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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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.

Over 90 per cent of racist incident helpline callers had needs met; says Province

When it comes to BC’s racist incident helpline, 93.7 per cent of callers say their needs were met.

BC SPCA urges keeping pets out of hot vehicles as summer weather arrives

With summer weather arriving across the province, the BC SPCA is urging the public to remember the risks associated with leaving pets in vehicles on hot days.

Kootenay real estate showing resilience amid economic uncertainty

Residential real estate sales in May saw a slight decrease compared to the same time last year despite more...

Emergency stay order appeal lodged to save ostriches

‘We need more time.’ That is the message from Universal Ostrich Farms as they lodge an emergency stay order on...

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B.C. adds 5k jobs in June, led by gains in part-time work

British Columbia added 5,000 jobs in June but saw a dip in full-time employment, according to the latest jobs report from Statistics Canada. 

B.C. maintains decision to end drug coverage for girl with rare, fatal disease

B.C. is standing by the decision not to continue drug coverage for a Vancouver Island girl with a rare, fatal disease. 

Measles cases reported in B.C. this year top 100

B.C.’s health officials have said 102 cases of measles have been reported across B.C. so far this year, with most of those in the Northern Health region.

Puck drop date set for KIJHL season

The puck will drop on the 2025-26 KIJHL regular season on Friday, September 19, when the league’s 21 teams each embark on a 44-game schedule.

Council votes to bring Baker Street market back downtown

Following months of community debate and vendor frustration, Nelson’s Wednesday farmers market will return to it’s longtime home on Baker Street next week (July 16). 
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