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Nelson-Creston MLA pleased to see supports for farmers

Nelson-Creston MLA Brittny Anderson is glad to see support for B.C.'s orchards and vineyards impacted by climate change. This comes as the B.C. government announced up to $70 million in grants available for farmers. "In January, we had a cold snap that damaged a lot of crops, and in the Creston...

Province allocates $18,000 to improve Emergency Support Services in Castlegar

The province says the investment will help with training, recruiting, and purchasing new Emergency Support Service (ESS) equipment. ESS is a provincially funded program administered by local governments to provide temporary support for individuals and families unable to meet their needs when they are evacuated. Today (Friday), the province revealed a...

RCMP targeting drunk drivers on St. Patrick’s Day weekend

The BC Highway Patrol will be targeting impaired drivers all across the province over what promises to be a busy weekend.  St. Patrick’s Day is on Sunday, police are urging people to find themselves a safe ride home and promise drivers can expect to see roadblocks in place.  The Highway Patrol...

CBT funds wildfire preparedness initiatives

Over $2 million from the Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) will be split between 43 local projects aimed at wildfire preparedness, protection and prevention. CBT officials said the funding will go to rural communities and Indigenous Nations to pay for firefighter training and equipment. “Over the years, Basin communities have worked hard...

B.C. to help vineyards and orchards replant crops

The provincial government will help farmers growing grapes, cherries, tree fruit and berries regrow their crops with up to $70 million in grants available for farmers. B.C. government officials said the move will make farms more resilient to climate change and strengthen food security. "We're taking action to support farmers who...

Two arrested in relation to campfire at a Nelson construction site

The fire occurred on the site where a 125-unit senior living complex is currently being constructed. On Tuesday morning at 7:50 a.m., the Nelson Police Department and Nelson Fire Rescue Service responded to reports of a fire inside a secured construction site in the 600 Block of Vernon Street. A press...
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