Not only do Kootenay communities have street problems but there are also forest problems. The Kootenay region is the site of the first cases of chronic wasting disease in B.C., found in two deer samples recently. Although the disease is considered an infectious and fatal disease affecting species in the cervid family — deer, elk, […]

On January 22, the 2024 Mining for Miracles campaign was launched at the Association for Mineral Exploration (AME) Roundup conference, with the Honourable David Eby, M.L.A. Premier of British Columbia, in support of the Precision Health Initiative (PHI) at BC Children’s Hospital. In 2023, the campaign had an exceptional year, raising over $2.1 million and […]

After a strong finish in the last provincial election, Nicole Charlwood is one of the most likely Greens to win in BC. When running for City Councilor for Nelson, Nicole received 75% of the vote and attracted the highest youth turnout in voting history. She can rally a community around the most important issues, and […]

An atmospheric river has wreaked havoc on the region’s snowpack in 2024. A series of storms — typically affecting Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland — have disrupted winter, with atmospheric rovers sourced from tropical regions creating heavy rainfall with temperatures at or near record high temperatures, a “snow commentary” from the Province explained on […]

DNT HIT, IXLR8, and CRASH1 didn’t make the cut, nor did FRBALL, SO-HIGH, and UNSAFE. These are among approximately 2,600 other personalized licence plate slogans you won’t see on the road in B.C. according to the Insurance Corporation of BC. In 2023, ICBC received 9,500 slogan requests from B.C. drivers looking to add a personalized […]

Despite chamber of commerce objections and an increase well above inflation the City will be implementing its new hourly meter parking rates in the downtown. Approval was given by City council on Feb. 6 to a bylaw amendment to increase parking rates by 37.5 per cent to help bolster an already $1 million revenue generator. […]

On Saturday, Feb 24th, Nelson CARES Society’s Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) fundraising event will be taking place with hundreds of walkers hitting the chilly, dark streets of Nelson. Those walkers will have asked their friends, family and co-workers to donate to support their walk. Because of the fast-paced nature of CNOY event, almost […]

The B.C. Wildlife Branch reports that cases of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) have been confirmed in two deer in the Kootenay region, south of Cranbrook. These are the first known cases of CWD in British Columbia. “We have been watching CWD spread province to province, state to state for at least 20 years, so this […]

Community programs, research, education, wellness and mental-health supports are part of a $10-million compensation package announced to provide lasting recognition of historical wrongs committed by the Province of B.C. against the Sons of Freedom Doukhobor and their families. Attorney General Niki Sharma announced the package, on behalf of Premier David Eby, at an event held Thursday […]

The effort to deliver the city’s next climbing centre is inching upwards as the campaign ascends from the design and cost estimate phase, searching for a hold on fundraising for construction. The Kootenay Climbing Association (KCA) has now completed a schematic design of the building and the climbing wall — just wrapping up within the […]