them specifically. It’s time to acknowledge how important canine companions are to so many of Nelson’s residents and visitors and how unwelcoming and inconvenient the current ban on dogs is.

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RDCK Director Area E Candidate Ramona Faust

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Many residents in the Regional District use City of Nelson facilities and infrastructure. How do you think the RDCK can increase the cooperation between these two levels of government? Nelson, Area F and defined Area E share the cost of the Nelson and District Community Complex and Lakeside playing fields and Queen E Park. We jointly oversee the management of the recreation complex through the Nelson and District Recreation Commission. We offset the cost of operating the Civic Arena Ice. Area E and F provided over $150,000 towards a heat exchange project and recently Area E provided Gas Tax Funds at $100,000 towards the Aquatic Center repairs. We get along well but there has been some tension that the people living within 45 minutes away in all directions use the RDCK facili-

ties for ice sports and swimming without taxation. This is a situation I hope to address through discussions with the constituents of Area E (east) and the directors of Area G and H in the next term. Nelson does benefit from the business these rural areas bring to the community. All of our rural communities have their own recreation organizations. Area E has 2 horse riding facilities, two playing fields, a golf course, a gym, tennis courts, boat launch, mountain bike area, four community halls, 4 playgrounds, two seniors halls, a library, none of which receive taxation and were built and improved and are maintained by volunteers. There is use by Nelson residents of some of these facilities and in fact we welcome that use! Area E provides funds to Nelson sports and recreation groups that are upgrading their facilities through Columbia Basin Trust Community Initiatives What role does RDCK have in homelessness and poverty issues? How are you going to deal with mental health and homelessness issues in our area? We have not addressed these issues at the RDCK Board table. They present themselves differently and are addressed in the 20 communities in the RDCK. Six individual RDCK directors just provided $56,000 in funds to Nelson CARES Room to Live project.

Area E provides funds to social causes. Additionally as the director for Area E, I participate in discussions in Nelson that are sponsored by community service organizations. My background is social services and working with people with disabilities. We support emergency food programs seasonally. Area E is lucky to have the Living Garden in Balfour that has started to provide produce to the Nelson Food Cupboard and Our Daily Bread. Poverty reduction requires a collaboration between local government, the province, the federal government, the business and social sector. Assisting people to be job ready is important. I will bring forward resolutions to the Union of BC Municipalities on behalf of these issues. Access to affordable housing is a big problem in this area, and will only become a bigger issue as the boomers retire, what will you do to address this issue and how will the lack of affordable housing impact the region? I am in discussion with the seniors in Area E east on these issues. Assisting people to live well at home as they age will be important. There have been some interesting housing options built in Nelson with a lower price point and I would like to encourage this in Area E. Lack of housing and daycare reduces a vibrant economy.

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RDCK Director Area E Candidate Rick Marken r.marken@shaw.ca, (250) 352-0086

Many local rural residents in Regional District use City of Nelson facilities and infrastructure. There are approximately ten thousand rural residents close enough to Nelson to be in Nelson frequently. Lets us look at the big picture. This will include not just the use of Public facilities and Public infrastructure but shopping, business services, community participation in clubs, coaching team sports, professional organizations, restaurants and hotel usage, entertainment, support of local retail, building materials and supplies, automobile purchases and maintenance. You get the picture. Nelson needs rural residents and the rural residents need the services. Public facilities and pub-

lic infrastructure such as the Recreation Complex, the library and others are also used and partially paid for by rural residents. As a matter of fact the RDCK administers The Nelson and District Recreation Complex and other recreational facilities in conjunction with Nelson. This relationship is fluid and cooperative between Nelson and the RDCK and I will build on that relationship to the mutual benefit of both the people living rurally and those living in the City of Nelson The next three questions asked involve homelessness, poverty, mental health, affordable housing and seniors housing. We all ponder these issues, meet about them, write about them and wonder what some one or some agency will do about them, or when the government will provide funding. Are these issues particularly prevalent here? If so why? If these issues are prevalent in other areas, how are they dealing with them? I know in Nelson and the surrounding area, there are some wonderful, organized and well meaning groups constantly working on these issues and doing a great job. The community supports the efforts

of these groups. However, I will take a bit of time to discuss housing. Affordable housing can be many things, including tax payer funded or subsidized housing. Large numbers of subsidized housing units cost a large amount of tax dollars and therefore the tax base must be improved, by business, population growth or an increase in home ownership to improve the tax base, if we intend to produce subsidized housing. I believe there are ways to build affordable housing without increasing taxes but this will require government cooperation. It is my belief, of the seven or eight types of affordable housing needs identified, one should be chosen, focused on and built. It really does not matter, so much, which one, for ten, new units of one type will relieve units, for another type of needed housing. I believe with the right design seniors can live, unassisted, for a very long time in their own homes. I will be looking for appropriate government cooperation to assist business and seniors to this end.

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RDCK Director Area F Candidate Kevin LePape sensibleRDCK.com, (250) 509-2454

Many residents in the Regional District use City of Nelson facilities and infrastructure. How do you think the RDCK can increase the cooperation between these two levels of government? Recreation (most obviously the Nelson and District Community Complex), Resource Recovery/ Waste Management, Public Library, Transit and Emergency Services are major services where the City and Area F have a long history of cooperation and joint funding to our mutual benefit. This should certainly continue and be assessed for improvements and efficiencies as we go forward. What role does RDCK have in homelessness and poverty issues? How are you going to deal with mental health and homelessness issues in our area?

