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B.C. backs bodies battling bothersome botanicals

Environment My Nelson Now Staff - May 2, 2025

May is Invasive Species Action Month, and the B.C. government is helping kick off the occasion by funding local...

Kootenay Broom Busters program continues battle against invasive Scotch Broom

RDCK My Nelson Now Staff - April 15, 2025

The Central Kootenay Invasive Species Society’s (CKISS) Kootenay Broom Busters Program will continue its work combating invasive Scotch broom...

Boaters asked to do their part to keep invasive species out

Uncategorized My Nelson Now Staff - May 28, 2024

Many boaters will be eager to hit the waves with warm summer weather ahead, but they should be mindful...

CKISS launches Kootenay Broom Busters Program to help combat invasive Scotch broom

News My Nelson Now Staff - May 15, 2024

The Central Kootenay Invasive Species Society (CKISS) has launched the Kootenay Broom Busters Program, a pilot program aimed at...

CKISS to host two events in May to bring awareness on local invasive species

Uncategorized Storrm Lennie - April 30, 2024

The month of May marks the start of Invasive Species Action Month across the province, and the Central Kootenay...

CKISS urging anglers to help prevent spread of whirling disease

News Ryley McCormack - April 4, 2024

The Central Kootenay Invasive Species Society (CKISS) is asking anglers to do their part in keeping an invasive parasite...

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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