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Nelson imposes stage 2 watering restrictions

This week’s high temperatures and low water levels have forced the City of Nelson to impose stage 2 watering restrictions.

CBT backs new rental project in Nakusp

The Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) is funding the development of a new rental housing complex in Nakusp.

Ymir boil water notice cancelled

The Regional District of Central Kootenay issued the notice on Aug. 14 due to repairs to a water main leak.

Suspect arrested in Nakusp hit-and-run that injured two pedestrians

Nakusp RCMP have arrested a suspect in connection with a hit-and-run that left two pedestrians injured on August 19. 

Wildfire destroys encampment near railway tracks west of Nelson

No one was injured in a wildfire west of Nelson on Highway 3A/6 on Wednesday evening.

Nelson Police looking for missing person from Calgary

Nelson Police are asking for the public’s help to locate a missing 28-year-old Calgary resident last seen in Nelson on Aug. 14.

Nelson RCMP seek missing man

Police are asking for your help in finding Camden Guille-Sikora.

Arrest made in Crescent Valley break-in

A woman whom police believe to be connected to a break-in this week was picked up in Nakusp.

Boil water notice issued in Ymir

The Regional District of Central Kootenay says it's taking the precaution due to depressurization of the distribution system while they make repairs.

Nelson pipe bomb came from Oasis

A pipe bomb defused this week in Nelson was found on a rural property in Oasis.

UPDATED: Pipe bomb safely disposed of in Nelson

The Nelson Police Department (NPD) was involved in the safe disposal of a improvised explosive device (IED) on Wednesday afternoon.

RDCK to start selling compost at Salmo and Ootischenia facilities

Residents will soon be able to purchase Class A compost from the Ootischenia Landfill and Salmo Transfer Station for agricultural, garden, and landscaping purposes. 

Spike in false alarm triggers prompts warning from Nelson Police

Nelson police have responded to 17 panic alarm activations at local businesses and banks since the beginning of August - but 16 were confirmed to be false. 

FortisBC employees vote in favor of job action

FortisBC employees in both electric and gas operations have voted in favour of strike action. 

UPDATED: No injuries in semi-trailer crash on Highway 6 between Nelson and Ymir

No one was injured in a head-on collision involving two large semi-trucks on Highway 6 between Nelson and Ymir last Thursday. 

Spike in thefts prompts reminder from Nelson Police

A spike in thefts from vehicles has the Nelson Police Department emphasizing the importance of crime prevention. 

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Priscilla Germann Davis named Kaslo Citizen of the Year

The Village of Kaslo has named the late Priscilla Germann Davis as its 2025 Citizen of the Year.

Nelson imposes stage 2 watering restrictions

This week’s high temperatures and low water levels have forced the City of Nelson to impose stage 2 watering restrictions.

CBT backs new rental project in Nakusp

The Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) is funding the development of a new rental housing complex in Nakusp.

B.C. Conservatives call for clarity from Supreme Court of Canada on Cowichan title case

B.C. Conservative Leader John Rustad wants Canada’s top court to weigh in on the recent decision in favour of the Cowichan Tribes' land and fishery claim in Richmond.

Back-to-school programs see growing demand for school supplies as prices rise

Some British Columbia groups that help provide families with school supplies said they have seen an uptick in demand heading into this school year. 
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