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Stepping Stones seeks tents

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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BC's new Minister of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources says the province is still a player in the liquefied...
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Three B.C. First Nations get federal funding for clean energy projects

Provincial
Three First Nations in British Columbia will receive federal funding for clean energy projects.

B.C. sharpens claws on exotic cat ownership

Provincial
British Columbia is moving to ban all exotic cats in the province.

Kootenay real estate sees sustained momentum

Real Estate
Real estate in the Kootenays continues to outperform long-term trends, with activity staying above the 10-year average.

Drug alert issued for entire Interior Health Region

Health Care
A drug alert has been issued across all Interior Health regions following an increase in the detection of carfentanil in Down (opioid). 

Category 2 open fire prohibition coming into affect Friday

Wildfires
Category 2 open burning will be prohibited across the Southeast Fire Centre starting Friday, July 11 at 12 p.m.  
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