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Nelson’s public nuisance bylaw to take effect immediately

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A special meeting Tuesday morning saw Nelson city councilors voting 4-3 in favor of adopting a bylaw that prohibits...

‘Harm reduction is our community’: Nelsonites gather for Overdose Awareness Day

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On Aug. 31, community members gathered at Lakeside Park in honor of International Overdose Awareness Day.   Harm reduction organizations,...

BC plans new public consumption regulations in fall

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The province is planning on rolling out new legislation to tackle concerns surrounding decriminalization of certain illicit drugs.   During Tuesday's...

Nelson confirms decision to ban drug consumption in city parks

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Nelson city council has passed third reading of a bylaw prohibiting open use of illicit substances in 12 locations...

Nelson’s Neighborhood Network still working towards change

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Nelson Neighborhood Network, formerly known as the Nelson Concerned Community group, is pleased with the progress they’ve made so...

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B.C. RCMP refutes online rumours of school zone speed change to 24/7 on July 1

Provincial
With another school year winding to a close, confusion has circulated online over school zones and when they change. 

Selkirk College balances budget with implications

Selkirk College
Selkirk College is on track to end this fiscal with a balanced budget, but doing so has come with a cost.  

Canada Day in the Kootenays

Community
Don’t know where to go and what to do this Canada Day, Tuesday, July 1? We’ve got you covered. Here is a full list of events happening around the Kootenays.

New measles cases in the Interior

Health Care
Interior Health has confirmed additional measles cases in the Interior, including locations in the Nelson area.

B.C. Crime Stoppers campaign urges South Asian victim of extortion to come forward

Provincial
The B.C. government is partnering with Crime Stoppers on an awareness campaign to encourage members of the South Asian community who have been targeted by extortion to come forward. 
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