ICBC and police launch campaign to address increase in impaired related crashes
Over the summer months every year, impaired driving-related crashes where someone is injured or killed increase by 27% in B.C. The largest increase occurs in northern B.C. (up 63%) followed by the Southern Interior (up 53%), Vancouver Island (up 21%) and Lower Mainland (up 11%). This is why ICBC and police are launching a summer-long […]
Strides made in region’s ambulance service delivery
The region’s rural ambulance service just got a little stronger. Over two months ago the staffing model for ambulance workers in rural and remote communities are staffed changed, adding new full-time paramedic positions and new full time community paramedic positions across the region and the province. The change affected the Kaslo, Winlaw and New Denver […]
BCHP investigate fatal Hwy 99 collision
On June 12, 2024, at approximately 6:15 a.m., BC Highway Patrol received a report of a serious collision on Highway 99 in the northbound lanes near the George Massey Tunnel in Delta, according to BCHP Cpl. Melissa Jongema. She said a motorcyclist ran into a car and the motorcyclist fell onto the roadway. The motorcyclist […]
B.C. takes action ahead of summer wildfire season
As B.C. transitions into warmer, drier summer months, the Province continues to take action to help keep people and communities safe from wildfires. This includes additional and faster support for people evacuated from their homes during an emergency. “The spring rains were very welcome and have helped with fire suppression in some parts of B.C., […]
Column: Undeniable economic case for climate action
Working to resolve the climate crisis is a tremendous economic opportunity. Even normally conservative organizations such as the International Monetary Fund agree that the benefits far outweigh the costs. Of course, the global consumer-based capitalist system encourages waste and destructive practices in the name of financial gain, so the necessary transformational change really requires a […]
RCMP investigate break in at Vaagen Fiber Canada mill near Midway
Midway RCMP are looking for the owners of a white Ford pickup after the vehicle was seen on surveillance footage early Tuesday morning leaving the Vaagen Fiber Canada mill with a box full of tools and equipment. Midway RCMP said that June 11, 2024, officers responded to a report of a break and enter into […]
Nelson Police investigating two motor vehicle collision hit-and-runs
Nelson Police is requesting assistance from the public in identifying two suspects in separate hit-and-run incidents on Sunday, June 9 in the Heritage City. Nelson Police said officers are actively investigating these incidents and urges anyone who may have witnessed one of these collisions or has information about the vehicle or driver involved to come […]
Fatal single-vehicle collision near Salmo
On June 8, 2024, at 10:40 p.m., frontline officers responded to a report of a single-vehicle motor vehicle collision near the bridge at Second Relief Road, near Salmo, according to RCMP Cpl. James Grandy. “Upon arrival, it appeared the driver had lost control of his vehicle, before colliding with the bridge’s barricades,” Grandy said. “Sadly, […]
Fatal crash near Trail takes life of Grand Forks man
On Saturday, June 8, at 1:11 a.m. frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP and BC Highway Patrol officers responded to a report of a collision between a motor cycle and a commercial transport truck on Hwy 22, near Trail, according to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. “A 53-year-old Grand Forks man was riding his motorcycle southbound […]
Time to salute the Graduation Class of 2024
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 […]
