The Province is announcing that B.C.'s public auto insurer will provide a one-time relief rebate of $110 to customers to ease the financial burden of increased gas prices caused by the invasion of Ukraine by Russian forces. This rebate will total more than $395 million and comes at time when the global increase in gas prices...

In a market where commercial real estate availability is at historic lows, the former Nelson Cannabis Collective building at 45 Government Road, originally marketed as one of Canada’s first craft cannabis production, processing and retail facilities, has formally rebranded itself as Gerrard Station, set to become the ...

On June 1, 2022, B.C.'s lowest-paid workers will get a pay boost, with the general minimum wage increasing from $15.20 to $15.65 an hour. The Province is following through on a 2020 commitment to increase the minimum wage to $15 an hour through measured, predictable increases, and then tie future increases to the rate of...

There's some huge news coming out of Whitewater Ski Resort, and the news isn't just about the amazing snow conditions. The Nelson-based ski resort is pleased to announce a new quad chairlift that will run to the top of Silver King Ridge from the main base area.  The new chairlift will be a brand-new, fixed-grip quad from...

In a media release posted on the company website Friday, Traction on Demand said it has signed a definitive agreement to be acquired by partner and global leader in CRM, Salesforce. The media release said with more than 14 years of experience building solutions on the Salesforce Platform, Traction on Demand is a leading...

The provincial government today unveiled its 2022 budget that reflects its plans to support priorities such as childcare, homelessness and mental health, reconciliation, and the continued transition to a low carbon economy. “The budget provides significant resources to support inclusive and clean growth as outlined in the...

People in British Columbian will soon have the added convenience of renewing their personal ICBC insurance policies online. Eligible ICBC customers with policies expiring on or after May 1, 2022, will have the option to renew their policy using their computer, tablet or mobile device. While May 1 will be the official launch...

Health care advocacy is a new but swiftly growing field in Canada, and Nelson’s Paige Lennox is at the forefront. Lennox’s former work as a nurse in acute critical care, addictions, and end-of-life care meant advocating for patients every day. “I was always drawn to advocating for my patients,” says Lennox. “I want to help ...

Homeowners are going to get a shock in the next few days after receiving their 2022 assessments. In a media release Tuesday, BC Assessment said owners of about 150,000 properties throughout the Kootenay Columbia region will receive their 2022 assessment notices that reflect market value as of July 1, 2021. "Homeowners ...

During the last year, nine entrepreneurs took part in three qualifying pitch events organized by the Kootenay Association for Science & Technology (KAST). The competition had thousands of viewers from across the province and beyond. According to KAST: “Entrepreneurs from every corner of the Kootenays braved the virtual ...