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Climate advocate joins B.C. Greens leadership race

Provincial Emily Joveski - July 3, 2025

The B.C. Greens have added 24-year-old climate advocate Emily Lowan from Victoria to the slate of candidates in the party's leadership race.

Residents can leave feedback on CleanBC initiative using survey

Provincial My Nelson Now Staff - July 3, 2025

The B.C. government wants your thoughts on its plan to lower emissions by filling in a survey.

Drug alert issued for Nelson area

Health Care My Nelson Now Staff - July 2, 2025

Interior Health has issued a drug alert for Nelson and surrounding areas for light pink pebble sold as Down.

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.

Comox councillor enters B.C. Greens leadership race

Provincial Emily Joveski - July 2, 2025

Comox town councillor and family doctor Jonathan Kerr is in the running to be the next leader of the B.C. Greens.

B.C. opens applications for IVF funding, offering up to $19K per patient

Provincial Emily Joveski - July 2, 2025

Applications are open now through to March 2026 for British Columbia’s publicly funded in-vitro fertilization program.

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.

B.C. to let developers defer most fees until occupancy starting in 2026

Provincial Emily Joveski - July 2, 2025

Home builders in B.C. will be able to delay paying the majority of development cost charges until a building is occupied, starting next year.

First Nations leaders setbacks in reconciliation should spur reflection this Canada Day

Provincial Emily Joveski - July 1, 2025

Canada Day this year comes amid a surge in national pride among Canadians, however, First Nations leaders across the province say Canada Day should also be an opportunity to reflect on the country’s colonial history.

B.C. weighs stripping tenant protections from supportive housing residents

Provincial Emily Joveski - June 30, 2025

A new working group is exploring the possibility of removing supportive housing from British Columbia’s Residential Tenancy Act in an effort to address safety concerns at the facilities.

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.

B.C. receives improved rating on interprovincial trade: CFIB

Provincial Emily Joveski - June 30, 2025

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business has praised British Columbia on making strides toward removing interprovincial trade barriers over the last year, but claims there’s still more work to be done.

Majority of British Columbians optimistic about Canada’s future: poll

Provincial Emily Joveski - June 30, 2025

A new poll finds Canadian pride is surging as the country prepares to mark its 158th birthday on Tuesday.

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.