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By David Suzuki on Wednesday May 31 2023

In the effort to limit and reverse the worsening impacts of global heating, the immediate goal is to quickly stop burning coal, oil and gas. That means rapidly shifting to renewable energy for electricity generation and transportation.

By Timothy Schafer Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on Wednesday May 31 2023

 

Nelsonites will get a say in how future buildings are constructed in B.C. as the Province launches a survey on proposed changes to the B.C. Building Code.

By Lone Sheep Publishing on Tuesday May 30 2023

The reduce the overconsumption of water, effective Thursday, June 1, 2023, the Regional District of Central Kootenay will implement stage 1 water conservation measures across all water systems.

The RDCK said in a media release that these measures will remain in place from June 1 through September 30.

By Province of British Columbia on Tuesday May 30 2023

British Columbians living with brain injuries related to substance use now have access to specialized supports through a first-of-its-kind program in Canada.

Vancouver Coastal Health’s (VCH) Cognitive Assessment and Rehabilitation for Substance Use program (CARSU) supports adults with mild to moderate brain injuries related to an overdose.

By Southeast Fire Centre on Tuesday May 30 2023

The BC Wildfire Service will be supporting Interfor in conducting a hazard abatement prescribed burn in the Mineral Creek area. 

The Mineral Creek prescribed burn will cover up to nine hectares and is located approximately 10 kilometres northeast of the community of Burton.

By The Nelson Daily Sports on Tuesday May 30 2023

Athletes from Trafalgar Middle School and L.V. Rogers High School recently qualified to compete in the upcoming BC High School Track and Field Championships.

Six athletes will be travelling to Langley for the BC High School Track and Field Championships from June 7-10 in the Fraser Valley.

The LVR competitors include Allison Hung, Maya Abraham and Mitchell Erickson.

By Contributor on Monday May 29 2023

On Saturday, the cadets from 561 Nelson Osprey Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Cadets will be having their 70th Annual Ceremonial Review.

The review will be held at the Nelson Airport on June 3rd 2023 starting at 10:30 a.m. 

This marks the end of the formal training year for 561.

By Timothy Schafer Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on Monday May 29 2023

The quest for an indoor sports facility for the Nelson Soccer Association has received a kick from the regional district.

By Timothy Schafer Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on Monday May 29 2023

Regional emergency operations centres are receiving a cash infusion from the Province as the fire and flood season heads into full swing in the West Kootenay.

By The Nelson Daily Staff on Sunday May 28 2023

Members of the community joined with Nelson Fire and Rescue Services and Regional District of Central Kootenay Wildfire Mitigation Programstaff to help reduce ground and ladder fuels on the Rail Trail above the Heritage City during the Nelson Volunteer Rail Trail FireSmart Day.