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B.C. boosts funding to expand RCMP hate crime unit

Provincial Emily Joveski - July 4, 2025

British Columbia is significantly expanding the RCMP’s provincial hate crimes unit.

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

Provincial Emily Joveski - June 26, 2025

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.

B.C. announces additional $6M for police to target repeat offenders

Provincial Emily Joveski - June 20, 2025

British Columbia’s public safety minister said the province is investing an additional $6 million dollars for police departments to target repeat violent offenders.

B.C. Premier David Eby says India-based gang should be listed as terrorist group

Provincial Emily Joveski - June 17, 2025

B.C. Premier David Eby is calling on the federal government to designate an India-based gang allegedly involved in extorting South Asian businesses in Canada as a terrorist organization.

Province repeals redundant drug prevention law

Provincial My Nelson Now Staff - December 23, 2024

BC has again changed provincial laws about illegal drug consumption in public. This week, the province repealed an act passed...

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

Community August 13, 2025

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.

Federal funding boosts research and Indigenous knowledge on wildfires

Provincial August 12, 2025

Ottawa is offering $45.7 million for projects in B.C. and across Canada that advance knowledge about wildfires.

B.C. invests $35M in clean energy project fund

Provincial August 12, 2025

British Columbia is investing $35 million towards new clean energy projects, through the CleanBC Industry Fund.

FortisBC employees vote in favor of job action

Labour August 12, 2025

FortisBC employees in both electric and gas operations have voted in favour of strike action.

Nelson Aces crowned provincial champions

Sports August 12, 2025

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

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