As BC enters a peak period for wildlife activity, Road Safety at Work urges drivers in the Southern Interior to be on alert for animals on highways. Every year in B.C. some 9,900 vehicle collisions with wildlife are reported, according to ICBC. The actual numbers may be much higher due to under-reporting. Collisions with deer often […]

Canada’s population surpassed 41 million people in the first quarter of 2024, to reach 41,012,563 on April 1, 2024 according to Statistics Canada. This milestone was reached less than one year after Statistics Canada announced that the population hit the 40 million mark, on June 16, 2023. The population grew by 242,673 people during the first quarter of 2024, which corresponds to a […]

The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) has begun major upgrades at three waste facilities in Nakusp, Rosebery, and Slocan. These projects will replace aging infrastructure, increase site capacity, and improve the efficiency of waste management in the area. Construction at the Nakusp Landfill is just beginning, while work at the Rosebery Transfer Station and […]

Rain may have been in the forecast, but smiles were seen everywhere as L.V. Rogers celebrated its 2024 Graduating Class with ceremonies over the weekend. The Cap & Gown Ceremony in the Nelson and District Community Complex started the festivities before Grads were saluted by the public during the annual Cavalcade Saturday afternoon through the Heritage […]

After experiencing more than a decade in the school system, the  L.V. Rogers Class of 2024 will take the next step in their journey following Graduation Ceremonies this weekend, beginning Friday with the Cap & Gown Ceremony in the Nelson and District Community  Complex. The Cap & Gown Ceremony begins at 7 p.m. with grads […]

To help reduce the wildfire risk in the wildland urban interface, the BC Wildfire Service is supporting the Kalesnikoff Lumber Company and the Regional District of Central Kootenay in continuing the prescribed burn in the Selous Creek area near Nelson. The BC Wildfire Service said this burn is located approximately two kilometres south of the City of […]

Cyclists and other vulnerable road users will have added protection under the law with new safe passing distance rules for drivers. The new law, which came into effect on June 3, 2024, is among several updates to the Motor Vehicle Act coming into effect to enhance safety and promote cleaner and active transportation. The amendments […]

The BC SPCA’s Lock-in for Love puts the “fun” in fundraiser and it all starts right from your phone or keyboard. This one-of-a-kind event runs from June 5 through 22. Caring participants not only raise funds that will help change the lives of animals in local communities across B.C., but they also get the opportunity […]

The buildup to the 2024 Grey Cup in Vancouver kicked off Friday in the Heritage City. The Grey Cup Festival Tour began its 50 city stop in the Heritage City at the Hall Street Plaza before making stops in the Sunflower City as part of Sunfest,  Christina Lake and Grand Forks. The festival will be […]

West Kootenay Transit Action will be highlighting the need for a big boost in bus public transit services at a roadside rally on Friday, June 7th.  At the, “I need a bus to….” rally, activists, mainly seniors, will be holding signs alongside the Highway just south of the intersection at the lights with Baker Street. […]