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Bill Metcalfe

Stories by Bill Metcalfe

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Jumbo Ski Resort Carves New Legal Tracks

$450 million East Kootenay project could be a 'municipality' before it gets a single resident.

By Bill Metcalfe, 26 Oct 2009

news

Why a Little BC Town Wants to Banish Cell Phones

New Denver's cells pitch: Relax, ring free.

By Bill Metcalfe, 13 Mar 2008

news

A Jumbo Showdown

Key decision looms on fate of proposed ski resort.

By Bill Metcalfe, 15 Feb 2008

news

As Iraq Burns, Haunted by Vietnam

In Castlegar, draft resisters and vets met to voice dissent.

By Bill Metcalfe, 27 Jul 2006

artsculture

Growing up Hippie in BC

'A Simple Curve' doubles back on my 60s counter-culture.

By Bill Metcalfe, 24 Feb 2006

news

Is Nelson’s World Enough?

Not everyone believes the “creative class” can sustain the Kootenay city, where union jobs and traditional industries are waning.

By Bill Metcalfe, 1 Dec 2004

news

The World Comes to Nelson

How a town of 10,000 attracts a city of cosmopolitan talent.

By Bill Metcalfe, 30 Nov 2004

news

Big Local Opposition to Jumbo Given Puny Weight

Citizens rallying against developments don’t count for much in official decision-making, indicates a key government report recommending the Jumbo resort project.

By Bill Metcalfe, 20 Oct 2004

opinion

Monumental Lessons in Nelson

The draft dodger memorial flap, and what my town learned about war, peace, art and (some) Americans.

By Bill Metcalfe, 12 Oct 2004

opinion

Killing a 'Nuisance' Bear

The shot bear that died in front of a Kaslo jazz fest crowd is unusual only for its audience. How much room do we owe wild animals?

By Bill Metcalfe, 11 Aug 2004

mediacheck

The Power of Co-op Radio

Who will protect what coop radio offers: local heart, soul and brains?

By Bill Metcalfe, 28 Jul 2004