Kate Brown

Kate is a proud mom of two with a wealth of journalism, media and communications experience. Born in Australia, Kate moved to the Kootenays for a change in lifestyle and now spends her days enjoying the mountains, lakes and activities the region has to offer.

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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. 

BC Conservatives Leader tours the Kootenays

Wild weather didn’t dampen BC Opposition Leader John Rustad as he toured of the Kootenays this weekend.

Vehicle fire quickly doused on Ward Street

Nelson's Fire Chief Jeff Hebert was the right person, in the right place at the right time, coming across a vehicle fire while enroute to the firehall this evening.

Measles exposure in East Kootenay

A case of measles has been confirmed in Sparwood, with Interior Health warning of possible further exposure in the region.

International Selkirk Loop advocates for cross-border economic stability

The International Selkirk Loop is calling for a swift and beneficial resolution to trade disputes with serious concern for local economies along the U.S-Canada border.

New agreements & discussions made during Asia trade mission

Agreements were reached, and meetings were held during Premier Eby’s trade mission to Asia.

Planting for the future

Today’s showers provided a nice reprieve as the Kootenay Native Plant Society and Wildsight’s Youth Climate Corps joined forces at Nelson’s Monarch Waystation, planting over 60 native nectar species that will support migrating monarch butterflies and other pollinators.

There’s a new sheriff coming to town

Nelson will welcome a new sheriff to the city, as the latest graduating class of 33 participants are set to begin their careers at provincial courthouses.

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Priscilla Germann Davis named Kaslo Citizen of the Year

The Village of Kaslo has named the late Priscilla Germann Davis as its 2025 Citizen of the Year.

Nelson imposes stage 2 watering restrictions

This week’s high temperatures and low water levels have forced the City of Nelson to impose stage 2 watering restrictions.

CBT backs new rental project in Nakusp

The Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) is funding the development of a new rental housing complex in Nakusp.

B.C. Conservatives call for clarity from Supreme Court of Canada on Cowichan title case

B.C. Conservative Leader John Rustad wants Canada’s top court to weigh in on the recent decision in favour of the Cowichan Tribes' land and fishery claim in Richmond.

Back-to-school programs see growing demand for school supplies as prices rise

Some British Columbia groups that help provide families with school supplies said they have seen an uptick in demand heading into this school year. 
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