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Bear-resistant bins coming to downtown Nelson

Fish & Wildlife My Nelson Now Staff -
Hungry bears will have a harder time feasting in Nelson’s downtown core as the city rolls out 35 new bear-resistant garbage bins. 

B.C’s youth watchdog says more work needs to be done, one year after report on systemic failures

Provincial My Nelson Now Staff -
One year after a report by British Columbia's Child and Youth Representative on the horrific death of an Indigenous boy in care, the province is still working on an action plan for systemic changes to children and youth social services.

B.C. expands heat pump rebates to some renters, condo owners

Provincial My Nelson Now Staff -
British Columbia is expanding its heat pump rebate program to eligible apartment renters and condo owners. 

B.C. expands heat pump rebates to some renters, condo owners

Provincial My Nelson Now Staff -
British Columbia is expanding its heat pump rebate program to eligible apartment renters and condo owners. 

B.C. urges water conservation as drought deepens in some regions

Provincial My Nelson Now Staff -
British Columbia’s water, land and resource stewardship minister is encouraging residents to conserve water, saying drought is worsening in parts of the province. 

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued in East and West Kootenay

Weather My Nelson Now Staff -
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for both the East and West Kootenay. 

Puck drop date set for KIJHL season

KIJHL My Nelson Now Staff -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued in the West Kootenay.  
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Bear-resistant bins coming to downtown Nelson

Fish & Wildlife
Hungry bears will have a harder time feasting in Nelson’s downtown core as the city rolls out 35 new bear-resistant garbage bins. 

B.C’s youth watchdog says more work needs to be done, one year after report on systemic failures

Provincial
One year after a report by British Columbia's Child and Youth Representative on the horrific death of an Indigenous boy in care, the province is still working on an action plan for systemic changes to children and youth social services.

B.C. expands heat pump rebates to some renters, condo owners

Provincial
British Columbia is expanding its heat pump rebate program to eligible apartment renters and condo owners. 

B.C. expands heat pump rebates to some renters, condo owners

Provincial
British Columbia is expanding its heat pump rebate program to eligible apartment renters and condo owners. 

B.C. urges water conservation as drought deepens in some regions

Provincial
British Columbia’s water, land and resource stewardship minister is encouraging residents to conserve water, saying drought is worsening in parts of the province. 
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