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Nelson Police Department announces return of Youth Police Academy
The Nelson Police Department is bringing back its Youth Police Academy this November- a hands-on program designed for youth aged 11 to 14.
Driver fined after hit-and-run on Baker Street
A driver was ticketed after a hit-and-run collision involving a parked vehicle on Baker Street in Nelson.
Keep the Wheels of Hope turning in the Kootenays
Have you been thinking about giving back to your community? Now is the time. Volunteer drivers urgently needed to take cancer patients to their treatments, offering not just a ride but a sense of hope and care along the way.
Nelson’s new climbing gym gains $500k boost
A new climbing gym for Nelson has moved closer to reality after the project received $500,000 in provincial funding.
Nelson Leafs coach prepares for puck drop
Nelson Leads head coach Barry Wolff is eager for the puck to drop tonight as the KIJHL season officially begins, with Nelson hosting the Kimberley Dynamiters.
Students lace up for Terry Fox Run
St Joseph students traded in the classroom for sunshine today as they walked for a cause, raising funds and awareness for cancer research in the 45th annual Terry Fox Run.
Keeping our elderly close to home
Families in Nelson and nearby communities will soon be able to keep their elderly relatives closer to home, with a long-term care home set to welcome residents at the new $40-million Nelson Community Health Campus.
Nelson’s lucky lotto winner
Nelson residents will be rushing to check their lotto tickets after one lucky person matched all four numbers in last night draw and looking to take home $250,000.
New locations for health services in Nelson
Nelson residents will have new and convenient ways to access a range of local services starting Tuesday, August 12.
Domestic enrolment numbers rise at pivotal time
Selkirk College is seeing a notable upswing in domestic applications, with an 8 per cent increase in accepted domestic students compared to June 2024.
$5.8 million in energy upgrades for affordable housing in the Kootenays
Affordable rental housing across the Kootenays will benefit from over $5.8 million in clean energy upgrades thanks to the Columbia Basin Trust.
B.C. RCMP refutes online rumours of school zone speed change to 24/7 on July 1
With another school year winding to a close, confusion has circulated online over school zones and when they change.
Kootenay Lake Ferry dispute report release
Provincial arbitrator Vince Ready has handed down his final report in the Kootenay Lake ferry dispute, ending the collective bargaining process.
BC Period Campaign collects over 550,000 menstrual products
A BC-wide campaign collected over 550,000 menstrual products for those in need.
British Columbia’s population decline a cause for concern
While real estate, groceries and the price of gas are on the up, Canada’s population isn’t, and when it comes to British Columbia- we’re on the decline.
Edgewood Ostriches survive another month
The Federal Court of Appeal has granted a stay on the cull order of nearly 400 ostriches in Edgewood.
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Two years’ jail time for Nelson arsonist
David Travis, the man found guilty of deliberately starting three fires in Nelson in July 2024, has been sentenced to two years in jail and three years of probation.
Dive into Terror at the NDYC Haunted House: “Under the Sea”
If you think it’s safe under the sea, think again. This Halloween, the Nelson and District Youth Centre is turning its annual haunted house into a deep-sea nightmare — and it’s all for a good cause.
BC. Conversative management committee says Rustad should step down as leader
The B.C. Conservative Party's management committee says the party is in turmoil and is calling on John Rustad to immediately step down as leader.
First Nations leaders condemn ‘alarmist’ comments on Cowichan title ruling
The First Nations Leadership Council said it’s “deeply disturbed and angered” by what it calls alarmist comments by B.C. Conservative leader John Rustad about Aboriginal title rights.
MLA Anderson calls Selkirk campus closure “devastating” to community
Kootenay‑Central MLA Brittny Anderson is calling the closure of Selkirk College’s Victoria Street campus a blow not only to the local arts scene but to the broader community.
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