Kayaker saves swimmer from Columbia's currents
A man has a kayaker to to thank for his life, according to Castlegar top cop RCMP Sgt. Monty Taylor "On Sept. 15, at approximately 2:45 p.m., a kayaker while on the Columbia River in Castlegar observed a male who was in medical distress shortly after entering the river," Taylor said.. "The kayaker was able to pull the 55-year-old...
Logging project reducing risk of wildfire in Nelson’s watershed
An ongoing wildfire risk reduction project on 70 hectares of forest just outside of the city is reducing the threat of fire inside the city, according to a regional district official. Joel Hamilton said the Selous Creek Wildfire Risk Reduction project — for a price tag of $580,340 — was to offer planning and treatment of the...
On your marks: Advance polls open in Kootenay-Columbia
Time to get your pre-game face on. Advance polling began Friday and continues until Monday across the nation and in the Kootenay-Columbia riding (which includes Nelson). The polls open for a limited span to give people the chance to vote prior to the Sept. 20 federal election day. Polling stations will be open in select...
BC sees 774 new cases and five new deaths overnight
As of Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021, 85.3% (3,955,624) of eligible people 12 and older in B.C. have received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine and 77.8% (3,608,067) received their second dose. In addition, 85.9% (3,716,975) of all eligible adults in B.C. have received their first dose and 78.8% (3,406,522) received their second...
Police seeking public tips after smash-and-grab at Salmo liquor store
At 3:07 a.m. on Sept. 7, Salmo RCMP members responded to the report of a Break and Enter at the Salmo BC Liquor Store, according to detachment commander RCMP Cpl. Darryl Orr. "Investigating members discovered that the glass to the entrance door had been smashed and two male suspects had gained entry into the store," Orr said....
BC reports 814 new cases overnight, 272 in IHA
As of Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021, 85.2% (3,949,169) of eligible people 12 and older in B.C. have received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine and 77.7% (3,601,169) received their second dose. In addition, 85.8% (3,711,066) of all eligible adults in B.C. have received their first dose and 78.6% (3,400,194) received their second...
Long weekend sees 2,425 new cases in BC, with 838 in IHA
As of Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2021, 85.1% (3,943,729) of eligible people 12 and older in B.C. have received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine and 77.6% (3,594,929) received their second dose. In addition, 85.7% (3,706,533) of all eligible adults in B.C. have received their first dose and 78.5% (3,394,910) received their second...
Interior Health hosts school-based COVID-19 vaccine clinics
Interior Health, in partnership with School Districts throughout the Interior, is providing at-school COVID-19 immunization clinics for returning students, staff, and teachers. “Keeping schools open and safe is vital for the social and emotional well-being of students,” said Jennifer Whiteside, Education Minister. “We must ...
BC records 671 new cases and three deaths overnight
As of Friday, Sept. 3, 2021, 84.8% (3,929,089) of eligible people 12 and older in B.C. have received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine and 77.1% (3,572,841) received their second dose. In addition, 85.4% (3,694,070) of all eligible adults in B.C. have received their first dose and 78.1% (3,376,103) received their second ...
Current fire season wildfire number, size eclipses 10-year average
The most unprecedented wildfire season on record in the last decade in terms of hectares burned and the number of fires is slowly making its exit. The 2021 fire season in the Southeast Fire Centre has torched previous years with an unparalleled amount of fires and hectares burned compared to the 10-year average for the region,...