Access to affordable housing is a big problem in this area, and will only become a bigger issue as the boomers retire, what will you do to address this issue and how will the lack of affordable housing impact the region? These are important issues for our community as well as the whole country and get to the heart of what it used to mean to be Canadian: a compassionate and caring society. I believe we urgently need to have transitional housing with integrated mental health outreach programs. By not providing the proper support, care and treatment we are likely spending MORE money continually burdening police and overburdening the limited medical services that do exist. And, more importantly, making the problem even worse for those that are most vulnerableâ&#x20AC;Ś which will only cost more in every way in the long run. Affordable housing is also certainly needed in our community for all groups: seniors (including independent and supportive living), young families, low wage earners. I have recently attended a presentation by the Nelson Seniors Coordinating Society and learned more about the local housing needs and pressures. I believe that pretty much everyone recognizes the current and looming problems and there is no disagreement

about the importance of all the housing, mental health and poverty issues. But it all comes down to money or more accurately the lack thereof. There is also no question that the provincial and federal governments have woefully underfunded actual needs and often completely abrogated their responsibilities. Many have complained, protested and yelled about this for years and we should all make greater effort to add our voices to the cries. I will work as Director to beg, cajole and harass anyone in government I can get a hold of. Unfortunately I am not hopeful higher government will react meaningfully anytime soon. We therefore need to look to more local solution, innovative partnerships and thinking outside the box. We need to look to other small communities across Canada to see what they are doing to improve their services. Co-housing, mixed-use housing, tax and development incentives are possible tools. Area F has a greater availability of lower-cost land while still being close to the city provided transit is convenient. Developing made-in-the-Kootenays solutions is the first step and could lead to matched funding from many other sources. There are no obvious or simple solutions that I know of but we must begin to work on this together.

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RDCK Director Area F Candidate Tom Newell tomnewell@shaw.ca, (250) 509-1277

Many residents in the Regional District use City of Nelson facilities and infrastructure. How do you think the RDCK can increase the cooperation between these two levels of government? I strongly believe that the time of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Siloâ&#x20AC;? mentality is over. Partnerships in areas of common interest is our future. Area F is a partner with the city on Recreation and Library and in my conversations with people, most believe this is a good thing. Area F subscription to the library has increased over 400% since this partnership began. The planned closure of the

pool is most disappointing and I believe that upon completion of the renovation we will be really appreciative of this valuable community resource to which the Area F residents are a partner. As Director I will look to increase these partnerships. For example, the Area F residents on the west side of area Taghum, Beasley, Bonnington) do not have water access. I hope to partner with Area E (Blewett) to provide more recreational opportunities to those residents. Everyone wins in these partnerships. What role does RDCK have in homelessness and poverty issues? The OCP (passed in November 2011) for Area F addresses, in broad strokes, this huge issue. We are guided to incorporate progressive steps through zoning and other regulations to assist with this issue. I have a background in Social housing, having worked with BC Housing for 10 years, and will bring this expertise to my role as Director. How are you going to deal with mental health and homelessness issues in our area? Access to affordable housing is a big problem in this area, and will only become a bigger issue as the boomers retire, what will you do to address this issue and how will the lack of affordable

housing impact the region? The Area F OCP (2011) is our guiding document and I will continue the process of partnering with senior governments to make housing and other forms of poverty reduction a priority. In my years as a manager of Social Housing and as a High School counselor I have seen the negative impacts of poverty and the power of helping those families with key aspects of their lives. I look forward to the challenge of supporting these helpful initiatives.

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Friday and Saturday, Nov 7-8, 8 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre, $18/$12 This immensely moving play is about a famous concert violinist who is stricken with MS which necessitates her retirement from the stage and threatens her marriage as well. The play is structured as a series of interviews between the violinist and her psychiatrist in which she tries to cope with her illness and its effect on her life. Directed by Geoff Burns and starring Carly Brandel and Richard Rowberry, $3 of every ticket to this Nelson History Theatre company event will be donated to The West Kootenay MS Society. www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca

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Friday Nov. 21, 7:30 p.m. at Nelson United Church, 602 Silica St. Katrina Kadoski plays pioneer Ada Annie Jordan, who settled in the Clayoquot coastal rainforest in 1915 with her first husband and three young children. Katrina spent close to three years at Cougar Annie’s garden and immersing herself in the folklore surrounding the legendary pioneersettler. Now her award winning, critically acclaimed one-woman show has been touring around B.C. Partial proceeds will be forwarded to the Boat Basin Foundation, which, although not open to the public at this time, still maintains this historical site. www.katrinakadoski.com

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Musical Extravaganza Friday, Nov. 14, 7:30 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre Nelson CARES will be holding a benefit concert for the renewal of Ward Street Place, hosted by the one and only Lucas Myers and featuring: Bo Conlan, Aryn Sheriff, Bessie Wapp, Sydney Black, Laura Landsberg, and Melody Diachun with Clinton Swanson & His Six Piece Band. Tickets available at the Capitol Theatre Box Office & Eclectic Circus $20 advance, $25 at the door Doors at 6:30, performance at 7:30. There will be a silent auction too! Nelson CARES Society is in the process of redeveloping Ward Street Place (567 Ward Street) in Nelson. This 100 year old building is owned and operated as low income housing. NCARES receives no public funding for the buildings operation and it serves the region’s most vulnerable citizens. http://nelsoncares.ca www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca

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Saturday, Nov. 8, 1-3 p.m. Ellison’s Cafe, 523 Front St. The third new act to open in as many weeks at Ellison’s Cafe Acoustic Unplugged Sessions is Mountain Weather from Kaslo. As the name implies, their music is somewhat unpredictable and encompasses a wide variety of styles and genres. Sonya Franke and Gary Schneider’s compositions are performed on guitars and piano. They are inspired by human spirit and the heart and our connection to the mountains, rivers and lakes. Next up is Max Hawk and The Raptors. With six albums, scores of original songs and scads of performances over the years - Max now hangs his musical hat in Nelson and is accompanied by Roger Luckey (dobro, mandolin and occasionally harmonica or banjo, plus vocal harmonies) and Miche St. Denis (fiddle, harmony vocals and graduate of the Selkirk College music program). They play “High Lonesome and Hillbilly Swing” - an assortment of Max’s original tunes along with some classic folk and country gems. For more information www.facebook.com/pages/ Ellisons-Cafe-Acoustic-UnpluggedSessions/134317453293369

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Grans to Grans African Dinner Sunday, Nov. 9, 5:30 p.m. at Nelson United Church, 602 Silica St Join the Nelson Grans to Grans who are hosting the popular African Dinner fundraiser. There is a silent auction and presentation of Stephen Lewis Foundation (SLF) Grandmother partner projects in Ethiopia and South Africa. The traditional African menu ingredients are donated by the grans and local businesses so that all funds raised go directly to SLF Grandmothers project. Tickets are available at door or in advance at Cotton Creek Clothing, 488 Baker St kids under 12 - $10.00, regular $20.00 (sliding scale to $15) while quantities last. Doors open 4:30 p.m. http://nelsongrans2grans.weebly. com/2014-events.html

