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Key Alzheimer Society of B.C. fundraiser in Nelson honours dedicated volunteer
For many people, caregiving is a role they take on for a period of time as they support someone on the dementia journey — until that journey ends. For others, it’s a calling that lasts a lifetime and their care has an impact that reaches well beyond their personal friends and family. Linda Clark is one of […]
Grow Show book launch: Celebrate 4/20 at the Nelson Museum
Shakespeare (may have) smoked it. Bill Clinton definitely smoked it, but didn’t inhale. A lot of the green stuff was grown right here in the Kootenays. And now the Nelson Museum has published a book about it. Grow Show, a beautiful 144-page coffee table book filled with installation images, archival photos, and commissioned artwork, was […]
Regional News
Nakusp resident faces drug charges
RCMP said in a media release Thursday that earlier this week, the Federal Crown approved seven (7) counts of Possession of a Controlled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking against Nakusp resident, Saedy Jones. RCMP said that the charges were the result of two investigations from May and June of 2023 and were due to […]
Southeast RCMP seeking witnesses in suspected abduction/killing
On April 14, during the process of investigating an allegation of an abduction from the Lumby area, the North Okanagan RCMP located a deceased female in a rural location, according to Staff Sgt. Jason Smart, NCO i/c of the Southeast District Major Crime Unit. A male believed to be involved in this death was arrested […]
Provincial & National
Five ways going green can save you money this Earth Day
As Earth Day approaches, Better Business Bureau (BBB) is highlighting the financial benefits of adopting eco-friendly practices, including reducing energy consumption. Contrary to popular belief, going green doesn’t have to drain your wallet – in fact, it can lead to significant savings while benefiting the environment. “Making our homes or businesses more energy efficient is a tangible […]
ICBC road safety speakers talking to B.C. teens to prevent crashes during grad season
New drivers are eight times more likely to be involved in fatal crashes than experienced drivers.* That’s why ICBC road safety speakers are visiting B.C. high schools this graduation season to connect with teens through their personal stories and help students realize the life-changing consequences of taking risks while driving. While B.C.’s graduated licensing program […]
