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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BC Greens’ Nicole Charlwood hopes third time is the charm in Kootenay Central

The BC Green candidate for Kootenay Central says she is running again in the riding because she has the trust of the electorate and party staff, and is a "known quantity" in the riding.

West Kootenay Labour Council endorses Janice Morrison

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

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

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

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

"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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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BC Greens’ Nicole Charlwood hopes third time is the charm in Kootenay Central

The BC Green candidate for Kootenay Central says she is running again in the riding because she has the trust of the electorate and party staff, and is a "known quantity" in the riding.

B.C. NDP pledges millions for clean energy and climate programs

The B.C. NDP is promising millions of dollars in new investments in clean energy and climate programs if re-elected, while warning a Conservative government would roll back environmental protections. 

First Nations leaders call on B.C. Conservatives to drop candidate over alleged residential school denialism

First Nations leaders are calling on the B.C. Conservatives to remove a candidate over allegations of residential school denialism.

Nelson wastewater pipe replacement pushed later into 2027

Nelson's wastewater force main replacement project is facing a longer timeline as the city works through challenging rock conditions along the planned route near Grohman Narrows.

B.C. NDP pledges millions for clean energy and climate programs

The B.C. NDP is promising millions of dollars in new investments in clean energy and climate programs if re-elected, while warning a Conservative government would roll back environmental protections. 
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