Nakusp forestry contractor fined after worker seriously injured in flash fire

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A Nakusp forestry contractor has been fined more than $45,000 after a worker was seriously injured in a flash fire at a cutblock near Passmore. 

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Kootenay earthquake part of region’s normal seismic activity

Environment Storrm Lennie -
The early-morning earthquake that rattled the Kootenays on Thursday is within the range of seismic activity expected in the region, according to a Natural Resources Canada seismologist.

More than a spawning run: Sinixt celebrate returning kokanee

Fish & Wildlife Storrm Lennie -
The annual kokanee spawning run is underway at Kokanee Creek, and for the Sinixt Confederacy, it's a part of a much bigger story about salmon, the land and the waterways they depend on. 

“Mystery solved”: B.C. Hydro says it found the floating island that appeared, then vanished, on B.C. lake

Environment Emily Joveski -
B.C. Hydro has tracked down a massive floating island that mysteriously drifted across Williston Reservoir before seemingly disappearing.

A new book about an old ship: updating the SS Moyie story

Community Greg Nesteroff -
Leading BC transportation historian Robert Turner's latest book, The Paddlewheeler SS Moyie: The Sweetheart of Kootenay Lake, comes 35 years after he last wrote on the subject.

This Pet of the Week will make you chuckle!

Community Andrea Daignault -
Our Summit Radio Pet of the Week from the BC SPCA West Kootenay is Chuckles!
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WPM disputes hiring company seeking $515K for Kootenay Lake ferry work

Construction Storrm Lennie -
Western Pacific Marine is denying allegations that it owes more than $515,000 to a company that claims it completed unpaid work on the Kootenay Lake ferry project.

August free of drug-related deaths in Kootenay-Boundary

Health My Nelson Now Staff -
Nobody died due to toxic drugs in the Kootenay-Boundary in August, according to figures from the BC Coroners Service.

BC Greens’ Nicole Charlwood hopes third time is the charm in Kootenay Central

2026 BC Election Greg Nesteroff -
The BC Green candidate for Kootenay Central says she is running again in the riding because she has the trust of the electorate and party staff, and is a "known quantity" in the riding.

Who’s running? 2026 West Kootenay election candidates

2026 Municipal Election My Nelson Now Staff -
Candidate lists based on CivicInfoBC and media reports. The nomination deadline is Sept. 11.

B.C. NDP pledges millions for clean energy and climate programs

2026 BC Election Storrm Lennie -
The B.C. NDP is promising millions of dollars in new investments in clean energy and climate programs if re-elected, while warning a Conservative government would roll back environmental protections. 

Gordon Skulnec puts affordability, property rights and public safety at centre of Kootenay Central campaign

2026 BC Election Kate Brown -
Conservative Party of B.C. candidate Gordon Skulnec is drawing on his experience in policing, health care and housing as he seeks to represent Kootenay Central in the Oct. 24 provincial election.

Kootenay unemployment rate dips to 4.9% in September

Labour My Nelson Now Staff -
The jobless rate in the Kootenays stood at 4.9 per cent in September, down from 5.8 per cent the previous month and six per cent a year earlier.

Blue eyed beauty ready for adoption at BC SPCA

Community Andrea Daignault -
Meet Blue, our Summit Radio Pet of the Week from the BC SPCA West Kootenay Branch, in Castlegar!

Distracted driving and seat belt violations rise across Kootenays

RCMP Kate Brown -
Distracted driving and seat belt enforcement increased across the Kootenays in September, prompting renewed warnings from BC Highway Patrol.

B.C. Conservatives propose replacing no-fault auto insurance with “hybrid” system

2026 BC Election Emily Joveski -
B.C. Conservatives are promising major changes to ICBC’s no-fault insurance system, including restoring some accident victims’ right to sue.

B.C. major party leaders prepare for live debate on Oct. 14

2026 BC Election Emily Joveski -
B.C.’s three major party leaders will face off Oct. 14 in the only televised leaders’ debate of the provincial election campaign.

Kootenay-Boundary real estate sales rise 9.1% in September

Real Estate My Nelson Now Staff -
According to the Association of Interior Realtors, 253 residential properties changed hands, which was down from 274 in August.
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