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African grandmothers’ stories

Thursday, Nov. 20 at 7 p.m. at the Nelson Public Library Sharon Henderson of Nelson Grans to Grans was one of 20 Canadian grandmothers selected to travel to sub-Saharan Africa to learn first-hand about the plight of African grandmothers caring for children in the midst of the AIDS pandemic. Henderson’s trip took place in March 2014. The intent was to deepen understanding by witnessing first-hand the resilience and ingenuity of these courageous women, She’ll share the stories of her photo by Alexis MacDonald experience meeting some of Local grandmother Sharon Henderson with another grandmother these caring grandmothers in Ethiopia as part of Grandmothers to Grandmothers—also in a presentation and slide known as Grans to Grans—run by the Stephen Lewis Foundation show. Donations collected http://www.stephenlewisfoundation.org/get-involved/ will benefit the Stephen grandmothers-campaign Lewis Foundation.

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The Osprey Community Monday, Nov.10, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 Saws are buzzing in the region Foundation has kicked off a fundrais- p.m. outside the Kootenay Coop as the Regional District of Central ing campaign to boost its Community Kootenay continues to reduce the Fund, which supports hard-working potential for devastating wildfires by local charities. Our community has cutting down on the quantity of fuel been handed a great opportunity â&#x20AC;&#x201C; if in our forests. we raise $50,000 by the end of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;The RDCK has treated 220 hectyear, a donor has agreed to kick in an ares over the past five years and additional $25,000. This will enable we are set to treat another 50,â&#x20AC;? said Osprey to give out more grants each Noreen Clayton, an emergency proyear. The organization acts as a sort of gram coordinator with the RDCK. one-stop hub for local giving. Woodlands adjacent to the comOsprey is a public, charitable munities of Arrow Creek, Balfour, foundation, created in 2000 by and Edgewood and Kingsgate will be for the people of Nelson, BC and the treated between now and April 2015. surrounding area. Donations can be Contractors will cut small diameter made by mail or online at dead and dying trees and remove fine www.ospreycommunityfoundation.ca In 1934, a group of mothers in woody debris such as branches and England who had lost their husbands, needles from the forest floor. Passive Energy open house These projects are being funded brothers, friends and sons to war Sunday, Nov. 9, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., tours 90% through the Union of British joined together to make a pledge for on the hour, 3457 Bedford Rd, Blewett peace. The result was the White Poppy Columbia Municipalities Strategic In the Armstrong/Karpinski family Campaign. Eighty years later, white Wildfire Prevention Initiative, 5% triplex, extreme energy efficiency is not poppies for peace are still worn in through the Columbia Basin Trust and a possibility but a fact: in their Passive Canada, New Zealand and the UK in 5% from the RDCK Sustainability Service. House, they consume just around 10 advance of Remembrance Day. www.rdck.bc.ca building community since 1988 percent of what conventional homes and The white poppy, a small cloth pin buildings need for heating and cooling. to wear on a coat or jacket, is intended Castlegar strike impending At the same time, the triplex offers a to remember all victims of war, to call CUPE 2262 members who work high level of comfort, both in terms of for dialogue and to show buildingcommitment community since 1988 for the City of Castlegar have issued air quality and even temperatures. On towards building a culture of peace. 72-hour strike notice of a full withthe 9th November, people will be able to submitted by Nelson KAIROS drawal of service. Effective Saturday, see and experience for themselves how November 8 picket lines will be up at this is possible â&#x20AC;&#x201C; when the Armstrong/ To inquire about renting the city work sites and CUPE members Expressions performance Karpinski family in Nelson takes part in will be off the job. and meeting space the international Passive House Days. call 250-354-3910 http://www.cupe.bc.ca/news/3587 www.canphi.ca

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Nelson CARES Society (NCARES), launched “Room to Live Affordable living one room at a time”, a $690,000 capital campaign to renew Ward Street Place a 38 unit affordable housing block in downtown Nelson. The total redevelopment project is $2.9 million and as of October 2014, NCARES has raised or has commitments for, $2.2 million, 77% of their goal, leaving $690,000 left to raise. NCARES operates Ward Street Place on behalf of the community. It is a unique commercial/residential social enterprise that houses an emergency homeless shelter, 35 single occupancy rooms and three apartments. Ward Street Place (567 Ward Street) is a 100-year-old building and is one of the only low income housing blocks in the region. It is home to people living in poverty and those who have escaped homelessness. NCARES receives no public funding to operate the building and it serves the region’s most vulnerable citizens. nelsoncares.ca

Forum on climate change Saturday, Nov. 8, 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. the Brilliant Cultural Centre in Castlegar The public is invited to a forum called “This is What Sustainability Looks Like” The event is framed to educate communities to imminent climatic changes and the alternative measures people can take to thrive and adapt in more ecologically sustainable ways. For more information contact: nadia@netidea.com 250-825-4517 or sandra@netidea.com 250-352-9871 www.kruna.org/home.html

Winlaw school seeks votes Daily from Oct 27-Nov 10 Winlaw’s “Growing Nature’s Stewards program is seeking funding votes for their school’s environmental education program. Funding would help build an structure for an outdoor classroom, develop field study kits and foster field trips to diverse habitats. Vote daily at: http://learningproject.cst.org/ideas/412

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There’s a changing of the guard in the City of Nelson’s finance department, and a number of positive new developments on the revenue front. After 33 years with the City, Jeanette McCarvell is bound for the bountiful years of retirement. The mom of two was the face of the fledgling digital generation when she arrived in 1981, after graduating from the BC Institute of Technology’s new Computer Programming Course.She was hired to tackle dual duties when she first arrived at City Hall as both the payroll administrator and the City’s first-ever computer programmer. McCarvell’s job is being revamped under the title of Deputy Chief Financial Officer. The move is part of a slight Finance Department restructuring aimed at accommodating new revenue generating streams like the recently announced Financial Services Agreement with the villages of Salmo, Slocan and Silverton. To find out what McCarvell plans to do in retirement and for more about the department restructure vist: www.nelson.ca

