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Stepping Stones seeks tents

News Glenn Hicks - July 31, 2017

If you have a tent or tarp you're not using, don't throw it away -- give it away. Nelson's Stepping Stones emergency shelter on Vernon St. is in need as...

UPDATED: Harrop Creek Wildfire to be monitored

News Glenn Hicks - July 28, 2017

The 20 hectare wildfire burning in a remote part of the mountains south of Harrop will not be tackled immediately by BC Wildfire crews. They've identified the area as being...

Fire destroys home in Bonnington

News Glenn Hicks - July 28, 2017

Another wildfire near the Kootenay River. A home on Thompson Rd in Bonnington burned down earlier this morning and crews have been working to stop any spread. Two helicopters, 3 RDCK...

Local MP continues farmers market tour

News Glenn Hicks - July 28, 2017

Our local MP continues his advocacy for small business agriculture and the environment with a visit to Nelson today. Kootenay-Columbia New Democrat Wayne Stetski is on a summer tour of...

Air and ground crews at ready for wildfires

News Glenn Hicks - July 27, 2017

The South East Fire Centre has crews on standby throughout our area in the event of wildfires. Two initial attack crews and two helicopters were able to assist local fire...

RDCK upholds ban on model park homes

News Glenn Hicks - July 27, 2017

The RDCK is upholding it's ban on park model homes. The modular units are for seasonal use and don't have the insulation to handle a harsh winter. Speaking as an individual...

Remembering Danny Rickaby’s business legacy

News Glenn Hicks - July 27, 2017

The son of a well known Nelson business leader is hoping the community will respond to a fundraising idea. Danny Rickaby, who owned the New Adventure Hotel and other businesses,...

Prolific offender arrested again in Nelson

News Glenn Hicks - July 27, 2017

Nelson police are reporting yet another altercation with a well known offender. They say the 24 year old man threw a rock through the windshield of a vehicle and uttered...

Body found in creek believed to be Alvin Dunic

News Glenn Hicks - July 27, 2017

RCMP say a body found in Crawford Creek Wednesday is believed to be that of Alvin Dunic. The Crawford Bay...

Early signs that Nelson clean air bylaw is working

News Glenn Hicks - July 27, 2017

Nelson's stricter rules banning smoking within 7 meters of all entrance ways and publicly used areas seem to be...

Sidewalk loo set to open in Nelson downtown

News Glenn Hicks - July 27, 2017

Nelson's first sidewalk public washroom will be a great addition to the downtown. This from Municipal Services Manager Chris Gainham...

Kaslo group hoping for pocket park grant.

News Glenn Hicks - July 26, 2017

The village of Kaslo is hoping to create a new green space in time for their 125th birthday next...

Community “dodges bullet” with log fire:Fire Chief

News Glenn Hicks - July 26, 2017

Nelson's fire chief says we got lucky after a burning log was found in the bush Tuesday night. Len MacCharles...

Big fine for passenger who flicked cigarette

News Glenn Hicks - July 26, 2017

An unmarked police car just happened to be in the right place at the right time to deal with...

Nelson cyclist critically hurt after hitting car

News Glenn Hicks - July 25, 2017

A Nelson cyclist was critically injured Tuesday morning. NPD Sgt Dino Falcone says a preliminary investigation suggests the man (in...

Mungall assures LNG industry after Petronas withdrawal

News Glenn Hicks - July 25, 2017

BC's new Minister of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources says the province is still a player in the liquefied...

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West Kootenay under drought level three

Weather July 2, 2025

Drought conditions in most of the West Kootenay region are at drought level three.

West Kootenay under severe thunderstorm watch

Weather 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 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 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 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.

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