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RCMP and CFIA convoy locks down ostrich farm, owners arrested
The owners of Universal Ostrich farm in Edgewood, BC were removed from the property and arrested by RCMP Tuesday afternoon.
Nelson resident takes lotto winnings on vacation
An ordinary day at home quickly turned extraordinary for a Nelson local, netting $500k in prize money.
Convoy descends on ostrich farm, owners fear cull will proceed
A convoy that included members of the RCMP and Canadian Food Inspection Agency arrived in the early morning hours.
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Balfour water restrictions rescinded
Emergency water restrictions have been rescinded in Balfour.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
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More than 12,500 public service workers taking job action as BCGEU ramps up strike
The B.C. General Employees Union is again ramping up job action, amid what it says is now the longest public service strike in the province's history.
RCMP and CFIA convoy locks down ostrich farm, owners arrested
The owners of Universal Ostrich farm in Edgewood, BC were removed from the property and arrested by RCMP Tuesday afternoon.
B.C. mayors say they need more help with burdens of housing, street disorder
Street disorder, addictions and homelessness are a major topic as local government leaders and other officials gathered for the annual Union of B.C. Municipalities convention.
Elenore Sturko booted from Conservative caucus after Rustad survives leadership review
Surrey-Cloverdale MLA Elenore Sturko will sit as an Independent after leader John Rustad kicked her out of the Conservative caucus.Â
John Rustad survives B.C. Conservative leadership review
John Rustad has survived a leadership review by the B.C. Conservatives.Â
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