Thursday, Nov. 13 Following Community Living Month in October, Community Living B.C. is hosting a Recognition Dinner Event on November 13th to honor businesses and organizations in the Nelson community who have positively impacted the lives of people with disabilities. Participants of Nelson CARES Society Supported Employment Program, KSCL Bigby Place Day Program, and Community Connections, have nominated businesses and organizations for this event. Among the nominees are the City of Nelson, Expressions Cafe, Nelson Public Library, Hipperson Hardware, West Kootenay Eco Society, Pennywise, Dharma Consignment Boutique, KFC, Nelson Leafs, Our Daily Bread, Best Western Baker Street Inn, Kootenay Car Share, Mountain Lakes Seniors Community, Jackson’s Hole, SPCA, West Kootenay Social Enterprise Society, Kootenay Coop, Kootenay Coop Radio, SHARE Nelson and Carmichael Toews Irving Inc. Thank you for embracing an inclusive community! nelsoncares.ca

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What’sOn this week Nelson & Area: Fri. Nov. 7 - Sun. Nov. 16 Fri. Nov. 07 live music Request DJ. Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill, 9 p.m. Live DJ at Wait's News, 10:30 p.m. - 3 a.m. Open mic night. 7-12 p.m. at the Royal

special events Kaslo Rainbow Fishing Derby http://kaslorainbowderby.weebly.com/ Friday, Nov.7 at dawn until Sunday, Nov. 9 at noon Play: Duet for One 8 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre Tickets $18/$12 ($3 each goes to MS Society) Author Lawrence Hill gives a Mir Lecture Blood: The Stuff of Life Tenth Street Campus, Mary Hall, Nelson Tickets $16/$13

ongoing events Games Night at Expressions Night Café , open 6 p.m. 554 Ward St. Coffee. cupcakes Movie: Fury 7 p.m., The Skeleton Twins 9:45 p.m. at Civic Theatre Gender Outlaws, a support and social group for trans and gender diverse folks. Trans Connect 250-354-5362. Food Pantry at St. Saviour’s Anglican Church, 701 Ward Street (Silica Street entrance) 9-11am. Everyone welcome. NDYC Ball hockey (11 years and younger) 4-6 pm, Battle at the youth centre (skateboarding) 7-8 pm 608 Lake St. ph. 250-352-5656.

Sat. Nov. 08 live music Bow Thayer plays Bluegrass at Expressions Night Café 7:30 p.m. $10 advance at The Music Store (Eddy Music), $15 at the door Pumpkin at Spiritbar Mountain Weather, Max Hawk & The Raptors entertain at Ellison’s Cafe Acoustic Unplugged Sessions, 1-3 p.m. Live DJ at Wait's News, 10:30 p.m. - 3 a.m. Live DJ free cover, top 40 playing the 70snow. Finley's

special events Nelson Legion Dinner and Awards ceremony for members and guests $15. Comradeship 5:00 pm (250-352-6464)

Forum: “This is What Sustainability Looks Like” Climate Change and Community Solutions, 10:30 am to 6:30 pm., all ages. at the Brilliant Cultural Centre in Castlegar Annual UCW Christmas Bazaar 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Nelson United Church Play: Duet for One 8 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre Tickets $18/$12 ($3 each goes to MS Society)

ongoing events Expressions Night Café , open 6 p.m. 554 Ward St. Coffee. cupcakes Preschool Science Storytime at the Nelson Public Library 10:15 a.m. Pre-register 250-3526333 or online http://nelsonpubliclibraryevents. wordpress.com/ Movie: The Skeleton Twins 7 p.m., Fury 9 p.m. at Civic Theatre Nelson Chess Club meets: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Nelson’s Senior Association, 717 Vernon St. All ages welcome Meat Draws and Karaoke at Nelson Legion lounge (Membership available to public). 3:30 pm (250)352-7727 NDYC Youth BBQ 3-5 pm, Poolshark (pool) 7-9 pm 608 Lake St. ph. 250-352-5656.

religious services Cathedral of Mary Immaculate Mass, Nelson at 7 p.m. Sacred Heart Mass, Kaslo at 4 p.m.

Sun. Nov. 09 live music Nikko at the Hume Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10p.m. Karaoke at Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill 9 p.m. Country jam 2-4, bluegrass 4-6, Jazz fusion 6-8 then rock jam 8-11 at the Royal Lizzy Hoyt at Kootenay Gallery of Art, 120 Heritage Way Castlegar 1:30 p.m. Tickets $15, members $12.

special events Grans to Grans African Dinner at Nelson United Church 5:30 pm (door open 4:30) Clown aviator Major Conrad Flapps: delightful blend of physical/acrobatic and musical comedy. Charles BaileyTheatre, Trail.

PassiveHouse Tours at 3457 Bedford Road, Blewett guided tour on the hour from 10 a.m .until 2 p.m,. for a total of 5 tours. www.canphi.ca Nelson Poetry Slam 7 p.m.at John Ward Coffee

ongoing events Movie: Fury 4 p.m. The Skeleton Twins 7 p.m. at Civic Theatre Cribbage in Nelson Legion lounge 1:00 pm. Membership available to the public. 250-352-7727 or 250-352-6464

religious services Oneness Blessings - meditation and divine energy transfer 9:30 a.m., Manistone Healing Centre, 2nd Floor, 507 Baker St. Kootenay Shambhala Meditation Centre Open Public Sitting Hours 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. 812 Stanley First Baptist Church, 611 - 5th St., Nelson. A Family Friendly Service at10 a.m.Interim Pastor: Rev. George Sears Kootenay Christian Fellowship at 10:30 a.m. 520 Falls Street. Phone 1-888-761-3301. Divine purpose, serving community developing relationships St. Saviour’s Anglican Service: 10:30 am. All Welcome. Ward & Silica, 250-352-5711 St. John’s Lutheran Church service. Everyone welcome to 4p.m. worship. 321 Silica St. 250354-3308. Unity Centre of the Kootenays Seniors 51 – 717 Vernon St. 11 a.m. Contact – 250-354-5394 Ascension Lutheran Church service 10:15a. m. Rosemont Elementary. All are welcome. 250-352-2515. Cathedral of Mary Immaculate Mass, Nelson at 8:30 a.m and 10:30 a.m. Sacred Heart Mass, Proctor 2nd and 4th Sunday at 1 p.m. Nelson Vineyard Church: 10 a.m., 2402 Perrier Lane. Bring something to share at our potluck brunch. Guests and children always welcome. CONTACT: 250-509-0151 or nexvine@telus.net Nelson United Church service. 10 a.m. All are welcome. 602 Silica St. 250-352-2822. Bethel Christian Centre. 623 Gordon Road, Nelson BC. Sunday Worship Service 10 a.m. For more information please call 250.352.9322 continued on next page...

