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Puck drop date set for KIJHL season

KIJHL My Nelson Now Staff - July 9, 2025

The puck will drop on the 2025-26 KIJHL regular season on Friday, September 19, when the league’s 21 teams each embark on a 44-game schedule.

Kootenay real estate sees sustained momentum

Real Estate My Nelson Now Staff - July 8, 2025

Real estate in the Kootenays continues to outperform long-term trends, with activity staying above the 10-year average.

Drug alert issued for entire Interior Health Region

Health Care My Nelson Now Staff - July 7, 2025

A drug alert has been issued across all Interior Health regions following an increase in the detection of carfentanil in Down (opioid).

Updated: Missing woman found

Missing Person My Nelson Now Staff - July 6, 2025

Police are seeking the public's assistance in locating 52-year-old Jodi Lynn Perry, who was last seen in Airdrie on Wednesday, however, believed to be in the Salmo area.

Tom Wayman book launches in Nelson and Nakusp

Community My Nelson Now Staff - July 5, 2025

West Kootenay author Tom Wayman will launch his newest collection of poems, Out of the Ordinary, in Nelson and Nakusp later this month.

Residents can leave feedback on CleanBC initiative using survey

Provincial My Nelson Now Staff - July 3, 2025

The B.C. government wants your thoughts on its plan to lower emissions by filling in a survey.

Drug alert issued for Nelson area

Health Care My Nelson Now Staff - July 2, 2025

Interior Health has issued a drug alert for Nelson and surrounding areas for light pink pebble sold as Down.

Report on B.C. event safety submitted to B.C. government

Provincial My Nelson Now Staff - July 2, 2025

A public inquiry about community event safety has been submitted to the B.C. Government.

West Kootenay under drought level three

Weather My Nelson Now Staff - July 2, 2025

Drought conditions in most of the West Kootenay region are at drought level three.

West Kootenay under severe thunderstorm watch

Weather My Nelson Now Staff - July 2, 2025

A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued in the West Kootenay.

Commercial logging isn’t happening in BC parks; says B.C. Minister

Provincial My Nelson Now Staff - June 30, 2025

When it comes to commercial logging, BC parks are off-limits.

Mount Sentinel graduate Phoenix Allen Named 2025 Schulich Leader

SD8 My Nelson Now Staff - June 28, 2025

Mount Sentinel Secondary School (MSS) graduate Phoenix Allen has been named a 2025 Schulich Leader, securing a $100,000 scholarship to study math at Queens University.

Stage 2 water conservation measures in effect for the Duhamel Water System

RDCK My Nelson Now Staff - June 27, 2025

Resident on the Duhamel Water System in Electoral Area F are being move to Stage 2 water conservations measures effective immediately.

Nelson’s Government Road isn’t a dumping ground

City of Nelson My Nelson Now Staff - June 27, 2025

There’s been an increase in dumping in Nelson, which the City warns is not only illegal, but unhelpful and costly.

Canada Day in the Kootenays

Community My Nelson Now Staff - June 27, 2025

Don’t know where to go and what to do this Canada Day, Tuesday, July 1? We’ve got you covered. Here is a full list of events happening around the Kootenays.