The Nelson Road King’s 20th anniversary of the Queen City Cruise car show is hitting the streets of Nelson September 6th and 7th with 400 vehicles and eight to ten thousand spectators on Saturday. Nelson Road Kings President, Marcello Piro, who has been involved since since 2005, says there is something for everyone at the […]

BC Highway Patrol Nelson said Wednesday in a media release that officers are requesting witness and dash cam footage for an extremely erratic and dangerous driver during the Labour Day weekend in the West Koootenay. BC Highway Patrol Nelson said on Saturday, August 31 ,2024 RCMP Nelson, Trail and Castlegar detachments received several urgent 911 […]

The three R’s of academics will have a fourth as cell phone usage will now be restricted in schools across the district, starting this week. Similar to schools across the province, the schools of School District No. 8 (Kootenay Lake) will adhere to a district student code of conduct — developed by the SD8 board […]

The Province is moving forward with new guidelines to protect students and reduce the risks and harms of toxic-drug poisonings. “Our post-secondary campuses should be a safe space for students, staff and faculty,” said Lisa Beare, Minister of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills. “That’s why the Province has worked with the post-secondary sector to create […]

The RCMP is pleased to confirm that the 42-year-old male reported missing on August 30, 2024 has been located, and he is safe and sound. The RCMP thanks the media and public for their assistance. Previous Story: RCMP seek public assistance in locating Matthew Moreau RCMP is seeking public assistance in locating Matthew Moreau, who […]

September is near here and students are gearing up to return to class. Though it’s an exciting time of year, it also opens the door for potential challenges. This busy time has become a prime opportunity for scammers looking to take advantage of students returning to school.  Three common scams that students face arerental, online purchase, […]

Rescheduled due to July’s heatwave, the Central Kootenay Invasive Species Society (CKISS) and Tilia Botanicals are excited to present a hands-on workshop on Thursday, September 5, 2024, from 6-8 p.m. This free event will explore the benefits of medicinal and edible invasive plants while addressing their impact on native ecosystems. The workshop will include plant […]

A new season opens at the Capitol Theatre with fresh programming beginning in September   — highlighted by a boundary-breaking ballet from Cameron Fraser-Monroe called The Cowboy Act Suite. This show calls into question the dichotomy between “Cowboys and Indians.” Using humour, powerful music, and a spectacular visual display, the ballet explores how the Indian Act, […]

As students from across the province head back to school, it’s important for motorists to respect speeds zones, school and transit buses and crosswalks near schools. In the Heritage City, Nelson Police will be out monitoring schools zones watching for drivers exceeding the 30 km/h zones. “As School Season comes back around, The Nelson Police […]

Nelson Pride weekend was another success, capped off again by the annual parade through the downtown core of Nelson Sunday afternoon. Spectators lined Baker Street Sunday afternoon to watch Pride parade participants celebrate the day, waving rainbow flags and clever signs to cheer on the parade. From rainbow face paint to homemade signs encouraging acceptance, […]