Drew Wilson
Drew brings more than four decades of experience to the Kootenay newsroom. His career has taken him across Ontario, the Northwest Territories and B.C. Drew combines his love of radio and community with his passion for sports.
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Public hearing into Nelson Police misconduct
A public hearing has been called to probe possible misconduct by three current and three former Nelson City Police officers.
Erickson is getting ready for the international stage
The 22-year-old middle distance runner from Nelson is coming off a second-place finish in the men's 800 metres at the NCAA championships on his home track at the University of Oregon.
Erickson snatches silver
A strong season on the track continues for Matti Erickson. The middle-distance runner from Nelson finished second in the men's 800-metres at the NCAA outdoor track and field championships.
High Streamflow Advisory issued for much of the West Kootenay
A high streamflow advisory for much of the province includes the West Kootenay.
Human-caused wildfire burning near Gray Creek
A human caused fire is burning out of control in the Gray Creek area on the east shore of Kootenay Lake.
Kootenay unemployment on the rise
The Kootenay unemployment continues to rise.
Missing but never forgotten: The search for Chris Newton
"We will never give up."That's the vow of Christine Moore as the search for her son Christopher Newton continues.The 33-year-old was last seen in Nelson in August of last...
Nelson case makes it to BC Legislature
The case of an 18-year-old Nelson girl has made it to the floor of the BC Legislature.Skeena MLA Claire Rattée said the girl's father, who is a recovering drug...
Balfour wildfire contained
The BC Wildfire Service does not expect a blaze near Balfour to get any bigger.They have declared the Queens...
Kootenay pair perform on ice
Teagan Kendrick and Bryce Sookro continue to get accolades for outstanding seasons.Kendrick led all BCHL netminders during the regular...
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Ladybird speedboat returns to Hall Street Pier
The historic Ladybird speedboat has been returned to Nelson’s Hall Street Pier.
Clocks “fall back” an hour this weekend as daylight time ends
Clocks are set to “fall back” across much of Canada this weekend, as daylight time ends at 2 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 2.
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SD8 earns national communications award for sustainability campaign
Kootenay Lake’s School District 8 has been named a 2025 Canadian Association of Communicators in Education Award of Distinction winner for its 2024-25 Sustainability in SD8 public engagement campaign.
E-bike safety still a concern in Nelson
Speeding and rule-breaking e-bike users continue to be a growing concern in Nelson.Â
Nelson Police Chief warns gun buyback could strain small forces
Nelson Police Chief Donovan Fisher says the federal government’s assault-style rifle buyback program could strain smaller police forces without extra supports.Â
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