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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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Tiny home lost in Passmore fire

A Passmore neighbour’s fast response helped prevent a fire from turning into a larger loss when a tiny home went up in flames Tuesday afternoon.

Homelessness rising sharply in Nelson, report finds

Homelessness in Nelson continues to rise, with the 15th Annual Report Card on Homelessness showing a sharp increase in both visible and hidden forms.

SD8 sees small dip in enrolment

Enrolment numbers from Kootenay Lake's School District 8 (SD8) show a small drop in overall student numbers for the 2025-26 school year, though a growing number of students are learning online. 

Nelson’s Civic Theatre aims to reopen by next Christmas

Nelson’s Civic Theatre is finally moving ahead with major renovations after an 18-month closure that stretched the resources and tested the resilience of the non-profit society behind it. 

City to provide $100,000 for Railtown housing project

The City of Nelson will provide $100,000 in funding to support the Railtown Housing Project.

City of Nelson seeks new seating for transit exchange

The City of Nelson has asked BC Transit to explore new seating options at the Victoria Street Transit Exchange.

City of Nelson hunts for second leak in wastewater main

The City of Nelson will deploy a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) in the Kootenay River on Wednesday to try to locate a leak in its wastewater force main.

No injuries in three-vehicle crash near Nelson

No one was injured in a multi-vehicle collision on Highway 3A and 6 on Sunday evening.

Kootenay liquor stores join BCGEU strike

BC Liquor Stores in six Kootenay communities have joined more than 80 striking storefronts provincewide in escalating job action by the B.C. General Employees’ Union.

UPDATED: Supportive housing complex with 43 units planned for Government Road

Dozens of people experiencing homelessness in Nelson are set to gain stable housing as a 43-unit supportive complex moves ahead in Railtown. 

Firefighter recruitment drive underway in RDCK

A region-wide firefighter recruitment drive is underway in the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK).

Rural Nelson Hydro customers face steep 2026 rate hike

Rural Nelson Hydro customers are facing a rate increase of at least 15 per cent in the new year.

Nelson marks UN Day of Peace with peace pole unveiling

“May peace prevail on Earth.” That message now links a new peace pole in Nelson with about 300,000 others worldwide.

Whitewater eyes funding to pave access road

Whitewater Ski Resort is asking the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) to back its bid to pave a six-kilometre stretch of the Whitewater Access Road.

Slash scotch broom, earn cash

Landowners and residents in the Regional District of Central Kootenay are being asked to help tackle invasive Scotch broom - and get paid for their efforts.

Warmer-than-normal fall expected in Kootenays

The Kootenays should again see a warmer-than-typical fall.

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Cooling temperatures lift Category 3 open fire ban

As of noon today, Thursday, Oct. 16, all Category 3 open fires are once again permitted throughout the Southeast Fire Centre.

Tiny home lost in Passmore fire

A Passmore neighbour’s fast response helped prevent a fire from turning into a larger loss when a tiny home went up in flames Tuesday afternoon.

Slocan Valley detour begins Thursday

Riders are being warned of a temporary detour on Route 20 Slocan Valley due to bridge construction.

Homelessness rising sharply in Nelson, report finds

Homelessness in Nelson continues to rise, with the 15th Annual Report Card on Homelessness showing a sharp increase in both visible and hidden forms.

Nelson repairs four leaks on wastewater force main

The City of Nelson has completed repairs on several leaks in its wastewater force main.
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