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Storrm Lennie

Storrm began her journalism career in the Kootenays, joining Vista Radio in 2022. Originally from Red Deer, Alta., she now calls Nelson home and brings her passion for politics and community to her reporting.
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Kokanee salmon return to Kokanee Creek for annual run

Fish & Wildlife Storrm Lennie -
The kokanee salmon have begun their annual migration back to Kokanee Creek.

Province funds HealthIM expansion in Nelson to aid people in crisis

Crime Storrm Lennie -
B.C.’s solicitor general was in Nelson on Friday to announce the launch of a digital public safety tool aimed at improving officer response to people in crisis.

Bear-ly any bear activity in Nelson this summer says Wildsafe BC

Fish & Wildlife Storrm Lennie -
A bump in berry crops up in the mountains has kept bears out of Nelson this summer. 

Smoke from Vancouver Island fire sweeps through the Kootenay region

Wildfires Storrm Lennie -
Wildfire smoke from a blaze on Vancouver Island has drifted into the Kootenays, according to the BC Wildfire Service. 

Kaslo’s Lily of the Lake to double distance of annual swim

Community Storrm Lennie -
Four years after her first swim across Kootenay Lake, 14-year old Lily Nay of Kaslo is set to swim again, but this year she's pushing herself even further.

Nelson Aces crowned provincial champions

Sports Storrm Lennie -
The Nelson Aces U15 All-Star baseball team are provincial champions after dominating at the U15 BC Baseball Provincials in Parksville over the weekend. 

Jonathan Kerr brings Green leadership campaign to the Kootenays

Politics Storrm Lennie -
B.C. Green leadership candidate Johnathan Kerr is set to visit the West Kootenays this week. 

Kootenay Lake levels within IJC regulations but hit near-record lows 

Environment Storrm Lennie -
Kootenay Lake’s water levels remain in compliance with International Joint Commission (IJC) regulations, although they’re hovering near historic lows.   

Lightning sparks over 40 wildfires within Southeast Fire Centre region

Wildfires Storrm Lennie -
Lightning sparked over 40 wildfires in the region last week, according to the BC Wildfire Service.  

Fortis BC urges long weekend water safety around hydroelectric dams

Community Storrm Lennie -
While long weekends often bring people closer to the water, they also bring them closer to the danger zones around FortisBC’s hydroelectric dams. 

UPDATED: Wildfire north of Nakusp grows to 120 hectares

Wildfires Storrm Lennie -
B.C. Wildfire Services are responding to the MacLeod Creek wildfire, located approximately eight kilometres north of Nakusp on the east side of Highway 23.

B.C. Highway Patrol launches zero-tolerance crackdown ahead of Shambhala

RCMP Storrm Lennie -
The B.C. Highway Patrol has boosted its presence in the region this week for what it calls “influx week,” ahead of the 26th annual Shambhala Music Festival. 

Kootenays see low five-year average of human-caused wildfires

Wildfires Storrm Lennie -
The Kootenay region has one of the lowest rates of human-caused wildfires in the province. 

Council votes to bring Baker Street market back downtown

City of Nelson Storrm Lennie -
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). 

Category 2 open fire prohibition coming into affect Friday

Wildfires Storrm Lennie -
Category 2 open burning will be prohibited across the Southeast Fire Centre starting Friday, July 11 at 12 p.m.  

Creston Valley Chamber slams Baker Street market move

Chamber of Commerce Storrm Lennie -
The Creston Valley Chamber of Commerce executive director is calling the City of Nelson’s decision to move the Wednesday Farmers’ Market “insulting.” 
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Most British Columbians report seeing dangerous driving in school zones, survey finds

Provincial
A survey by the British Columbia Automobile Association finds most British Columbians have witnessed dangerous driving in school zones. 

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Provincial
Housing starts in British Columbia fell four per cent between January and July compared to the same period last year.

New Denver emergency room closed until 8 p.m.

Health Care
The emergency room at the Slocan Community Health Centre in New Denver is closed temporarily.

Kokanee salmon return to Kokanee Creek for annual run

Fish & Wildlife
The kokanee salmon have begun their annual migration back to Kokanee Creek.

B.C. tourism industry bracing for peak-season cancellations due to Air Canada strike

Provincial
Tourism operators in B.C. are bracing for a possible financial hit after the union representing about 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants defied a back-to-work order. 
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