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Canada Post employees represented by CUPW to give vote on final offers

Labour My Nelson Now Staff - July 18, 2025

Members with the Canadian Union of Postal Worker (CUPW) are set to vote on the final contract offer from Canada Post.

Kootenay real estate sees sustained momentum

Real Estate My Nelson Now Staff - July 8, 2025

Real estate in the Kootenays continues to outperform long-term trends, with activity staying above the 10-year average.

Creston Valley Chamber slams Baker Street market move

Chamber of Commerce Storrm Lennie - July 4, 2025

The Creston Valley Chamber of Commerce executive director is calling the City of Nelson’s decision to move the Wednesday Farmers’ Market “insulting.”

Website refresh surfaces more of your important local stories

Business John White - June 25, 2025

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International Selkirk Loop advocates for cross-border economic stability

Economy Kate Brown - June 17, 2025

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.

Employer-driven immigration pilot launches in West Kootenays

Business Storrm Lennie - June 11, 2025

A new immigration pilot has been launched in the West Kootenays to attract and retain talent for critical local jobs.

Kootenay unemployment on the rise

Business Drew Wilson - June 6, 2025

The Kootenay unemployment continues to rise.

Kootenay real estate showing resilience amid economic uncertainty

Real Estate Kate Brown - June 5, 2025

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

Interior Realtors call for more relaxed short-term housing rules

Real Estate My Nelson Now Staff - June 3, 2025

BC interior relators are calling to loosen restrictions on short-term vacation rentals, following a report released this week, arguing...

Canada post tables final offer, Union says it falls short

Business My Nelson Now Staff - May 29, 2025

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers says Canada Post’s latest offer “outright ignored” the union’s positions. Canada Post tabled what...

Kootenay entrepreneurship program shines at provincial awards

Business Kate Brown - May 26, 2025

Kootenay Employment Services (KES) has been honored with the prestigious Community Resiliency Award in the 10,000 to 25,000 population...

“We don’t want a labour disruption”- CUPW Local 790 president Bruce Northcott

Business Storrm Lennie - May 21, 2025

Canada Post has put forward a new offer to the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW), and CUPW Local...

Kootenay Unemployment Rate climbs

Business My Nelson Now Staff - May 9, 2025

The Kootenay Unemployment Rate continues to climb. The Statistics Canada report for April says the rate was 6.3 per cent. That's...

Kootenay residential real estate market holds steady

Real Estate My Nelson Now Staff - May 8, 2025

Residential real estate sales in April held firm at a measured pace, supported by a decent amount of available...

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