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Taghum Hall celebrates abundance

It’s fall at Taghum Hall. That means celebrating abundance — beginning with the annual Harvest Festival on Sunday, October 1 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Artisans, farm stands, wacky contests, a borsch lunch, and live music in the gazebo all make for a thoroughly enjoyable day of community conviviality. “It’s abundantly clear that the […]

Call for 2024 Cultural Ambassador Nominations

The Cultural Development Committee (CDC), on behalf of the City of Nelson, is inviting applications and nominations for the position of Nelson’s 2024 Cultural Ambassador. The award comes with an $1000 honorarium, with the winner announced at the City’s Annual Reception in December. Applications and nominations are welcomed for established artists of all disciplines who will […]

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Man arrested with loaded firearm in Creston

On September 27, 2023, police were called to a disturbance at a residence in Creston. Officers arrested the man, 19-year-old Zachary Muise, for allegedly breaching his conditions for being at the residence. Officers located a loaded firearm on Muise when he was arrested. Muise was held in custody and is facing multiple charges. “I am […]

New Facility Support Dog at Trail RCMP Victim Services

Ireland is our new Facility Support Dog at RCMP Victim Services at the Trail and Greater District Detachment. She is a black lab/golden retriever cross and was purpose-bred and specially chosen for her new working role. Ireland was raised and trained by the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides. Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides […]

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Actions protect people, B.C. communities this respiratory illness season

The Province and public-health officials are taking actions to continue protecting people, communities and the health-care system this fall and are encouraging people in B.C. aged six months and older to get their COVID-19 and influenza vaccines. “An increase in hospital visits with the fall respiratory illness season requires measures to ensure our acute care […]

Input from sheriffs to strengthen access to court services

B.C.’s justice system will be strengthened by the B.C. Sheriff Service’s (BCSS) comprehensive plan to support sheriffs and make sure people have consistent, safer access to court services. “The work sheriffs do is critical to ensure people have access to courtroom services,” said Niki Sharma, Attorney General. “With law-enforcement agencies across the country experiencing recruitment […]

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