The Nelson Police Department, in conjunction with the Salmo RCMP, are seeking the public’s assistance in locating Aza Tobias Hanbury. Mr. HANBURY is currently wanted in relation to numerous charges from multiple jurisdictions for offences including Flight from Police, Possession of Property Obtained by Crime and Police Obstruction. He is described...

B.C. officials warn of potential droughts as the province's snowpack sits at an average of 63 per cent of normal - the lowest recorded in 50 years. The Kootenays fare slightly better than the provincial average, with the West Kootenay sitting at 72 per cent and the East Kootenay at...

Police are seeking public assistance to locate Creston man, Jesse Wood. The 43 year old has been missing from his residence since 2pm Sunday March 31st. Jesse is described as Caucasian male, 5’7, around 170lbs, balding but has longer dark brown/black hair on the sides and brown eyes. He was last seen...

Restaurant owners with patios in downtown Nelson are required to phase out gas-powered patio heaters before the 2025 patio season. During April’s city council meeting, Nelson City Councilors approved several changes to the bylaw that regulates sidewalk patios, which was originally developed in 2020 in response to COVID-19 mandates. The amendments...

Starting this week British Columbians will have access to a free COVID-19 booster.  The province said in a release that boosters will be available at pharmacies, community health centers and regional health authority clinics for everyone 6 months and older.  Masks are no longer mandatory in Island Health facilities, but people...

Elementary school students in grades 4 and 5 will learn safer cycling skills after taking part in the province’s Everyone Rides program, which is expanding to the West Kootenays. The Everyone Rides program encourages kids throughout the province to try active transportation options in safe and organized environments, stated a...