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What’sOn this week Nelson & Area: Fri. Nov. 7 - Sun. Nov. 16 Mon. Nov. 10ve music live music Buck 65 w/ guests at Spiritbar Sarah & Rich at the Library Lounge. 6-10p.m. Live blues open mic, jam. 8:30-11:30 p.m. at the Royal Selkirk Pro-Musica presents Award Winning Celtic Music Performer Lizzy Hoyt at Shambhala Hall, Nelson 7:30 p.m Tickets: $15 available at Otter Books, 398 Baker St., Nelson, or at the door

special events ALL CANDIDATES FORUM hosted by CFUW, 811 Stanley Street,mediated by Debbie Zeeban 7 - 9 p.m. The Tempest (Globe Live on Screen) 7 p.m. at the Civic Theatre

ongoing events Qi Gong at the Nelson Seniors Centre 726 Vernon 10:30 a.m. $3 drop-in Nelson Food Cupboard 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nelson United Church at 602 Silica Street Need low cost dental care? Assessment for WKC TEETH Clinic Monday’s 10-noon. Call SCS 250-352-6008 NDYC Ladies skateboarding 7-10 pm 608 Lake St. ph. 250-352-5656.

Tues. Nov. 11 live music Melody & Doug 6 p.m. The Library Lounge

special events Exhibit Opening: Bringing the War Home: 3-D Images from the Battlefields of WWI Touchstones Nelson 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

ongoing events Movie. Fury 7 p.m., The Skeleton Twins 9:45 p.m. at Civic Theatre Rotary Club of Nelson Daybreak meet every week at 7 a.m. at the Hume Nelson & District Women’s Centre drop-in services for women, Noon-4 p.m. 420 Mill St

Wed. Nov. 12 live music Open mic night at Expressions Night Café , 554 Ward st. 6 - 10 p.m. Coffee,tea, gourmet hot chocolate. 250-354-3910

Paul Landsberg at the Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10p.m.

special events Municipal Election Advance voting 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. City Hall, 2nd Floor Elections Station at 310 Ward Street, Nelson

ongoing events Alzheimers/ Dementia Caregiver support group meetings. 2nd Wednesday Monthly. 7 p.m. Call 250-352-6788 or email Jleffelaar@alzheimerbc.org Nelson Food Cupboard 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nelson United Church at 602 Silica Street Movie: Days of My Youth 7 and 9 p.m. at the Civic Theatre Nelson Duplicate Bridge Club meets 7 p.m. in The Nelson Senior Citizens Building, 717 Vernon St Nelson Tech Club: for electronic hobbyists and Arduino enthusiasts to meet and work on projects. every Wednesday 6pm -Annex, Selkirk `10th St Campus. New members welcome. small facility fee, first visit free.http://www. nelson-tech-club.info/ email info@nelson- techclub.info Overeaters Anonymous meeting: Community First Health Co-op, 518 Lake St. Rm. 104, 12-1 p.m. 250-825-4105 NDYC Air hockey (11 yrs and younger) 3:305:30, 608 Lake St. ph. 250-352-5656. Darts at Nelson Legion lounge (Legion membership available to public) 7:30 pm (250)352-7727 Nelson & Area Elder Abuse Prevention Resource Centre. Wednesdays from 12 - 2pm 726 Vernon St. Phone 250-352-6008.www.nelsonelderabuseprevention.org Nelson & District Women’s Centre drop-in services for women, Noon-4 p.m. 420 Mill St

Thurs. Nov. 13 live music Kiyo & Guests at the Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10 p.m. Live DJ at Finley’s Irish Bar & Grill, 9 p.m.

special events Business Plan 101 - Free Workshop at Community Futures 9 a.m. -4 p.m. www.futures. bc.ca theexpressNewsUpdate

ongoing events Expressions Night Café , open 6 p.m. 554 Ward St. Coffee, cupcakes Movie:. Love Is Strange 7:30 p.m. at Civic Theatre Qi Gong at the United Church 10.30a.m. $3 drop in fee Ladies Target Shooting. No experience needed. Contact Angela onthetarget@hotmail.com for more info & to book a space Toastmasters: Improve your public speaking, communication and leadership skills. 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month. www. toastmasters.org Euchre at Nelson Legion lounge (Legion membership available to public). 7:00 pm (250) 352-7727 NDYC Skate lessons 4-6 pm, Sewing Club 6:30-8:30 pm, Movie night 8-10 pm. 608 Lake St. ph. 250-352-5656. Nelson & District Women’s Centre drop-in services for women, Noon-4 p.m. 420 Mill St

Fri. Nov. 14 live music Benefit Concert for the Renewal of Ward Street Place at the Capitol Theatre. Details: www.nelsoncares.ca Request DJ. Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill, 9 p.m. Live DJ at Wait's News, 10:30 p.m. - 3 a.m. Open mic night. 7-12 p.m. at the Royal

special events Selkirk Weavers & Spinners Guild – Annual Sale & Exhibit 4-9 p.m. at the Castlegar Quality Inn, 1935 Columbia Ave.

ongoing events Games Night at Expressions Night Café , open 6 p.m. 554 Ward St. Coffee. cupcakes Movie: Interstellar 7 p.m. at Civic Theatre Gender Outlaws, a support and social group for trans and gender diverse folks. Trans Connect 250-354-5362. Food Pantry at St. Saviour’s Anglican Church, 701 Ward Street (Silica Street entrance) 9-11am. Everyone welcome. NDYC Ball hockey (11 years and younger) 4-6 pm, Battle at the youth centre (skateboarding) 7-8 pm 608 Lake St. ph. 250-352-5656. continued on next page...

