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Local credit union celebrates 75 years of community impact
Nelson & District Credit Union is celebrating 75 years of service and community impact in conjunction with International Credit Union Day on Thursday, October 16.
Reconciliation Wall at LVR to inspire action all year long
Students and staff at L.V. Rogers Secondary School are being invited to take reconciliation into their own hands — one small action at a time.
Kootenay unemployment rate 6% in September
The jobless rate in our region ticked up slightly last month compared to the same time last year.
Interior Health names Sylvia Weir permanent president and CEO
Weir, who was filling in as interim CEO after Susan Brown stepped down in June, will take over the job permanently, the health authority announced today. Weir was previously the organization's chief financial officer.
Rosebery to Three Forks trail reopens after bridge repairs Â
The full length of the Rosebery-to-Three Forks (Galena) trail has reopened following a six-month closure for repairs.Â
Southeast B.C. fire ban partially lifted, but Category 3 burning still prohibited
As of 12 p.m. today, Wednesday, Oct. 8, Category 2 open fire restrictions will be lifted across the Southeast Fire Centre.
City of Nelson responds to wastewater leaks
Repairs are underway on the Grohman Narrows wastewater force main after the City of Nelson was alerted to two leaks.
Canadian Institute For the Blind brings services to Nelson
Nelson residents who are blind or partially sighted are invited to connect with representatives from the Canadian National Institute for the Blind during a meet and greet event at the Nelson Campus of Selkirk College.
Payton McKellar to be acclaimed to Salmo council
When nominations for the vacant seat on village council closed Friday, there was only one candidate for the job.
Kootenay real estate cools as listings climb
Real estate sales in the Kootenay Boundary declined in September for the second month in a row.
Salmo residents advised of chlorination work
The Village of Salmo is advising residents that its crew will begin chlorinating the community’s water system at midnight Wednesday, Oct. 1, through 7 a.m. Friday, Oct. 3.
Nelson seeking next Sports Ambassador
The City of Nelson is calling for applications and nominations for the community’s next Sports Ambassador,
RCMP looking for man last seen in Passmore
Nelson RCMP are seeking public assistance locating 38‑year‑old Rylan Mcphee.
Cottonwood Creek cleanup returns next week
The second annual Cottonwood Creek cleanup will take place Sept. 23 in celebration of B.C. Rivers Day.
Ostrich farm granted temporary stay of CFIA Cull order: agency to remain at farm
The Universal Ostrich Farm in Edgewood was in a celebratory mood late Wednesday morning after owners learned the Supreme Court of Canada granted an interim stay of a cull ordered by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.
Cautious with campfires
With the cooler weather creeping in, many of us are gearing up to warm ourselves by the fire- but while Category 1 campfires are not currently prohibited, the Southeast Fire Centre is asking the public to remain cautious.
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Q&A with Interior Health’s new CEO
Sylvia Weir was announced last week as the new president and CEO of Interior Health. Vista Radio spoke with her on Thursday.
Local credit union celebrates 75 years of community impact
Nelson & District Credit Union is celebrating 75 years of service and community impact in conjunction with International Credit Union Day on Thursday, October 16.
Oxygen Art Centre awarded multi-year funding
Oxygen Art Centre has announced that the artist-run centre is the recipient of a major multi-year funding program.
Reconciliation Wall at LVR to inspire action all year long
Students and staff at L.V. Rogers Secondary School are being invited to take reconciliation into their own hands — one small action at a time.
Nelson’s Civic Theatre aims to reopen by next Christmas
Nelson’s Civic Theatre is finally moving ahead with major renovations after an 18-month closure that stretched the resources and tested the resilience of the non-profit society behind it.Â
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