Province new cellphone restrictions in schools take effect at start of new term
Cellphones and other digital devices will be restricted in B.C. schools when students return to school next week as part of a series of actions to keep kids safe and healthy. “Every child in British Columbia should feel safe, supported and engaged when they head back to school next week,” said Premier David Eby. “Our […]
Campfire ban rescinded in Southeast Fire Centre
BC Wildfire Service said in a media release that effective at 12 p.m. (noon) PDT on Monday, August 26, 2024, campfires will be allowed in the Southeast Fire Centre. The BC Wildfire Service takes several factors into account before rescinding open burning prohibitions. This includes balancing the needs of the public with the need to […]
Driver killed in single tractor-trailer collision near Sicamous
On Saturday, August 24, 2024, at approximately 6:45 a.m., RCMP in Sicamous, BC, responded to a report of a single tractor trailer collision. The investigation shows the victim’s truck struck the west end of the bridge as it descended down the hill eastbound onto the bridge. The truck then struck the north side curb of […]
BC 1 Call reminds residents to call before clearing blocked sewers
BC 1 Call is marking September 16-20, 2024 as Sewer Safety Awareness Week, to raise awareness among British Columbians about the potential hazards of clearing a blocked sewer without first calling BC 1 Call. During the last four years, 47% of gas line damage incidents related to work done on sewer infrastructure occurred due to […]
RCMP make arrest in relation to firearms complaints
Grand Forks RCMP have taken a man into custody following numerous reports of a man in a truck allegedly in possession of a shotgun. RCMP said in a media release that during the past few days, residents have made reports regarding a male in a black truck allegedly in possession of a shotgun. RCMP said […]
Street culture camping conversation won’t be kicked to the curb with new bylaw amendment
People no longer have to fight for their right to camp. The constitutional right for people to take shelter at night in Nelson has been passed — in a bylaw amendment to the Parks Bylaw on Aug. 20 — balanced with the ‘broader community’s interest in ensuring that any such camping is done in an […]
Keeping it clean: City steps up for clean-up of Government Road site
A community-organized clean-up of the Government Road campsite later this week has been averted. Instead, a clean up by the City of Nelson has been scheduled for the site on Wednesday, noted Mayor Janice Morrison in an email thread on the issue. “Thank you for starting to organize a group of volunteers, however, it requires […]
Pride celebration begin with City Hall flag raising ceremony
Nelson Pride board, volunteers, and the public were on hand for the Pride progress flag raising at City Hall in Nelson on Monday. This event is always one of the highlights of the week, it is such a visible statement of inclusion and belonging to kick off the week of events. The board has been […]
Search and Rescue teams coordinate airlift of injured mountain biker to hospital
RCMP said that a 71-year-old mountain biker was was transported to hospital with serious injuries following a fall while riding trails Sunday in the Merry Creek recreational area. RCMP said that on on August 25, 2024, at approximately 1 p.m., the Castlegar RCMP were advised that a mountain biker suffered serious injuries while riding trails […]
RCMP make largest drug seizure in Prince George history
On August 21, 2024, Prince George RCMP received a report of a break-and-enter in progress at a residence on the 4400-block of Fifth Avenue. While investigating the break-and-enter, police officers noted a large number of counterfeit cigarettes in the home. Police officers obtained a search warrant for the residence where they discovered a significant number […]
