Tag: BC Highway Patrol Nelson

BC Highway Patrol targetting motorcycle safety and high-risk driving this May

RCMP Storrm Lennie - May 6, 2025

The BC Highway Patrol has launched its High-Risk Driving and Motorcycle Awareness campaign for the month of May, focusing...

BC Highway Patrol Nelson seeking witnesses of dangerous driver on Highway 3A

RCMP Storrm Lennie - September 4, 2024

The BC Highway Patrol in Nelson is seeking witnesses and dashcam footage related to a dangerously erratic driver on...

BC Highway Patrol urges respect and responsibility following surge in collisions

RCMP Storrm Lennie - July 30, 2024

In response to a significant spike in serious motor vehicle collisions in the region since May, the BC Highway...

BC Highway Patrol Amping Up Enforcement for Shambhala Music Festival

RCMP Storrm Lennie - July 24, 2024

As more than 20,000 people begin to flock to the Salmo River Ranch for the 25th annual Shambhala Music...

“You need to have more patience,” BC Highway Patrol urges safer driving habits

RCMP Storrm Lennie - July 17, 2024

Vince LeBlanc of the BC Highway Patrol in Nelson is raising concerns about the increasing number of serious and...

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New locations for health services in Nelson

Health Care August 11, 2025

Nelson residents will have new and convenient ways to access a range of local services starting Tuesday, August 12.

B.C. to appeal court decision on Quw’utsun Nation land claim in Richmond

Provincial August 11, 2025

British Columbia intends to appeal a decision by the province’s top court in favour of the Quw’utsun First Nations in their land and fishery claim in Richmond.

UPDATED: No injuries in semi-trailer crash on Highway 6 between Nelson and Ymir

Road Closures August 11, 2025

No one was injured in a head-on collision involving two large semi-trucks on Highway 6 between Nelson and Ymir last Thursday.

Heat warnings issued through Tuesday for B.C. south coast, parts of Interior