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What’sOn this week Nelson & Area: Fri. Nov. 7 - Sun. Nov. 16

Sat. Nov. 15 live music Aphrodite at Spiritbar Amber, April & Joel, HarpPixie & Ben Johnson (on udu) at Ellison’s Cafe Acoustic Unplugged Sessions, 1-3 p.m. Live DJ at Wait's News, 10:30 p.m. - 3 a.m. Live DJ free cover, top 40 playing the 70snow. Finley's

special events Municipal Election Day voting 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Central School located at 811 Stanley St Nelson Nelson Leafs vs. Castlegar 7 p.m at the Castlegar Community Complex Humans of Nelson launch at the Nelson Civic Theatre free event runs from 2-5 p.m 2-Day indie publishing workshop with author Kristene Perron at Oxygem Arts Centre Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 15-16 Selkirk Weavers & Spinners Guild – Annual Sale & Exhibit 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Castlegar Quality Inn, 1935 Columbia Ave.

ongoing events Expressions Night Café , open 6 p.m. 554 Ward St. Coffee. cupcakes Meeting for the Canadian Federation of University Women at the New Adventure Hotel at 10:00. Preschool Science Storytime at the Nelson Public Library 10:15 a.m. Pre-register 250-3526333 or online http://nelsonpubliclibraryevents. wordpress.com/ Movie: Interstellar 7 p.m. at Civic Theatre Nelson Chess Club meets: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Nelson’s Senior Association, 717 Vernon St. All ages welcome Meat Draws and Karaoke at Nelson Legion lounge (Membership available to public). 3:30 pm (250)352-7727 NDYC Youth BBQ 3-5 pm, Poolshark (pool) 7-9 pm 608 Lake St. ph. 250-352-5656.

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Sun. Nov. 16 live music Nikko at the Hume Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10p.m. Karaoke at Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill 9 p.m. Country jam 2-4, bluegrass 4-6, Jazz fusion 6-8 then rock jam 8-11 at the Royal

special events Capitol Kids: Faustwork Mask Theatre presents The Mask Messenger at the Capitol Theatre 2 p.m. capitoltheatre.bc.ca

ongoing events Movie: Interstellar 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. at Civic Theatre Cribbage in Nelson Legion lounge 1:00 pm. Membership available to the public. 250-352-7727 or 250-352-6464

religious services Oneness Blessings - meditation and divine energy transfer 9:30 a.m., Manistone Healing Centre, 2nd Floor, 507 Baker St. Kootenay Shambhala Meditation Centre Open Public Sitting Hours 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. 812 Stanley First Baptist Church, 611 - 5th St., Nelson. A Family Friendly Service at10 a.m.Interim Pastor: Rev. George Sears Kootenay Christian Fellowship at 10:30 a.m. 520 Falls Street. Phone 1-888-761-3301. Divine purpose, serving community developing relationships St. Saviour’s Anglican Service: 10:30 am. All Welcome. Ward & Silica, 250-352-5711 St. John’s Lutheran Church service. Everyone welcome to 4p.m. worship. 321 Silica St. 250354-3308. Nelson United Church service. 10 a.m. All are welcome. 602 Silica St. 250-352-2822. Unity Centre of the Kootenays Seniors 51 – 717 Vernon St. 11 a.m. Contact – 250-354-5394 Ascension Lutheran Church service 10:15a. m. Rosemont Elementary. All are welcome. 250-352-2515. Cathedral of Mary Immaculate Mass, Nelson at 8:30 a.m and 10:30 a.m. Nelson Vineyard Church: 10 a.m., 2402 Perrier Lane. Bring something to share at our potluck brunch. Guests and children always welcome. CONTACT: 250-509-0151 or nexvine@telus.net

Bethel Christian Centre. 623 Gordon Road, Nelson BC. Sunday Worship Service 10 a.m. For more information please call 250.352.9322

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Tokyo Police Club w/ Said The Whale, and The Pack A.D aat Spiritbar, Monday Nov. 17 RC plane flying, Every Tuesday, beginning Nov. 18 at 4 p.m. Wildflower School, Nelson,$3 per youngster, all ages welcome. No RC cars please. Planes, Helicopters, Drones, Hovercraft all OK. Teaching available, some models available to try out. Scarlet Mary Rose and The Heavy Petal Burlesque at the Capitol Theatre 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18 Nelson Leafs vs. Grand Forks 7 p.m at the Nelson & District Community Complex, Wednesday, Nov. 19 Grandmothers’ Stories in Africa: a presentation of firsthand experience by Sharon Henderson, local Grans to Grans representative 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20 CD Release concert: Allison Girvan and Don Macdonald with guests at the Capitol Theatre 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20 The Crooked Brothers at Spiritbar, Friday, Nov. 21 New Riders Of The Purple Sage at the Capitol Theatre 8 p.m. Tickets at capitoltheatre.bc.ca Friday, Nov. 21 and Saturday, Nov. 22 Theatre: Cougar Annie Tales 1 p.m. Nelson United Church- 602 Silica St Doors 7 p.m. Show 7:30 p.m. Info: http://www.katrinakadoski.com/ Tickets: Otter Books - 398 Baker St (adv.) $15 /$18(door) Friday Nov. 21 Canadian piano duo James Anagnoson and Leslie Kinton presented by Nelson Overture Society Concert Series 2 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre Sunday, Nov. 23 The Foggy Hogtown Boys at The Blue House, 503 4th St. Tickets at Otter Books. Monday, Nov. 24 Donna MacDonald Tribute and Osprey Foundation Fundraisier: Donna is retiring after 19 years of service on the Nelson City Council! 7-9 p.m. at the Adventure Hotel All welcome. Free admission, donations to Osprey Foundation encouraged. Monday, Nov. 24. Tree lighting and Santa on Baker the evening of Saturday Nov. 29

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in the next month Friday, Nov. 7, 6 p.m. Games Night at Expressions Night Café

Saturday, Nov. 8, 7:30 p.m. Bow Thayer from Vermont plays Bluegrass, $10/advance, $15/door Wednesday, Nov. 12, 6 p.m. Open Mic Night at Expressions Night Café Thursday, Nov. 13, 6 p.m. Expressions Night Café open for coffee, free wifi Friday, Nov. 14, 6 p.m. Games Night at Expressions Night Café Saturday, Nov. 15, 6 p.m. Expressions Night Café open for coffee, free wifi

