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Infrastructure, housing, UNDRIP will top agenda as local governments meet in Victoria next week
Members of local governments and First Nations are gathering in Victoria next week for the annual Union of B.C. Municipalities (UBCM) convention.
B.C. Conservatives support federal bill to classify intimate partner killings as first-degree murder
B.C. politicians are voicing support for a federal Conservative bill that would classify the killing of an intimate partner as first-degree murder.Â
RDCK signs three-year contract with CUPE staff
The deal with Locals 748 and 2264 is retroactive to March 1, 2024 and runs until Feb. 28, 2027.
Area restriction lifted for wildfire east of Ymir
The BC Wildfire Service has cancelled an order restricting public access to the area around the Cultus wildfire.
Nelson Police issue e-bike reminder
An increase in e-bike riders, and related complaints, has the Nelson Police Department reminding users they must follow the same rules as vehicles when on the road.Â
More Shaikh Al Kar products recalled in B.C. due to salmonella
A recall of Shaikh Al Kar products due to possible salmonella contamination is expanding in British Columbia.Â
Balfour water restrictions rescinded
Emergency water restrictions have been rescinded in Balfour. Â
Creston Valley Thunder Cats defeat Nelson Leafs 8-2
The Creston Valley Thunder Cats scored 3 goals in less than 30 seconds last night, as they eased to an 8-2 win over the Nelson Leafs.
Salmo byelection slated for Nov. 8
The byelection is being held following the resignation of councillor Melanie Cox in May.
Warrant issued in Nelson-area dangerous driving case
An Alberta man facing dangerous driving charges in a crash near Nelson failed to appear in court as scheduled on Aug. 25.
Elevated water restrictions issued in Village of Slocan
Elevated water restrictions have been issued for all users on the Village of Slocan water system, effective immediately.Â
Residents urged to be on the lookout for scams
The Nelson Police Department is warning residents about a recent scam involving fraudulent text messages claiming to be from ICBC.
Kootenay-Boundary real estate sales, listings decline in August
According to the Association of Interior Realtors, there were 278 residential sales in the region in August, down from 312 units sold the previous month. However, it was a 0.7 per cent increase on August 2024.
Biography of Sandon founder to be launched in October
A local history book 20 years in the making will be launched at the Silvery Slocan Museum in New Denver in October.
Small business group says B.C. regional districts need to reign in spending
A report from a small business advocacy group finds spending among regional districts in British Columbia is growing faster than key economic measures.Â
Cops for Kids headed for the Kootenays
A milestone year is underway as 23 law enforcement cyclists and support crew hit the road for the 25th annual Cops for Kids Ride,Thomas Alan Budd Foundation,
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Friends of Kootenay Lake Stewards host fall events at Harrop Wetland and annual Kootenay Lake Summit
Friends of Kootenay Lake Stewardship Society is inviting community members to participate in a series of hands-on events this fall at the Harrop Wetland and to join the upcoming Kootenay Lake Summit.
Former Nelson public works director, councillor Bob Adams dies at 82
After 26 years looking after the city's infrastructure, Adams served four terms on city council.
Infrastructure, housing, UNDRIP will top agenda as local governments meet in Victoria next week
Members of local governments and First Nations are gathering in Victoria next week for the annual Union of B.C. Municipalities (UBCM) convention.
B.C. Conservatives support federal bill to classify intimate partner killings as first-degree murder
B.C. politicians are voicing support for a federal Conservative bill that would classify the killing of an intimate partner as first-degree murder.Â
Whitewater eyes funding to pave access road
Whitewater Ski Resort is asking the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) to back its bid to pave a six-kilometre stretch of the Whitewater Access Road.
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