Greg Nesteroff
Greg has been working in West Kootenay news media off and on since 1998. When he's not on the air, he's busy writing about local history. He'll soon publish a book about the man who founded the ghost town of Sandon.
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Former Nelson public works director, councillor Bob Adams dies at 82
After 26 years looking after the city's infrastructure, Adams served four terms on city council.
Graphic novel to recount Nelson teen’s secret flying lessons
A Victoria multidisciplinary artist will devote a month-long artist residency to telling the story of her grandmother's teenage years in Nelson — and her secret attempt to become a pilot.
Kootenay troubadour and photographer Stanley Triggs dies at 97
Triggs was a self-taught musician who released a now-classic album of BC folk songs and photographed East Kootenay communities just before they were drowned by dam construction.
Nelson sets temperature record
According to Environment Canada, the thermometer hit 39.8 degrees in Nelson yesterday. The previous record of 35.8 was set in 2017. Record-keeping dates to 1904.
FortisBC expects energy demand to peak on Wednesday
The company that provides power to much of the West Kootenay predicts electricity use within its service area will peak at 674 megawatts on Sept. 3.
Man convicted in Kaslo arson attempt
Alejandro Calderon stood trial in Nelson in June of this year for an incident that occurred on Dec. 5, 2022.
New Denver emergency room closed until Thursday
The emergency room at the Slocan Community Health Centre is closed for the second day in a row.
UPDATED: Couple known for online adventures killed near Trout Lake
Family and friends have identified the two people killed in a backcountry accident near Trout Lake as a Nanaimo couple known for their popular online adventuring videos.
UPDATED: Fire out at Kalesnikoff Lumber
No one was injured in a fire at the Tarrys sawmill this afternoon, but damage is described as "significant."
Hume Hotel ghost sign re-painting wins Nelson’s heritage award
For repainting an historic sign on the side of the KWC block, the Hume Hotel is this year's recipient...
Deb Thompson named 2024 Nelson cultural ambassador
A woman described as a "foundational member" of Nelson's arts community has been named the city's 2024 cultural ambassador.Deb...
Help available for West Kootenay families coping with mental illness
The woman who runs a regional education program for people who have family members with mental illness encourages anyone...
Premier’s ‘screw-up’ nothing new: New Denver survivor
Last week's postponement of a government apology to Sons of Freedom Doukhobor children sent to residential school in the...
Government apology to Sons of Freedom children postponed
The provincial government's apology to surviving Sons of Freedom Doukhobor children sent to residential school in the 1950s has...
Kaslo throws party for SS Moyie’s 125th birthday
On Oct. 22, 1898 the Canadian Pacific Railway launched the SS Moyie on Kootenay Lake, one of a fleet...
Kaslo joins call for dialysis services in Nelson
The Village of Kaslo is adding its voice to calls for kidney dialysis to be provided at Kootenay Lake...
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Former Nelson public works director, councillor Bob Adams dies at 82
After 26 years looking after the city's infrastructure, Adams served four terms on city council.
Infrastructure, housing, UNDRIP will top agenda as local governments meet in Victoria next week
Members of local governments and First Nations are gathering in Victoria next week for the annual Union of B.C. Municipalities (UBCM) convention.
B.C. Conservatives support federal bill to classify intimate partner killings as first-degree murder
B.C. politicians are voicing support for a federal Conservative bill that would classify the killing of an intimate partner as first-degree murder.Â
Whitewater eyes funding to pave access road
Whitewater Ski Resort is asking the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) to back its bid to pave a six-kilometre stretch of the Whitewater Access Road.
“Please stop”: Eby says Alberta’s pipeline dream jeopardizes B.C. projects
Premier David Eby said Alberta’s push for a new pipeline is a threat to existing major projects in B.C.Â
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