Wednesday, Nov. 19, 6 p.m. Open Mic Night at Expressions Night Café Thursday, Nov. 20 7:30 p.m. West My Friend, Victoria-based upbeat indie-folk, $15 Friday, Nov. 21, 6 p.m. Games Night at Expressions Night Café Saturday, Nov. 22, 6 p.m. Expressions Night Café open for coffee, free wifi

Wednesday, Nov. 26, 6 p.m. Open Mic Night at Expressions Night Café Thursday, Nov. 27, 6 p.m. Expressions Night Café open for coffee, free wifi

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Emergency 911 NPD - Non Emergency (250) 354-3926 RCMP- (250) 352-2156 Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-8477

Cougar attacks puppy at Northshore home At 2:25 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 6, a resident of Granger Road, along Nelson’s Northshore, called RCMP to report a cougar had just attacked and carried off the owner’s 10 week old

Rottweiler puppy. The attack happened just 10 feet from the residence and the cougar did not appear to be afraid of the owner yelling at it. Cst. Schellenberg from Nelson RCMP attended the area and

Matthew Gregor Caldwell joins the Nelson Police Department after having served with distinction for eight years as a member of the Ottawa Police Service. He is a past resident of Nelson, having attended the Selkirk College “Ski Area Operations and Management” program in 2000. That exposure to our remarkable City established a deep connection with, as well as an appreciation for, all that this community has to offer to an individual as well as to a family.

Upon his departure, he resolved to one day reestablish his roots in the Kootenay region. Now married, he and his wife Penny look forward to settling in Nelson and raising their two young daughters, Wendy and Taylor, in the “Queen City”. His goal is to passionately build on his past community policing success in Ottawa and to use his significant knowledge, skill and ability for the benefit of the citizens of this community. submitted by the Nelson Police Department

conducted a search however the cougar was not located. RCMP would like to make residence of the Granger Road/Northshore area aware of the cougar for the safety of their family’s

and for that of their animals. Conservation officers have been advised and will also be looking into the matter further. submitted by the Nelson RCMP

Nelson Police welcome returning resident Caldwell

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Provincial Court Judge Hewson swore in Cst. Caldwell at the Nelson Law Courts on October 31, 2014. L to R: Provincial Court Judge Hewson, Cst. Matt Caldwell, Chief Constable Wayne Holland

RCMP Reports: Trail traffic collision On Friday, Oct.31, traffic was blocked in both the northbound and southbound lanes of Highway 22 just north of Trail for over an hour, as ambulance, fire and police responded to a

three vehicle collision. The collision was reported at approximately 3:39 p.m. during a heavy traffic period. Four occupants of the vehicles were transported to the Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital

with non-life threatening injuries. The vehicles sustained significant damages. The cause of the collision is currently under investigation. submitted by the Trail RCMP

Red Deer RCMP seeking man with Kootenay ties Red Deer RCMP are currently looking for 23 year old Chance Aaron Shaw, who is wanted on 51 Canada-wide warrants. Shaw is wanted for breaching numerous probation orders that were imposed on him by the courts as a result of previous convictions, including numerous fraud-related charges. RCMP believe that Shaw recently has traveled to and commit-

ted fraud in the Kootenay and Creston, British Columbia areas. It is believed, however, that Shaw still resides in the Red Deer, Alberta area. RCMP do not believe he poses a danger to the public, but citizens are advised not to approach him if he is seen. Instead, please contact police immediately. As well, anyone with information regarding any transactions with Shaw

that they believe to be dubious or suspicious in nature is asked to their local police detachment. Chance Aaron Shaw is described as: • Metis • Approximately 5’8” tall • 190 lbs • Short, dark brown hair • Brown eyes submitted by the Red Deer RCMP

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Opinion&Editorial My Opinion

by Spencer Pollard

Your Money’s Worth

In this day and age it can be easy to throw your money at anything that tickles your fancy. Obviously this isn’t how you should handle your money, but there are ways to still get the things that you like with less of a hole in your wallet. Here are a few places you can go to grab some of things you want at cheaper prices. Well for starters, eBay is a great resource for finding things on the cheap online. With a near infinite variety of items available, you will more than likely

find what you want, but cheap. Local pawnshops are another great avenue for finding the items you want at cheap prices. Also try Kijiji; it’s another great resource for finding the goods you want at cheap prices. There are multiple other avenues you can use to save money on your purchases but I don’t have the space to inform you of them. Suffice to say, there are plenty of ways to save money whilst spending more than necessary. Or, you can be like me and save it all… That’s a lie; I hardly save any of it.

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Opinion&Editorial Election issues: Dogs on Baker Street While it is not a make or break for me, I do consider where the candidates By Nelson Becker the stand on the antidog bylaw in Nelson to be something that may affect who I vote for. Of course, there are many issues to consider in our city, obviously - infrastructure, sewers,

things that involve safety are the highest priority. Eliminating the present antidog bylaw is important to me because of what it represents. It represents a restrictive atmosphere. The present dog bylaw requires us to approach both tourists and locals to inform them that their family member, as many dog owners see

their pets are not allowed to be in the downtown core. And it turns out that we probably treat tourists and visitors more diplomatically than we treat locals. I encourage all of the candidates for mayor and city council to promise to rid us of this draconian bylaw and replace it with a bylaw that encourages selfresponsibility.

