Web Links

Born, raised, and educated as a banker in Switzerland, André emigrated to Canada at the age of 21. André found his “niche” when he was hired in 1970 as secretary-treasurer for the Hamlet of Fort Simpson, Northwest Territories. For the next 35 years his career was dedicated to local government administration in small communities in the Northwest Territories, the Yukon, and British Columbia’s Kootenays. As an adjunct to his career, André participated in a CIDA-funded program working with rural district councils in Zimbabwe from 1990 to 2000. He has been guest lecturer at Capilano College’s Public Administration Program since 1994. His book “Citizens’ Hall:

Cafes Philo (otherwise known as Philosophy Cafes) have sprung up throughout the world for the past six years. Originally starting in Paris, France, (1992) with Marc Sautet, Pascal Hardy, and several friends who got together discussing various issues of the day at the now famous Cafe des Phares at the Place de la Bastille.

The David Thompson Library is a collection of some seventy thousand volumes put together since 1950 by Notre Dame University(NDU), David Thompson University Centre(DTUC) and the Nelson University Centre Education Society(NUCES). Its purpose was originally to support post-secondary education in the form of degree programs at NDU. It also supported degree and other programs for DTUC and NUCES.

The Columbia River Basin is a place where social, environmental, and economic well-being is fostered.

Collaborative relationships and partnerships are established.

Nelson... a place where life is unhurried and people say "hello" to strangers.

Will wards improve Vancouver's democratic deficit? What other reforms are needed to enhance local democracy? What needs to be done to expand citizen involvement in our city? These are just some of the questions Think City has sought answers to since commencing the Think Democracy project in June 2003.

Nelson's City Council is innovative and progressive in the development of the City. Council will assist new businesses to locate property, will "fast-track" approvals where necessary and will provide non-financial assistance with servicing and development options.

A beautiful and very informative site about a wide variety of Nelson and area topics