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 has recently published a book about the man who founded the ghost town of Sandon.
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West Kootenay Labour Council endorses Janice Morrison

2026 Municipal Election Greg Nesteroff -
The West Kootenay Labour Council has given its stamp of approval to five local election candidates who it believes to be "labour friendly."

Missing man’s body found near Slocan Lake

Missing Person Greg Nesteroff -
RCMP say human remains found near Slocan Lake in July belong to a man who was reported missing in February 2025.

Outcry grows over planned Trout Lake road closure

Road Closures Greg Nesteroff -
Residents of the Lardeau and backcountry user groups are protesting the government's impending closure of a road that has existed for about 130 years.

2026 West Kootenay/Boundary election candidates by the numbers

2026 Municipal Election Greg Nesteroff -
A roundup of trivia following the close on Friday of nominations for local government elections in 17 local municipalities, four school districts, and two regional districts (plus a bit of a third):

Premier David Eby models Salmo dinner jacket

Village of Salmo Greg Nesteroff -
"It is the single most Canadian piece of clothing that I own," Eby said, thanking Kootenay Central MLA Brittny Anderson for giving it to him.

A new book about an old ship: updating the SS Moyie story

Community Greg Nesteroff -
Leading BC transportation historian Robert Turner's latest book, The Paddlewheeler SS Moyie: The Sweetheart of Kootenay Lake, comes 35 years after he last wrote on the subject.

After a respite, Kootenay-Boundary drug deaths spike in June

Health Greg Nesteroff -
According to statistics out today from the BC Coroners Service, there were five deaths in the West Kootenay-Boundary in June and two deaths in the East Kootenay.

Book looks at man behind West Kootenay’s most famous photo

Community Greg Nesteroff -
A book to be launched this week explores the life and work of a man who created some of the most iconic photographs in West Kootenay-Boundary history.

Q&A with Slocan’s outgoing mayor

Village of Slocan Greg Nesteroff -
Jessica Lunn announced this week that she will not seek re-election this fall after almost 12 years as mayor of Slocan and six years as a councillor before that. In an interview, she also revealed that council will see a big turnover because at least three of the four councillors will not seek re-election either. 

Yaqan Nukiy granted intervenor status in Sinixt case

Indigenous Greg Nesteroff -
The Yaqan Nukiy will be allowed to provide submissions in a pair of lawsuits the Sinixt Confederacy has brought against the provincial government.

Man convicted in Kaslo hardware store arson gets four years in jail

Court Greg Nesteroff -
Alejandro Calderon stood trial in Nelson in June 2025 for an incident that occurred on Dec. 5, 2022.

Yaqan Nukiy seek intervenor status in Sinixt lawsuits

Indigenous Greg Nesteroff -
The Yaqan Nukiy are seeking intervenor status in the Sinixt Confederacy's twin lawsuits against the provincial government.

Driver who hit 170 km/h on Kootenay highways avoids more jail time

Court Greg Nesteroff -
A man who raced from Fruitvale to Nelson at speeds of up to 170 km/h while in a drug-induced psychosis won't have to spend any more time behind bars.

Crown seeks 2½ to 3 years in Highway 3A dangerous driving case

Court Greg Nesteroff -
Jivat Aragon-Martinez has admitted to a reckless trip on Highway 3A and another incident in Grand Forks in 2024.

How FortisBC decides whether to serve AI data centres

Energy & Utilities Greg Nesteroff -
While FortisBC provides power to artificial intelligence data centres and other large consumers, the company says those businesses are subject to extra scrutiny.

Hockey Night in the Kootenays recalls WIHL’s glory days

Sports Greg Nesteroff -
A new book looks at the heyday of the Western International Hockey League and other Kootenay sporting history.
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