By the Co-operative Housing Federation of Canada   Today, the federal government launched a new Co‑operative Housing Development Program to support a new generation of co-op housing in Canada and help make housing more affordable.  For decades, co-ops have provided Canadians with secure, affordable, and community-oriented homes. The new $1.5 billion program – co-designed with […]

The newest addition to the growing mural landscape in Nelson has been approved. The Nelson and District Arts Council (NDAC) request to allow a mural to be painted on the City-owned Nelson and District Youth Centre — 608 Lake St. — is moving forward after City council gave the project the nod on Tuesday night […]

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 […]

Even as Kootenay Lake’s shoreline continues to be ‘degraded’ a new strategic plan is being developed to slow and eventually halt illegal development on main body of water in the area. A five-year strategic plan is being proposed for development by the Kootenay Lake Partnership (KLP) — with a proposal for support from the City […]

Animation and filmmaking fans will be drawn to this year’s Kootenay Moving Pictures weekend event, a collaboration with the Capitol Theatre and Vancouver’s Echo Park Centre North. This weekend includes an analog cinematography workshop on Friday June 7th from 1-5 p.m. and a film screening event on Saturday June 8th, both at the Capitol Theatre. […]

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. […]

People still have time to fill out a survey on the region’s parks, trails and water access in the regional district. Late last month the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) embarked on a month-long engagement process to support the development of a regional parks, trails, and water access strategy, engaging people through an online […]

Nelson Police is advising the public that the Nelson woman reported missing last week has been found. Nelson Police said that 49-year-old Marieke Thiessen, who was last seen May 29th, was safely located Tuesday. Nelson Police would like to thank the public with assisting in locating Marieke Thiessen. Previous Story: Nelson Police requesting public assistance […]