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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.

New measles cases in the Interior

Health Care My Nelson Now Staff - June 27, 2025

Interior Health has confirmed additional measles cases in the Interior, including locations in the Nelson area.

Leadership locked in for Mount Sentinel Secondary School

Education My Nelson Now Staff - June 26, 2025

School District No. 8 has appointed Emily Mather as vice-principal of Mount Sentinel Secondary School starting August 1.

Most drivers tailgate but get frustrated when being tailgated, ICBC says

Transit My Nelson Now Staff - June 26, 2025

Many B.C. drivers admit to tailgating, but when it comes to being tailgated themselves, they feel frustrated.

Bus service transferring to new Victoria Street exchange on Monday

City of Nelson My Nelson Now Staff - June 26, 2025

Nelson’s Victoria Street Transit Exchange will open on Monday, June 30.

Property tax payment deadline next week

City of Nelson My Nelson Now Staff - June 23, 2025

Property taxes in Nelson are due on Tuesday, July 2.

Boil water notice issued in Duhamel

RDCK My Nelson Now Staff - June 20, 2025

A boil water notice has been issued for the Duhamel Creek Water System in the Regional District of Central Kootenay’s Electoral Area F, effective immediately.

National Indigenous Peoples Day celebrations set for this weekend

Community My Nelson Now Staff - June 19, 2025

This weekend will see National Indigenous Peoples Day celebrated across the West Kootenay with events honouring the cultures, traditions and contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Metis Peoples.