Letter to the Editor: The Dangers of Democracy in a Small Society Dear Editor, Ah, Nelson. Engaged, opinionated, active, diverse - perfect ingredients for a real Democracy. Or is it? In a small community there is little anonymity, lots of overlapping social networks, and one’s actions can have long, lasting repercussions. Supporting one project may put you at odds with another; an ex might fall in love with your next-door neighbour;

supporting one candidate before an election might hurt your business relationships after an election. The result? Like politically correct family members, we keep our opinions to ourselves, we support no one instead of someone, we try not to upset anyone or anything, we sacrifice the present in fear of the future. In short, we become politicians instead of activists, and as we witnessed federally, apathy serves

Fish Heads and Flowers Fish Heads to the City and private property owners who are cutting down perfectly healthy trees for no apparent reason other than the inconvenience of raking leaves or having some fir needles on your lawn! Those trees provide habitat for birds, clean the air, provide shade to houses, etc! Signed: Fed up with tree-killing

A bucket of fish heads specially delivered to the business owner for calling me out, in front of twelve people I have been a regular customer for 6 years. You should never speak to any customer like that...and then no apology. Really? Need you be reminded you are in a customer service business. If ya can’t take the heat get out of the kitchen. Signed: OverEasy

Flowers to my son’s teachers. We were a little worried about going from our small middle school to the Flowers to leftover Halloween big high school. You teachers have candy. My waistline isn’t so thankmade the transition seamless. ful, but my tongue is! Signed: relieved parent Signed: Treated Submit your Fish Heads and Flowers www.expressnews.ca/fishflowers.html

only the incumbents. My thanks go out to all my fellow Nelsonites with the courage to run for election and to those willing to publicly support them. I implore the rest of us to make a choice, stand by it, and vote. We are all in this together and your choices on Nov. 15th affect us all. Signed, Roger Ley, Nelson, BC Did you know? Past issues of The Express News Update can be found at www.issuu.com/theexpressnewspaper

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This Week’s Survey Question On Remembrance Day we take time to remember those who died in defense of our country and democracy.

What does democracy mean to you? (This coming week we have put this same question to our Municpal Election candidates.)

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/democracy_meaning Watch for this week’s survey question in the Sat-Tues Minis. If you are not a subscriber to the Mini you can join our mailing list here. Results and comments will be posted in Friday’s Express News Update.

Last Week’s Survey Question (continued next page) Which (if any) of City of Nelson owned and/or financially supported facilities in Nelson do you think is in most need of a financial injection and why? Nelson Curling Club. It is a facility that is very run down and can offer useable space in the off season and during non-scheduled curling hours. Nelson Community Complex Pool and the Civic Centre require attention based on age of both facilities. As they are important to our community, ongoing maintenance/upgrade is essential to maximize their use and minimize disruption. The important function of keeping people moving and healthy is the focus of both facilities. None that I’m aware of. City already spends too much on other items (e.g. workforce). Civic - it needs 3 theatres to be financially viable.

I think it would be worth investing in upgrading any city building to be more energy efficient - passive solar, proper insulation, geothermal etc. because these investments often pay for themselves in saved energy costs quite quickly. I would also like to see the green space from Mill to Victoria between Kootenay and the highway turned into a city nature park where I would feel comfortable having children run around and not worry about broken beer bottles etc. Aquatic Centre, it needs to be repaired after 40 years of service to last another 30. Certainly not any of the sports facilities; they get the lion’s share of public money and many people engage in sports

that don’t require expensive facilities i.e. runners, hikers, joggers, cyclists, lake swimmers, cross country skiers, canoeists and other lake sports, etc etc. civic theatre as it is trying to come up to standard. Capitol theatre as it is an old building and always in need of updating. Community complex pool as it seems to be closed too much I think we need more playing fields. Any financial injection should be used to create additional sports fields The pool, hands down for me. This is the only form of exercise that many of us senior citizens are able to do. It is vital to our health and well-being. pool

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Last Week’s Survey Question

What City of Nelson owned and/or financially supported facilities in Nelson do you use? Other comments: Sell the Civic Theatre and Civic arena bldg Not sure why the Civic Centre Arena was not listed....following 79 years, this facility continues to serve our community well. We need a large convention space for craft faires, really big weddings, car shows and to attract larger conferences. The hotel facilities are too small and maintaining a space like that is probably not practical for the private sector given taxes and higher insurance rates than publicly owned facilities. The busiest time in the pool is from October to February. Some politicians running ignore this fact. PUBLIC WASHROOMS ?? It’s interesting to see how the list of facilities and the wording of the question suggest that it is only City of Nelson that pays for it and owns by City of Nelson 100%. This isn’t true. RDCK does pay a lot to support some of these facilities. Can you imagine what would be left behind or what could have not be established in City of Nelson if RDCK has never came on board in first place to support ever since? It would be very different Nelson we know it today. We couldn’t have so many services like the editor mentioned and we are very fortunate. It is usually observed that Nelson has population of 25,000+ because they count all areas outside of city limits where the majority lives actually live outside than inside. This is true. This is the problem with the relationship between Nelson & RDCK. They never had a mutual respect for each other. On face, they say they do but inside they really don’t. This is natural for rivalries to exist especially politics. Sometimes it is a good thing. Sometimes it is not. If we can all look at the bigger picture that we do rely and depend on each other which we are better off together. Sometimes we just need to remember that. Again.... again.... again.... ;) :)

Nelson Community Complex Pool 60% Nelson Community Complex Exercise Rooms 46% Nelson Community Complex Skating Rink 28.5% Nelson Curling Rink 14% Lakeside Soccer Fields 23% Outdoor Skate Park

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Civic Centre Arena, Outdoor markets, Kootenay Kids, Public LIbrary, indoor soccer, Nelson Library (Oops, big omission on this list..)

NDCC........ always hard to find timely information on the internet.....and sometimes by phone. Lakeside Park should have its walking trails shovelled and sanded in winter, so people who like to walk for

exercise can still safely do it in winter. I repeat:...many people engage in sports that don’t require expensive facilities - i.e. runners, hikers, joggers, cyclists, lake swimmers, cross country skiers, canoeists and other lake sports, etc etc.

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Vote For Me! by Dave Macleod Across 1. LP successors

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11. Two-piece piece 14. Herbal soother

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15. Ending for one who studies

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17. Vote for me! I will...

19. Crony

20. Shorthand taker, for short

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23. Watch chain

25. Sri Lankan language

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49. "The ___" (1999 sci-fi flick) 51. Dean Martin's "That's ___" 52. "Ouch!" 54. Conks on the head 55. "...___ saw Elba" 57. "Chocolat" actor Johnny 58. Cupid's Greek counterpart 60. Peas, BBs, etc. 61. Campus bigwig 62. PetroCan rival 64. Canadian Inc. 65. Middle of the 2nd century

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